NEKCA (Northeast Kingdom Community Action) is a regional community action agency that provides low-income residents in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans Counties with a continuum of case management services, advocacy, and assistance services to support economic independence. NEKCA provides Parent Child Centers that provide a wide range of education and support services for families with children in the Northeast Kingdom. Childhood education services include the Preschool Program and Infant/Toddler Care Programs. Parent education and support services include classes, workshops, support groups, playgroups, family support home visits. Also provided are support services for young parents enrolled in the Reach Up Program. Community services include emergency food shelves; emergency fuel assistance; homeless service; homelessness prevention; free tax filing assistance; budget counseling; holiday assistance, as well as youth services.