CCAP’s Cranston Child Development Center’s Head Start Program is kicking off its annual recruitment drive for the 2020-2021 school year!

For over 50 years, Comprehensive Community Action Program has provided safe, nurturing and reliable early education services through the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

We are NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!  Click HERE to apply.

Head Start / Early Head Start provides a FREE comprehensive developmentally appropriate early education experience for children ages birth to five, including services for pregnant women. Participants must meet program requirements.

Breakfast, lunch and snack is provided.

We offer extended day services for families who are working or in school. The hours available are 7:00am – 5:30pm. DHS funding accepted.

We actively recruit children with special needs and homeless families.

We also have State Funded Pre-K Classrooms. To be eligible children must turn 4 by Sept. 1st. The state funded Pre-K selection process is by Lottery. You may sign up for an email notification for the 2020-2021 school year at website: State Funded Pre-K Classrooms – Click Here. 

We welcome all referrals. If you have any questions, or would like any additional information please feel free to contact Bernadette Groves at 427-4066 or bgroves@comcap.org. or our main number 943-5160.

CCAP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap (disability), veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP) or any other status protected by Federal and state law.

**All CCAP Child Development Centers are licensed by the Department of Children, Youth and Families and participate in the Rhode Island Quality Rating and Improvement System, Bright Stars.

CCAP Family Health Services in Cranston opens to the general public, an appointment only drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Clinic

CCAP Family Health Services will open to the general public an appointment-only COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in the parking lot at their 1090 Cranston Street, Health Center starting Monday, May 4, 2020.

“We know that there is a great demand for COVID-19 testing and we have been testing our patients as needed at our health center; however, we realize that people who are not our patients need access to testing, so we are opening our Family Health Center, Cranston Street parking lot to serve as a drive-thru location for the community” Joanne McGunagle, CCAP, President & CEO said.

Testing for people with symptoms will be by appointment only – in an outdoor drive through facility located at:

CCAP Family Health Services

1090 Cranston Street (Back Parking Lot)

Cranston, RI 02920

Call for an appointment – 401-943-1981

Enter through Cranston Senior Center and follow signs. Please keep your car windows up.

CCAP Testing for people with symptoms of the COVID-19 virus is limited and results are NOT immediate.  Symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of taste or smell. If you think you or someone in your family has COVID-19, CALL CCAP Family Services at (401) 943-1981. All are welcome to call, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

“CCAP serves the individuals in our communities who have great need,” McGunagle said. “We focused on our Cranston Street location because it is in a Health Equity Zone and we want to ensure the individuals with a need have access to care.”

Cranston Mayor Fung stated” The City of Cranston wants to thank CCAP and its dedicated staff for its willingness to partner with the City and National Guard in expanding the level of testing. This increased accessibility will provide a critical healthcare service to those communities most in need.”

A HUGE THANK YOU to Robert Kraft, The Kraft Family Foundation, The New England Patriots and New England Revolutions!!

CCAP wishes to thank Robert Kraft, The Kraft Family Foundation, The New England Patriots and New England Revolutions for their generosity!! Today CCAP’s Food Bank received 7 pallets of much needed fruit, vegetables, and packaged goods from Gillette Stadium!

Thank you to everyone who has come out and supported CCAP COVID-19 Emergency Food Drive, we are a seeing an unprecedented number of our neighbors turning to CCAP’s Food Bank during this crisis and your generosity and kindness is helping so many in our community.
#TogetherWhileApart

As need rises, CCAP seeks food donations to stock shelves

Help Support CCAP’s COVID-19 Response Efforts.

• Support CCAP’s efforts to create CCAP Family Health Services as a coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site location.
• Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment to meet the needs of our front-line medical professionals
• Assist us with in establishing remote telehealth. (equipment and licenses)
• Support patient and family care
• Provide social services
• Build resilience and alleviate stress on front-line health care providers through emergency assistance with meals, snacks, and well-being

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CCAP Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update  – Thursday, March 19, 2020

Because the safety of our community and staff are our priority, Comprehensive Community Action remains open to serve the needs of our community.  We continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and the RI Department of Health. As information is updated, we will adjust our workflow and access as appropriate.

