CAPSLO
History:
In the United States and its territories, Community Action Agencies (CAA) are local private and public non-profit organizations that carry out the Community Action Program (CAP), which was founded by the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act to fight poverty by empowering the poor as part of the War on Poverty. Founded just a year after the network in 1965, CAPSLO is a nonprofit agency that focuses on helping people and changing lives through serving over 26,000 persons across Central and Southern California, the majority of whom live in San Luis Obispo County. We are committed to eliminating poverty by empowering individuals and families to achieve economic self-sufficiency through a comprehensive array of community-based programs that focus on:
*high-quality early education and child care
*accessible, affordable dependent care
*addressing barriers to safe, affordable housing and basic needs
*health services and education
*resource connection and navigation
Today:
We are currently enrolling eligible children 0 to 5 years old that families primary income is from working in the agricultural industry. Our program provides services April thru October. Our services are free and offer center based childcare option or licensed family child care options. Our services connect families with local resources and teach families how to advocate for their child as they transition into primary school.
Mission Statement:
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County addresses the causes of poverty, empowering low-income people to achieve self-sufficiency through community-based collaborations and programs.
Current short-term needs:
We continue to recruit for credential early education teaching staff and licensed child care providers for San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County.
We also are in need for translators for our Mixteco speaking families.