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BackPack Program

Every child should return to school with the resources that they need to succeed!

Free backpacks filled with school supplies are available to eligible Aroostook County K-12 Students.

Registration is required; backpacks are available to families who receive at least one of the following benefits: MaineCare, HEAP or SNAP.

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Our Services & Programs

WE OFFER MORE THAN 40 PROGRAMS TO OUR COMMUNITY.

Coaching Services

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.

Early Care & Education

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.

Energy & Housing

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.

Prevention & Wellness

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.

Workforce Development

Career Counselors assist program eligible job seekers to find and maintain stable employment, attain post-secondary credentials to increase their earning

potential and overcome barriers to employment.

ACAP Today!

This week Jason is joined by members of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Rachelle Roy, WIC Program Supervisor; Beth Menifield, Community Educator; and Katy Faulkner, Community Educator talk about the importance of meeting families in person again, who is eligible for WIC services, and about the upcoming Farmers Markets.

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THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE—WE MAKE LIFE BETTER!

Testimonials

WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY OF MAINE'S LARGEST COUNTY.

“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.”

Lynn

Portage, Maine

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