NECAC
trained, responsive County Service Coordinators and volunteers are often the
first source of help for families in need. In order to respond to these needs,
the NECAC County Service Coordinators provide a complete and thorough
Intake/Assessment/Referral (IAR) service which helps determine eligibility for
many programs offered by NECAC. The Intake/Assessment is an interview to assess
the family’s needs in employment, education, use of income, housing,
nutrition, and health. After the needs are evaluated, referrals are made to
programs operated by NECAC or to other agencies in the community. The NECAC
County Service Coordinator will assist the family in making a plan that will not
only meet the family’s immediate needs, but also encourage the family to
become self sufficient through better education and better employment. NECAC
endeavors to serve the community through programs which will enable the low
income to become self sufficient and increase the quality and stability of life
for the elderly, the handicapped, the youth and the poor of our community.
Affordable
housing is the goal of NECAC’s housing rental assistance program. Eligible
persons for this program would be the elderly, the handicapped, or low
income families. Rental assistance payments are based upon the tenant’s
income. The program utilizes existing rental housing that is decent, safe and
sanitary condition and passes our inspection. The Family Self Sufficiency
Program, operated by NECAC, is designed to assist families to become self
sufficient. For more information, call 573-324-2055.
Through
referrals from Division of Aging and other concerned agencies and individuals,
NECAC provides to the elderly and/or handicapped individuals a trained worker to
do tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping chores, personal care
services, Respite, Advance Personal Care, and other tasks as assigned . NECAC
can also provide these services on a private pay basis. This program has been
very successful in allowing elderly/handicapped persons remain in their homes
rather than being placed unnecessarily in costly nursing care facilities.
NECAC
administers the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program in Warren County. WIC
is a nutrition education, health promotion and supplemental food program. It
serves women who are pregnant , breast-feeding or have had a baby within the
last six months; infants and children up to age five. Foods that may be
available through the WIC program include milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, fruit
juices, dried beans and peas, peanut butter, infant cereal, juice and formula.
More information is available by calling the NECAC Warren County Service Center
and Community Health Center, 120 E. Main in Warrenton at 636-456-2933.
Nurse
practitioner(s) and a qualified staff provide health care services to women of
child bearing years. Routine health and physical exams, information and
counseling, contraceptive supplies, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted
disease testing, infertility counseling, and health and community education are
among the services offered. Doctors volunteer and are available for referrals.
All services are provided confidentially on a sliding fee scale and with a
client’s voluntary and informed consent. Family planning provides services in
Audrain, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Shelby, Lincoln and Warren counties to any
women seeking quality health care services. For more information, call
573-221-3404 or 1-800-606-3404.
A job training program designed to teach employability skills and work maturity to young persons between the ages of 14 and 21.
The
USDA Rural Housing Development Self-Help Housing Program is administered by
NECAC in Monroe, Randolph and Shelby counties, with plans to expand the
program. It is designed for working families and individuals who want to realize
the American Dream of owning a home. Applicants who meet federal income and
credit guidelines are eligible for low interest loans through USDA Rural
Development. Under NECAC’s construction supervision and guidance, participants
spend evenings and weekends for about six months working as a team in building
each other’s homes. The families save money by pooling their resources and
labor.
At no cost
to the applicant, the Weatherization program assists Missouri’s low income
home owners and renters, especially the elderly and physically disadvantaged.
Weatherization crews install insulation and other measures designed to conserve
energy. Weatherizing can reduce monthly fuel bills, thus freeing dollars for
other necessities. Weatherizing is the best means to help low income people with
their energy bills because lasting measures are installed on the home. For more
information, call 573-324-2251.
The
NECAC Senior Corps is comprised of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) and the Foster Grandparents Program (FGP). RSVP links seniors ages 55 and
older with sites needing volunteer workers in Lincoln, St.Charles and Warren
counties. FGP links seniors ages 60 and older who meet income qualifications
with sites that assist children in Lincoln, St.Charles and Warren counties. RSVP
participants volunteer at non-profit, public service or proprietary healthcare
agencies. Benefits of RSVP include a monthly newsletter, travel reimbursements,
a secondary insurance policy and recognition dinners. Benefits of FGP include a
tax-free stipend for those who meet income guidelines, travel reimbursements,
insurance, paid training and social events. Participants of both programs gain
the satisfaction of helping others. The Senior Corps may be reached by calling
636-723-3470.