•  Staff who are able will be working from home when feasible. Our goal is to have as little disruption to client services as possible while providing the utmost safety measures.
• We are conducting health screenings based on the most up-to-date public health recommendations at all our health centers and at our Administrative Offices, 311 Doric Avenue. No one may enter these buildings before screened.
• Our Health Centers remain open for the community. We are limiting some non-urgent visits due to concerns for employee and patient safety. If you’re sick, call us before coming in. Do not come to CCAP Health Center if you have any flu-like symptoms, such as cough, fever, sore throat, or shortness of breath – Call us.
• CCAP Family Dental Services has cancelled all nonemergency procedures and services until further notice. If you have a dental emergency call 401-942-4867. We are open for emergencies only.
• Behavioral Services are open. We are working toward providing services by remote telehealth if deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• Child Development Centers and Day Care are closed until Friday, April 3, 2020, per request of the Governor.
• Learn to Earn Youth Education and Job Training Youth Centers are closed, however, on Monday, March 23, 2020, we will be offering distance learning and distance programing. Please contact your local CCAP youth center for more information – freegedri.org
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Services are currently not conducting in person appointments. WIC nutritionists will be available via phone to answer your nutrition or infant and child feeding questions. CHECKS WILL BE MAILED- YOU MUST CALL US TO CONFIRM YOU ADDRESS to receive your check. Please call 401-946-4650 to update your telephone number and address. Please call if you do not receive checks within 5-7 days.  Re-Certification appointments (appointments that require a height and weight by a WIC nutritionist) will be temporarily conducted over the phone.  Testing for iron levels will be delayed and we will ask for payees (parents and guardians) to measure the child’s height and weight at home and give the nutritionist that information over the phone.
• Social Services is open, but has suspended walk-in services. Staff is available by phone to provide assistance to clients with: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), emergency services and guidance on the VITA tax preparation service alternative filing methods. To contact Social Services, please call 401-467-7013 during regular working hours or email at info@comcap.org.
• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and Appliance Management Program (AMP) home visits have been temporarily suspended.
• Food Bank has suspended walk-in service, clients can call and arrange to pick-up their regular monthly pre-made food bags. Please call the Food Bank at 401-467-7013 to make an appointment.
• The Rhode Island Donation Exchange has temporality closed its showroom, but is still accepting donations – please email them at: info@donationexchange.org to make arrangements.

In the event that we would have to modify or cancel our services, we will issue notifications on our website (comcap.org), and via email and our social media, including Facebook and on Twitter (@CCAPORG). If you have any questions about the Coronavirus, please visit the Center for Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

CCAP FOOD BANK WILL CLOSE TO ALL WALK-IN SERVICE EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020

Notice from CCAP Food Bank

CCAP FOOD BANK WILL CLOSE TO ALL WALK-IN SERVICE EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020

Out of an abundance of caution we are limiting access to all of our facilities. We are discontinuing walk-in service in our food bank at this time, however clients will be able to pick-up their regular monthly pre-made food bags at the Food Bank window.  Visitors who are ill are asked to stay home and call our offices for information and service. If someone comes to our facilities with symptoms, they will be asked to leave and to call us.

We will reopen our walk-in service once this public health crisis has passed.

CCAP COVID-19 UPDATE

Dear CCAP Community,

Because the safety of our community and staff are our priority, Comprehensive Community Action remains open to serve the needs of our community.  We continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and the RI Department of Health. As information is updated, we will adjust our workflow and access as appropriate.

We are assessing our operations to ensure the safety of our staff, patients, clients and volunteers.  Out of an abundance of caution we are limiting access to all of our facilities.  Visitors who are ill are asked to stay home and call our offices for information and service.  If someone comes to our facilities with symptoms, they will be asked to leave and to call us.

We will no longer hold meetings with over 20 people in attendance.  Preference will be to hold all meetings electronically.  Staff will no longer participate in meetings with over 20 people expected to attend.

If you receive service from CCAP in our Home visitation programs, you will be contacted by your case worker to ensure you are healthy and asymptomatic.

Our Health Centers remain open to care for our patients.  However, all symptomatic patients asked to call first and not to come in.

In the event that we would have to modify or cancel our services, we will issue notifications on our website (comcap.org), and via email and our social media, including Facebook and on Twitter (@CCAPORG)

We all need to work together to keep each other safe and healthy. If you have any questions about the Coronavirus, please visit the Center for Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

Sincerely,

Joanne McGunagle, President and CEO of CCAP

The 2020 Census is coming. Will you be counted?

The U.S. Constitution requires that the Census Bureau count every person living in the United States once every 10 years. The information collected during the census provides vital data for community planning, ensuring fair political representation and enforcing civil rights, and assigning billions of dollars in federal funding for critical public services such as food stamps, public safety, housing support, and education programs.

We have one chance to make sure that everyone in Rhode Island is represented in Census 2020. Let’s make it count.

Each household will receive a notice by starting on March 12^th. Filling out the census only takes a few minutes and can be completed for the first time online, as well as by phone and mail.

Federal law prohibits the Census Bureau for sharing your personal information with anyone, including other government agencies such as ICE, for any reason.

Rhode Island receives $3.8 billion in federal funding each year based on the results of the census. These funds support dozens of social services and programs in our communities such as:

• Medicaid
• SNAP
• Head Start
• Public transportation
• School lunch program
• Section 8 housing
• Medicare Part B
• Federal Direct student loans

For more information please visit RICensus2020.com

Give our community a voice. BE COUNTED.

It’s Tax Time at CCAP

CCAP’s VITA Preparation Assistance Program is a free Tax Assistance service for low-income workers.

CCAP serves as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site from January 27th through April 15th. We provide FREE tax preparation for individuals and families earning less than $60,000.

Last year, CCAP’s VITA program filed over 1000 federal tax returns, helping Rhode Island families receive $2 million in refunds without any cost. Our volunteers are trained and certified by the IRS and will help you file your federal and state income taxes. IRS e-file is the most accurate, safest, and fastest way to file your tax return. You can get your refund in as little as 10 days.

CCAP’s tax preparation services are offered at our Cranston location: 311 Doric Avenue, Cranston, RI (lower level). Call us today for an appointment, 401-467-7013.

What to Bring to prepare your taxes…

• Proof of identification (photo ID)
• Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
• An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number
• Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITINBirth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
• Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
• Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check
• To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
• Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number
• Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements
• Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

Call us today for an appointment, 401-467-7013.