1. Low–income people become more self-sufficient
2. The conditions in which low–income people live are improved.
3. Low–income people own a stake in their community.
4. Partnerships among supporters and providers of services to low-income people are achieved.
5. Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results.
6. Low-income people achieve their potential by strengthening family and other supportive environments
Community Economic Opportunity Department
Employment Services
Provides comprehensive case management based job training and placement assistance to low income individuals ages 18 and above who meet eligibility requirements.
Ladder
provides financial and supportive services for training and job placement. Community Services Employment Program - provides counseling and financial assistance for career training. ARRA Employment- provides financial assistance for career training and job placement.
Community Services
provides strategies and interventions designed to promote self-sufficiency and to assist people in achieving their potential by strengthening family and other supportive environments.
Youth Leadership-promotes leadership skills, civic responsibility academic achievement and career exploration for middle and high school age youth. Parenting Education Program-provides instruction to at-risk parents on basic child development and parenting skills. Senior Advocacy-provides basic case management and informational workshops to seniors designed to promote independent life styles. Health and Wellness-provides direct assistance for purchasing prescription medication, as well as, education about preventive practices for life style related health problems. Energy Services-provides low-income households facing temperature related crises with assistance in removing barriers to ensure a comfortable environment free from temperature related risks.
Housing Services-provides emergency interventions to prevent homelessness. Services include direct economic assistance, financial counseling, and linkages to other service providers.
ARRA COMMUNITY SERVICES provides case management based programs and services designed to promote self-sufficiency.
Health Services-direct financial assistance for health needs, including dental, prescription assistance, and eye glasses for individuals who are employed or who are seeking employment.