FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES | NEKCA
Provides a variety of core services in the communities it serves, including emergency support and assistance. Services include problem-solving support, assistance accessing resources, prejob guidance, employment goal setting, budget counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, community food shelf services, and emergency assistance with other basic needs such as utility payment assistance and housing. Also provides assistance with filling out benefit program applications and other forms.
Last Assured
07/25/2024
Physical Address
70 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Fax
(802) 334-5249
Application process
By Telephone; In Person; Appointment Required; Walk-ins should anticipate a wait time or may be given an appointment for a time other than that day if all caseworkers are busy with other client appointments
Eligibility
Income Guidelines Apply
Agency info
NEKCA
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.