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Waldo Community Action Partners Current Programs
View the Transportation Website Waldo County Transportation Program is a full service transportation For more information on volunteer driving, self-driving, or to view our routes and times, call the Waldo County Transportation Program Dispatch Office at 338-4769 or 1-800-439-7865 or visit the Transportation website.
Head Start offers a variety of programs for low-income families an opportunity to participate in the education, health care, social and emotional growth of their children. Waldo County Head Start accepts applications throughout the year for children who will be 3 or 4 years old by October 15th of the school year. For three and four year old children there are Head Start sites in:
For four year old children there are Pre-K programs at:
In addition, there are other collaboration options available for full day care to children through family based Home Start programs in Montville, Waldo, Belfast, Unity, Stockton Springs and Searsmont. For more information on any of these programs or to see if a program is right for your child, please view the Head Start website or contact the Head Start Office at 338-3827.
Is your child riding safe? Did you know that children 40 pounds and under still need to be in a seat with a five point harness? Children 40-80 pounds should be in a booster seat (high back if possible). Old or Fitting Station Program: Car seat safety checks are held on the 3rd Friday of each month at the Belfast Fire Department from 9am-1pm. Child Seat Voucher Program: Waldo CAP has free car seats available for children who need a car seat or booster seat and who's family meets the income guidelines. Seats are provided by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety. For more information contact 338-3827 or email here.
The Outreach and Referral office is the entrance center for many of our programs as well as a resource center that connects low-income clients with dozens of community-based organizations and municipalities. This office is continuously staffed with two full-time members who serve as resource/referral agents in linking individuals and families with services, and serve as client advocates whenever necessary. The Outreach and Referral office provides home visits to those who would otherwise have no access to services particularly LIHEAP, Telephone Lifeline, Electric Lifeline, Energy Crisis Assistance, and network with the local Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens. The Outreach office is currently taking applications for fuel assistance for the 2008-2009 winter season. To make an appointment call 338-3025 or 1-800-498-3025 or stop into the office at 9 Field Street, Belfast Center, Belfast. For more information on the many programs available for Waldo County Residents, call the Outreach Office at 338-3025 or 1-800-498-3025 or view the Outreach and Referral website.
Housing and Weatherization provide a number of programs to citizens of Waldo County including: a weatherization program, central heating improvement program, midcoast home improvement program, and appliance replacement program.
For more information on these and other Housing and Weatherization programs, call the Housing and Weatherization Office at 338-6810 or view the Housing and Weatherization website.
Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): Network with local Food Cupboards and Soup Kitchens in Waldo County to assist in obtaining food from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to feed hungry families. For a list of the area food cupboards and pantries please click here.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): WCAP acts as the fiscal agent with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help secure funding for local food cupboards and shelters. For a list of the area food cupboards and pantries please click here.
Child And Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): The Child and Adult Care Food PRogram is a federally funded program intended to help child care providers offer healthy, nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care in support of healthy growth and development.
How it works: Licensed or legal unlicensed childcare providers receive monthly reimbursement for up to two meals and one snack or one meal and two snacks per day for each child in their care.
What are the requirements?
The Waldo County Dental Project (WCDP) is a voucher-based oral health program. Low income residents of Waldo County without dental insurance may be eligible for free or low cost dental services such as exams, simple fillings, extractions, cleanings, prevention education and dentures. The WCDP has developed free dental hygiene clinics for uninsured children ages 19 months to 21 years. In addition, the WCDP also plans clinics for young adults aged 18-25 years old and senior citizens monthly for dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings and education. For more information about the Dental Program call the WCDP at 338-6809.
Family Development Accounts (FDA): A saving program allowing income eligible families to establish savings accounts for home purchase, business development, or higher education. Savings will be matched at a 2:1 ratio.
For further information about any of Waldo Community Action Partner's Programs Contact us: 9 Field Street - PO Box 130 Belfast, Maine 04915 (207) 338-6809
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used car seats are not safe! Waldo CAP has two programs to help ensure that your child is riding safely.
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