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AELC is a comprehensive year-round early childcare program that serves 153 children from low-income families and individuals (from the Greater Danbury Area) in the age range from eighteen months through six years. A high quality education is provided to children, in conjunction with workshops provided to parents that help improve life skills. The center is open year round and fees are determined by a sliding scale based on household income and need. AELC is NAEYC accredited , it is\u00a0 open\u00a0 year\u00a0 round\u00a0 and\u00a0 is\u00a0 funded\u00a0 by\u00a0 the\u00a0 State of Connecticut Department of Social Services, Danbury School Readiness,\u00a0 the United Way of Western Connecticut.<\/p>\n
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CFR rescues food at local supermarkets\/retail stores every day of the week.\u00a0 We have two vehicles that rescue and deliver to local food pantries on the day of their pantry distribution. \u00a0 We assist several agencies directly from our food hub \u2013 Dorothy Day, RVNA, Renewal House, Center for Empowerment, and two local shelters to name a few.\u00a0 We make home deliveries to any of our clients that are homebound or unable to get to CAAWC\u2019s weekly drive-up pantry on Thursdays.\u00a0 CFR does five mobile pantries every month at low-income senior housing complexes bringing food to them and allowing them to shop for what they need.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Community Supp” module_class=”no-border” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CSS is a collection of programs designed to provide services to clients in crisis under the H.S.I model (Human Services Infrastructure). Community Support Services is one of our most popular and sought after programs at CAAWC. Some of the most popular programs under Community Support Services are: The DIAPER PROGRAM<\/b>\u00a0provides free diapers <\/span>and\/or <\/span>wipes once per month to low-income households and individuals who reside within the Greater Danbury area. Diapers are distributed Wednesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n The Eligibility Criteria: <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Food Pantry” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The FOOD PANTRY<\/b>\u00a0provides free food once per month to low-income households and individuals who reside within the Greater Danbury area. The Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 9 am to 11 am.\u00a0 Time slots are distributed starting at 8:30 am and supplies food to clients on an eligibility basis that is determined by income.<\/span><\/p>\n The Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”RSVP” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE<\/strong> is a service provided to connect individuals and\/or families dealing with crisis to appropriate services such as a homeless shelter, clothing pantry or other emergency services that will assist in meeting their current emergency needs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”RSVP” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Energy Assistance is a program that assists eligible participants with their primary source of heat, so they are able to stay warm in the winter. This includes assistance with the costs of obtaining fuel, utilities, and ways to combat the rising cost of energy. Assistance is provided to participants through the CEAP program, Operation Fuel and the Elderly Emergency Fuel program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”RSVP” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Job Skills Training<\/strong> provides clients with the skills and training that will help them compete in today\u2019s workplace \u2013 attaining jobs and succeeding at jobs. Services include r\u00e9sum\u00e9 development, interviewing, job search, job readiness and life skills\/motivational activities. Computer classes in Microsoft Office Suite 2016 and Financial Literacy are also made available. (Currently available\u00a0for clients in our Stamford office) <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”RSVP” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program<\/strong>\u00a0provides nutritional support to low-income people. If eligible, SNAP benefits can help families afford a nutritionally adequate diet. SNAP benefits are not cash. SNAP benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM or bank card to buy food at most grocery stores.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/caawc.org\/snap” button_text=”Learn More” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_button=”on” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=”VITA” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n VITA provides free income tax preparation and the option of free electronic filing for individuals and families meeting the program\u2019s eligibility requirements. Our VITA program serves the community during Tax Season. Action Early Learning Center AELC se yon pwogram gadri konpl\u00e8 pandan tout ane a ki s\u00e8vi 153 timoun ki soti nan fanmi ak moun ki pa gen anpil revni (ki soti nan Greater Danbury Area) nan laj ant dizwit mwa jiska sis ane. Yo bay timoun yo yon bon jan kalite edikasyon, ansanm ak atelye yo bay paran yo ki ede amelyore kapasite lavi yo. Sant lan ouvri pandan tout ane a epi fr\u00e8 yo det\u00e8mine pa yon ech\u00e8l glisman ki baze sou revni ak bezwen kay la. AELC akredite NAEYC, li ouvri pandan tout ane a epi li finanse pa Depatman S\u00e8vis Sosyal Eta Connecticut, Preparasyon pou Lek\u00f2l Danbury, United Way of Western Connecticut. chak jou nan sem\u00e8n nan. Nou gen de veyikil ki sekou epi delivre nan gadmanje manje lokal yo nan jou distribisyon gadmanje yo. Nou ede plizy\u00e8 ajans ki soti dir\u00e8kteman nan sant manje nou an \u2013 Dorothy Day, RVNA, Renewal House, Center for Empowerment, ak de abri lokal pou nonmen k\u00e8k. Nou f\u00e8 livrezon lakay nenp\u00f2t nan kliyan nou yo ki f\u00e8men lakay yo oswa ki pa kapab ale nan gadmanje CAAWC chak sem\u00e8n nan jedi. CFR f\u00e8 senk gadmanje mobil chak mwa nan konpl\u00e8ks lojman pou granmoun aje ki gen revni f\u00e8b pote manje ba yo epi p\u00e8m\u00e8t yo achte pou sa yo bezwen.Community Support Services CSS<\/p>\nCommunity Support Services<\/h3>\n
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Emergency Assistance<\/h3>\n
Energy Assistance<\/h3>\n
Job & Life Skills<\/h3>\n
SNAP<\/h3>\n
VITA Income Tax Program<\/h3>\n
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