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Basic Human Needs:
87,795 families found a place to turn for
food, heat, emergency shelter and crisis
intervention. 7,955 pregnant and
parenting women with infants and young children
received food vouchers and nutrition education.
Heating Assistance &
Weatherization:
29,538 families received heating
assistance and home
weatherization
services.
Affordable Housing:1,559 families purchased or rented
affordable housing developed or owned by
Community Action Agencies.
Primary Care & Dental Services:
21, 277 children were cared for at Family
Health Centers, in schools and on the Molar
Express.
Child Care:
2,612 children attended Head Start and
After School programs.
Education:
346 young adults participated in GED
classes and learned job readiness skills.
Employment & Training: 558 students and out-of-school young adults
learned real life skills that lead to job
success.
Counseling:
2,498 individuals received mental health,
sexual abuse or
substance abuse
counseling.
Youth Services:
20, 964 young adults and teens were
supported through youth responsibility,
prevention, and justice system diversionary
programs.
Senior Services:
3,649 seniors received prescription
assistance, social services, and Senior
Employment Training, or joined the Retired
Seniors Volunteer Program.
New Initiative for 2008: Development of a case management network,
creating one-door access to all agency services
within the Rhode Island CAA's network.
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