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Jefferson Community Action Programs (JEFFCAP) is Jefferson Parish's agency dedicated to fulfilling
its mission of empowering as many families of Jefferson Parish including our elderly, disabled,
economically disadvantaged and youth through our various programs. Linkages have been built with
federal, state, local and private agencies to provide a wide array of services in order to help meet
the needs of the clients we serve. Our goal is to help people who need
temporary assistance get back on their feet and become self sufficient.
JEFFCAP offers programs ranging from Head Start to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program;
from housing counseling, rental and utility assistance, to helping families keep their homes, to
temporary shelter for those who have lost their homes. Other programs include distribution of food
commodities and subsidizing meals for Head Start children and those in attendance at our Family Day
Care Homes Program. Also, we offer transportation to people, (who meet
criteria) for medical appointments.
JEFFCAP Offers the following programs and descriptions:
1. Commodities Distribution
2. Family Day Care Homes Program (FDCH)
3. Head Start Program
4. Housing Counseling
5. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
6. Community Centers
7. Emergency Rent/Mortgage and Utility Assistance
8. Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
9. Weatherization Program
10. Elderly & Indigent Transportation
Services
11. First-Time Homebuyer Training Classes
1.
Commodities Distribution
Community Center Supervisor
Distributes USDA donated foods to feed the needy households under the
Emergency Food Assistance Program.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Ages Served: No restrictions
Eligibility: Residents of area who meet income requirements
Location: Community Centers
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2. Family Day
Care Homes Program (FDCH)
June Williams, Program Coordinator
Child care feeding program reimburses individual day care providers who
meet requirements. Providers attend nutritional and safety seminars
semi-annually. FDCH are monitored quarterly.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Ages Served: No restrictions
Eligibility: Individuals caring for less than seven (7) children in their homes:
home to pass inspection by Fire Marshall and FDCH
Location: Community Centers
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3. Head
Start Program
Marvine Shedrick, Administrator
The program establishes a supportive learning environment for children,
parents, and staff; giving them enhanced awareness, refined skills, and
increased understanding of values. Head Start embraces a comprehensive
vision of healthcare for children and families within the parish wide
communities of Jefferson.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Ages Served: 3-5 years old
Eligibility: Children of low-income families including disabled children
Location:
Head Start Centers (Parishwide)
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4. Housing
Counseling
Melvina Peck, Program Coordinator
Counseling Service offers comprehensive housing to tenants and homeowners,
information and referral, and housing financial assistance whenever available.
Also available are first time homebuyers, home maintenance and financial fitness
training, and reverse mortgage counseling to seniors that are 62 years or older.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Ages Served: No restrictions
Eligibility: Residents of area who meet income requirements
Location: Community Centers
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5. Low
Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Chriszelda Reine, Program Coordinator
The LIHEAP program provides assistance to eligible households in meeting
the costs of home energy for heating/cooling.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility: Residents of area who meet income requirements
Location: Community Centers
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6. Community
Centers
Charles M. Gibson, Assistant Director
Centers provide emergency assistance for rent, utilities and medical
services. Centers distribute commodities provided by USDA, FEMA and the
Food Box. Citizens can rent the facilities for nominal fees. They
also host Recreational, Senior, Youth Development and Civic Association
meetings; income tax assistance and cultural activities are also offered.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Ages Served: No restrictions
Eligibility: Residents of area who meet income requirements
Location: Community Centers
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7. Emergency Rent/Mortgage and Utility Assistance
Chriszelda Reine, Program Coordinator (Utility Assistance)
Melvina Peck, Program Coordinator (Rent/Mortgage Assistance)
Provides families with utility payments and rent/mortgage payments to avert cut-off or evictions, thus enabling them to keep their residence.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility: Residents of area who meet income requirements
Location: Community Centers
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8. Retired
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Program Coordinator
RSVP provides a variety of opportunities for retired individuals and seniors
to help their community and benefit from performing useful services. Volunteers
work in hospitals, offices, nursing homes, day care centers, schools, etc.
They also receive limited insurance and expense reimbursement. JeffCap publishes RSVP newsletters and organizes annual recognition events for
the program.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Ages Served: 55 and Older
Eligibility: No Restrictions
Location:
Community Centers
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9.
Weatherization Program
Lonnie Bewley, Program Coordinator
Assists clients with energy-efficient
improvements such as doors, windows, insulating, caulking, etc., depending
on an energy audit.
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility: Income eligibility
and home eligibility must be established
Location:
Community Centers
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10.
Elderly & Indigent Transportation Services:
Diana Smith, Program Coordinator
Elderly and indigent passengers that meet
medical and income guidelines may receive transportation throughout
Jefferson and Orleans Parishes. The service uses both fixed routes and
demand schedules to and from community centers and clients' homes.
Clients travel to doctors' offices, hospitals, rehab centers, social service
agencies and activity centers.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Ages Served: No Restrictions
Eligibility: Residents of area
who meet income requirements
Location:
Community Centers
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11.
First-Time Homebuyer Training Classes
Melvina Peck, Program Coordinator
First-Time Homebuyer Training Classes are
adult educational programs designed to teach first-time homebuyers the
process of buying a home and assist them in accomplishing their goal to
become a successful homeowner. Classes are conducted monthly on both
the East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish. Enrollment is open to
residents of Jefferson Parish and other parishes in the metro area.
See HOUSING COUNSELING for more information.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Ages Served: No Restrictions
Eligibility: No Restrictions
Location:
Community Centers
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