Wayne Action Group For Economic Solvency Inc

THE AGENCY PROVIDED A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT STABILIZED HOUSEHOLDS; CONNECTED FAMILIES TO EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES; AND IMPROVED THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND SENIORS.

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START (HS/EHS) PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, BEGINNING IN THE EARLY LEARNING STAGES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (BIRTH-TO-2 YEARS-OLD), AND PRESCHOOLERS (3-5 YEARS-OLD). HS/EHS SERVICES SUPPORT THE PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM. PROVISIONS ARE MADE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND ALSO, CHILDREN IN HOMELESS SITUATIONS. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR HS/EHS CHILDREN INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCREENINGS, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS (INCLUDING DENTAL), FAMILY SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. RECRUITMENT AND ENROLLMENT ACTIVITIES ARE ON-GOING.

WEATHERIZATION FOR LOW INCOME PESONS, HEATING APPLIANCE REPAIR & REPLACEMENT PROGRAM; USDA, COMMUNITY BLOCK, GRANT, NC MORE AT FOUR.

THE WAGES SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RETIRED SENIORS. WAGES SENIOR COMPANIONS HELP OLDER ADULTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND PROVIDE RESPITE SERVICES TO ENABLE CAREGIVERS TO HAVE SOME MUCH-NEEDED TIME OFF. SENIOR COMPANIONS ASSIST WITH DAILY TASKS SUCH AS LIGHT MEAL PREPARATION, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, MONITORING MEDICATIONS, ETC.THE WAGES FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RETIRED SENIORS. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT THE FUTURE BY SERVING AS MENTORS, TUTORS, ROLE MODELS, AND FRIENDS TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, DAYCARES, AND HEAD START CENTERS. WHEN THE FOSTER GRANDPARENTS SHARE THEIR LOVE, TIME, AND EXPERIENCE, THEY HAVE THE POWER TO HELP A CHILD WHO NEEDS THEM.THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM AND FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM SERVE WAYNE AND WILSON COUNTIES.

NUTRITION-SERVES MEALS AT CONGREGATE SITES TO AGE-ELIGIBLE CITIZENS. PRIORITY IS BASED ON AGE, INCOME, AND DISABILITY. THE RECIPIENTS MUST BE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO PARTICIPATE AT A CONGREGATE SITE WHERE THEY GET A HOT MEAL, HAVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND GET SOCIAL INTERACTION. THERE ARE ALSO HOME DELIVERED MEALS WHICH ARE DELIVERED BY VOLUNTEERS TO RECIPIENTS WHO ARE AGE, INCOME AND DISABILITY ELIGIBLE AND NOT ABLE TO PREPARE AT LEAST ONE MEAL PER DAY.