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Mid Kansas Community Action Program |
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Mid Kansas Community Action Program |
Program Services
Community Services - rent, utility and prescription assistance; emergency shelter: motel room and gasoline vouchers; classes in Money Management, Nutrition , Stress Management and Parenting - these are just a few of the services offered by Mid-CAP. Contact Marion Nichols (316) 775-3000
Case Management - 12 and 24 month programs to assist families as they work toward self sufficiency. Focuses on good money management, employment issues, educational goals, nutrition information, family stability, and community involvement skills. Contact Marion Nichols (316) 775-3000
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - Community Service Coordinators in all seven counties prepare federal, state and homestead taxes for low-income individuals. Returns are e-file for quicker return of refunds. Contact Marion Nichols (316) 775-3000
CHDO Organization - building rental housing through collaboration with local businesses and schools. Contact Lester Littlejohn (316) 775-3000
Summer Food Program - providing reimbursement to summer food sites to insure proper nutrition of children 0-18 during the summer months. Contact Marion Nichols (316) 775-3000
Head Start - 10 centers located in Augusta, El Dorado, Eureka, Great Bend, Halstead, Hoisington, Leon, Larned, Lyons and Newton. Also home based program and early intervention program are available. The programs provide education services, meals, health exams and parent counseling. Head Start enrollment consists of at least 10% disabled children. Contact Mary Baker or Robert Levingston (316) 775-3000
Weatherization Referrals - Contact (316) 775-3000
