Organization: MIDWEST NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY ACTION
Mission: TO DEVELOP, CONDUCT, ADMINISTER, AND COORDINATE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 202 OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1964. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED SERVICES IN THE COUNTIES OF VALENCIA, SOCORRO, CATRON, CIBOLA, AND MCKINLEY, NEW MEXICO.
Activities: THE HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS DELIVERED COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO FOSTER HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AGES INFANT TO TODDLERS FOR EARLY HEAD START AND 3-5 FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FOR HEAD START, INCLUDING DISABLED CHILDREN.
COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT - SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES HAVE A MEASURABLE AND POTENTIALLY MAJOR IMPACT ON CAUSES OF POVERTY. ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME PARTICIPANTS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSING, HEALTH SERVICES AND FOOD. PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD AND RELATED SERVICES. COORDINATE AND ESTABLISH LINKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES. ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ENTITIES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE POVERTY.
CHILD AND ADULT FOOD PROGRAM - BENEFITS CONSIST OF NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO RECEIVE CARE IN THE HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Housing & Shelter