INCAA Programs

Community Action Agency Programs

The 1964 Economic Opportunity Act officially launched the War on Poverty and, as part of this Act, Community Action Agencies were established. CAAs are designed to be responsive to local needs, so no two agencies are exactly like. Each CAA is governed by tripartite board made up of at least one-third low-income community members, one-third public officials, and individuals representing the private sector. They also must conduct community needs assessments every three years to help craft strategic plans that address the causes and conditions of poverty in their service area.

As such, CAAs offer a wide array programs – over 70 in Indiana alone! These include:

Aging / Programs for Seniors
Asset Development and Preservation
Child Care
Coaching/Education/Skills Development
Community Awareness
Emergency Assistance
Energy Assistance
Family Support / Planning
Food / Nutrition Services
Head Start
Health Care / Insurance
Housing
Transportation
Volunteer Programs
Youth Programs

Click the button below to learn which programs are offered by each agency. While we strive to provide up-to-date information, programs do change so please be sure to check with the agency about program availability.