Aroostook County Action Program provides the individuals and families of Aroostook with services and resources to help them achieve greater economic independence.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program can pay for rent and some utilities owed back to March 13, 2020. The program will also cover up to three months of upcoming rent and utilities. Utilities include electricity, water, sewer, trash, and heat. The program can also cover late fees for rent as long as the late fees are legal and included in your lease. The program can also cover expenses such as internet or relocation and other moving expenses. You may apply for help with paying for utilities even if you do not need help paying for rent.
ACAP Coaching Services are available to individuals and families. Our coaches work with clients on overcoming challenges and identify pathways to achieving their goals. Coaches work alongside individuals and families offering guidance and support along the way.
ACAP provides families with comprehensive and affordable high quality prenatal, infant, toddler, and preschool education and child development programs. Services also include family and child health and nutrition services.
We keep people warm, safe, and dry in their homes with a variety of programs that offer education or assistance in areas of heating and energy efficiency, and home purchase, repair, and assistance for people facing foreclosure or eviction.
We build a stronger, healthier community by partnering with local and statewide organizations to offer prevention services that focus on nutrition, oral health, substance use, tobacco, obesity, and youth engagement.
We assist job seekers with going back to school or developing skills and help people overcome common barriers that might stand in their way in areas such as transportation and childcare.
It's Community Action Month! To kick it off Jason meets with Denise Harlow, Chief Executive Officer for the National Community Action Partnership; Megan Hannan, Executive Director for the Maine Community Action Partnership and Jamie Chandler, Chief Operating Officer for ACAP.
“When people come together as a community great things happen. That is why the United Way of Aroostook partners with ACAP, so that great things happen all over Aroostook County.”
Sarah Ennis
Executive Director, United Way of Aroostook
“We appreciate everything that ACAP is doing for us—it just has been a blessing.”
Chris
HeadStart Parent, Caribou
“I cannot begin to express my gratitude and appreciation for this gift. How wonderful it was to wash my dishes last night without having to heat pots of water on the stove first! I’ve had to do this for years. What your agency is doing is an incredible service.”
