CAP annually serves over 3000 clients through the following programs:
Voluntary home visiting services to expectant and new parents with children under age three with the objective of improving school readiness skills.
Family Action Support Workers work with DSS referred families to keep children safe and healthy and to reduce or eliminate the risks of out-of-home placement for children. Our Youth Mentors meet weekly with youth (ages 8 to 15) to provide a supportive and trusting relationship, help children gain new experiences, and lay the ground work for social and academic success.
Home-based services to support expectant families and new parents with the changes and needs that often come with the birth of a new child. Services are voluntary and free and include helping families access community resources, educating families on parenting and child development, connecting families with medical providers, and assessing children for developmental delays.
Supports grandparents, other relatives, and even family friends who are caring for children. A home visitor assists caregivers to find the support necessary to make a successful transition for children into their home and family.
Our MORE Program, in partnership with The Center for Justice Innovation, was created to increase economic opportunities for those recently released from jail. The program combines 10-week group training sessions while individuals are incarcerated, followed by individualized case management services upon release.
TANF Facilitators offer assistance to families in need with a wide variety of services including assistance for utility, heat and rent, budgeting, employment, transportation, and referral to community and government services. Housing Facilitators assist families who are homeless or at high-risk of becoming homeless with temporary rental and utility assistance, finding suitable housing, financial counseling, and home visiting case management.
Serving Madison, Herkimer, and Oneida counties. WIC offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals and a variety of nutritious foods to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five to promote and support good health.
