Home About Us Our Programs Community Resources News DONATE The Purpose of Community Action Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. IN-CAA Mission Statement The Indiana Community Action Association (IN-CAA) works to strengthen the capacity of Indiana's Community Action Agencies to address community needs and poverty. What is Community Action? The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (EOA) established more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) at the local level to implement EOA programs. EOA programs included: VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) Job Corps Neighborhood Youth Corps Head Start Adult Basic Education Family Planning Community Health Centers Congregate Meal Preparation Economic Development Foster Grandparents Legal Services Neighborhood Centers Summer Youth Programs Senior Centers and others. CAAs vary widely, with some being nonprofit groups, others being city agencies, and some being community-controlled groups. Many CAAs vary greatly in how their agencies are organized and in the type of services they provide to their local communities. In fact, the number of CAAs has increased and it is now estimated that CAAs serve more than 80 percent of all U.S. counties. Although CAAs were established over 40 years ago, they have a rich history of advocacy for and service to low-income people and remain important in domestic social policy to the present day. Member Login Search Quick Links Get Help at an Agency Near You Newsletter Energy Assistance DONATE MAKE A PAYMENT Announcements Let's welcome 2 new Executive Directors to the Indiana CAA Network: Eddy Riou with South Central Community Action Program Jennifer Trowbridge with Northwest Indiana Community Action, Corp. Opportunity to Showcase Good & Services at the 2021 CAA State Conference Click HERE for vendor form or For more information contact: Melissa Dauby at mdauby@incap.org Upcoming Events Mon Dec 6, 2021 Introduction to Weatherization (In-Person) Category: Weatherization Training Tue Dec 7, 2021 Wx Mechanical for Heating Technicians (In-Person) Category: Weatherization Training Tue Dec 7, 2021 Moisture Assessment (In-Person) Category: Weatherization Training Wed Dec 8, 2021 Lead Safe Weatherization (In-Person) Category: Weatherization Training Thu Dec 9, 2021 WIPFLI Internal Controls: Applying the COSO Framework and Greenbook Webinar Category: Indiana Training Institute (ITI) Training View Full Calendar facebook twitter Home About Us Community Action Agencies / Association Members * FIND YOUR CAA BY COUNTY * Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services Area IV Agency on Aging & Community Action Programs Brightpoint Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Community Action of Southern Indiana Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County Community Action Program of Western Indiana Community & Family Services TRI-CAP Hoosier Uplands Human Services, Inc. Interlocal Community Action Program JobSource Lincoln Hills Development Corporation Northwest Indiana Community Action Corporation North Central Community Action Agencies Ohio Valley Opportunities Pace Community Action Program REAL Services South Central Community Action Program Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation Western Indiana Community Action Agency History of Community Action Facilities and Directions Contact Our Staff Board of Directors Partners Employment Our Programs Indiana Institute for Working Families Indiana Rural Community Assistance Program Indiana Training Institute Register for Training ROMA Accountability ROMA Certified Trainers 2Gen Webinars History of the Community Services Block Grant Intelligent Weatherization Program Lead-Testing Programs Community Resources Services Energy Assistance Energy-Saving Tips Is Your Heating Bill Healthy or High? Weatherization Assistance 2-1-1 for Additional Help Indiana Self-Sufficiency Standard Calculator News Press Kit Community Needs Assessments Newsletter February 2021 Newsletter March 2021 Newsletter April 2021 Newsletter May 2021 Newsletter June 2021 Newsletter Subscribe to the INCAA E-newsletter DONATE Back to top © Copyright 2020 Indiana Community Action Association. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy powered by