Community Services Block Grant

CAPCA operates a Transition Out of Poverty case management program which is designed to provide education and services to households who are at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Emergency and direct services may be provided to eligible households on a case by case basis.  These services may include a home starter kit, hygiene and household products, medication assistance, transportation assistance, employment assistance, education assistance, housing assistance, etc.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR EMERGENCY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE

 

  • Must provide proof of income for all household members 18 years or older. (125% poverty)
  • If you have children and both parents do not live in the home you MUST provide proof or lack of child support from the Office of Child Support Enforcement.
  • If you or any member in your household receives benefits such as SSI, Social Security, VA, Retirement/Pension please provide current statement reflecting the benefit amount.
  • Must have Social Security numbers and birthdates for all eligible household members.

 

  • Must schedule an appointment.  If you are unable to keep your appointment you must notify caseworker to reschedule at their earliest convenience.  Failure to do so may affect eligibility.

 

  • Will not assist with narcotics or pain medicine.  Funds are reserved for life sustaining medication and are extremely limited.

 

ITEMS NEEDED FOR EMERGENCY/

DISASTER ASSISTANCE

 

  • Must have Red Cross Voucher, Referral from another agency, and/or a verifiable emergency
  • Must provide proof of income for all household members 18 years or older. (125% poverty)
  • If you have children and both parents do not live in the home you MUST provide proof or lack of child support from the Office of Child Support Enforcement.
  • If you or any member in your household receives benefits such as SSI, Social Security, VA, Retirement/Pension please provide current statement reflecting the benefit amount.
  • Must have Social Security numbers and birthdates for all eligible household members.

 

  • Must schedule an appointment.  If you are unable to keep your appointment you must notify caseworker to reschedule at their earliest convenience.  Failure to do so may affect eligibility.