Penquis C A P Inc

TO ADMINISTER HEALTH, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENS OF PENOBSCOT, PISCATAQUIS, KNOX AND OTHER MAINE COUNTIES BY PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN POVERTY TO WORK TOWARD BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT, AND ACTIVELY INDENTIFYING AND MOBILIZING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES TO SUSTAIN THESE EFFORTS.

HOUSING & ENERGY SERVICES: PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO MOSTLY HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME. FUEL ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION ARE THE LARGEST PROGRAMS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT. WE OFFER HOME, LEAD AND OTHER INSPECTION SERVICES TO HOMEOWNERS AND WORK WITH COMMUNITIES TO ADMINISTER COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANTS. OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP PEOPLE IN HOMES THAT ARE SAFE AND HEALTHY. MOST PROGRAMS COVER THE THREE COUNTY AREAS OF PENOBSCOT, PISCATAQUIS AND KNOX.

TRANSPORTATION BROKERAGE SERVICES: PROVIDES RIDES FOR MAINECARE MEMBERS TO AND FROM COVERED, NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAID SERVICES SUCH AS DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS AND DIALYSIS WHEN MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE AN ALTERNATE WAY TO GET TO THE APPOINTMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS, REGIONAL TRANSPORTERS AND PUBLIC RESOURCES.

CHARLOTTE WHITE SUPPORT SERVICES: PROVIDES HOUSING, COUNSELING, COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING TO PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES AND COGNITIVE AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. ALSO PROVIDES BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TRAINING TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, RECOGNIZES PARENTS AS THE PRIME EDUCATORS OF THEIR CHILDREN, AND ASSISTS FAMILIES IN THE ATTAINMENT OF RESOURCES AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, RESULTING IN A HEALTHIER AND MORE PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY.LYNX MOBILITY SERVICES: PROVIDES SAFE, ON-TIME, DEMAND RESPONSE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES USING WELL-TRAINED, COURTEOUS STAFF AND DRIVERS AND WELL-MAINTAINED VEHICLES; PROVIDES LINK BETWEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND SENIOR VOLUNTEERS.FAMILY ENRICHMENT: PROMOTES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ECONOMIC HEALTH THROUGH PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, EDUCATION, DIRECT BENEFITS, AND APPROPRIATE LINKAGES SO THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY REACHES OPTIMAL SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS.IN ADDITION TO THE SERVICES NOTED ABOVE, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS OTHER ACTIVITIES THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO ASSIST LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO MOBILIZE THEIR RESOURCES TO COMBAT POVERTY.