Waldo County Food Security Emergency Summit

2025-10-29T09:48:55-04:00

Attention Food Relief Resources, School officials, Municipal officials, Legislators, members of our Faith-based community, Foundation representatives, Grocers, and Nonprofits and other organizations who serve populations that may be reliant on SNAP benefits: In November, 15% of Waldo County residents will lose a lifeline to food security with the loss of SNAP benefits. For the people we serve, the timing of this could not be worse - the weather is turning colder, gardens have stopped producing, the holidays are bearing down. It is, without a doubt, a crisis for our community. We know you all feel this deeply and that we all [...]

Waldo County Food Security Emergency Summit2025-10-29T09:48:55-04:00

Eviction Prevention Program now available.

2024-10-28T13:23:53-04:00

A new Eviction Prevention Program is now available to tenants who may be facing an eviction and loss of their housing. This program is administered under a contract with MaineHousing by the Quality Housing Coalition (QHC) of Portland. Once applications are complete, they will be processed on a first-come first-served basis. Please visit https://mainehousing.org/.../eviction-prevention-program to learn more or to complete an application today. If you need assistance completing your application please call us here at Waldo CAP at 207-338-6809. 338-6809.

Eviction Prevention Program now available.2024-10-28T13:23:53-04:00

Healthcare Navigator – Open Enrollment begins November 1st

2023-10-31T10:54:42-04:00

WCAP is once again offering Healthcare Navigation assistance for individuals looking for health insurance through Maine's open marketplace. Open enrollment begins on November 1. CoverME.gov is Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace and the only place to get the financial assistance to make insurance and care more affordable. Free local help is available! For navigation assistance, please reach our the WCAP’s Resource Advocates who can assist you at 207-338-6809. To learn more about the insurance plans and prices for 2024 visit: coverme.gov

Healthcare Navigator – Open Enrollment begins November 1st2023-10-31T10:54:42-04:00

Changes are Coming to MaineCare

2023-04-07T09:34:22-04:00

During the Covid-19 pandemic, most MaineCare members could keep their MaineCare even if they experienced changes that would have otherwise made them ineligible. This was called “continous coverage.” Continuous coverage ended April 1, 2023. People with MaineCare will need to update their information to see if they can keep their coverage. Please read this announcement from the Maine's Consumer Assistance Program for important dates and what mail you should be expecting as a current MaineCare member. If you need assistance navigating these changes, please call us at 338-6809 and ask to speak to a Resource Advocate.

Changes are Coming to MaineCare2023-04-07T09:34:22-04:00

Transitional Transportation Program through OFI

2023-03-21T13:56:18-04:00

The Office for Family Independence released an updated flyer to share information about their Transitional Transportation Program. This program provides eligible families with help paying for work-related travel expenses. You may qualify if: You are currently working at paid employment; and You have a work-related travel expense; and You have a child under the age of 18 in your home; and Your income is below 200% FPL, before taxes and withholdings (Expanded TT); or You have recently closed TANF, and your income is below 250% FPL, before taxes and withholdings (TANF Related TT) For more information, call them at 1-855-797-4357. Please [...]

Transitional Transportation Program through OFI2023-03-21T13:56:18-04:00

Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) Introduce Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act

2022-03-29T09:17:33-04:00

Bipartisan Legislation Addresses Poverty in America and Increases Opportunities for Families; Investing in Children and Parents Concurrently Harnesses Family's Full Potential and Promotes Economic Mobility Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act to increase opportunities for families living in poverty. The bipartisan bill aligns and links existing systems and funding streams to target both parents and children with support aimed at increasing economic security, educational success, social capital, and the health and wellbeing of whole families.   “Millions of American families are living below the poverty line, and the prolonged [...]

Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) Introduce Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act2022-03-29T09:17:33-04:00
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