Program Fast Facts
For what program would a family with a 3 year old child likely qualify?
Head Start.
True or false, CAP has after-school meal programs which served 4,000 meals last school year?
True, CAP serves after-school meals at Somersworth Middle School & Idlehurst Elementary School (Somersworth).
What CAP programs are located in Farmington?
- Farmington Child Care Center/HS (120 Main St)
- Farmington Outreach (527 Main St)
Are there any eligibility criteria for Homeless Outreach in Strafford County?
No, clients must only be experiencing homelessness in Strafford County to receive services.
Does Weatherization provide total home repairs including porches, stairways, plumbing, etc?
No, Weatherization has funding for a specific set of repairs/improvements (furnaces, insulation, etc) which pertain to a home's energy efficiency. Every project varies in terms of allowable repairs & expenses. A project must first be energy audited to assess the need. Please see Weatherization for more details.
Does CAPSC provide any special programs during the holidays?
Yes, CAPSC offers holiday baskets during Thanksgiving & Christmas to eligible households who sign up in advance. Please see the Nutrition program for this year's details & deadlines.
Does CAPSC assist families with workforce training?
Yes, some of your CAPSC colleagues staff the TANF work program at Rochester Community Center (for those receiving DHHS cash benefits who are not currently employed) as well as the Career Navigator position housed at NHWorks (Unemployment). NHWorks takes self-referrals, Workplace Success is by TANF referral only.
True or false, CAPSC homeless services are only provided at the Bradley Commons office?
False, homeless outreach will meet clients within the community or at offices throughout the county if transportation is a barrier.
Does CAPSC's security deposit program have an income guideline?
Yes, Households must not exceed 50% Adjusted Median Income (AMI) for the area. This figure changes annually, however, at this time, a family of 4 could make no more than $47,150/annually in order to qualify. At times, there is limited funding for households deemed over-income.
Are there any documents needed to access summer meals?
No, children 0-18 within Strafford County can present at any summer meals location (site information published just prior to the end of each school year) to receive a free breakfast &/or lunch, no questions asked.
If one site closes, does that mean all the others are automatically closed as well?
Not necessarily, certain programs (Farmington Child Care Center, Workplace Success, NHWorks) may remain open due to state contractual obligations. Please always check WMUR for information as well as contacting your manager. Local area school closures do not necessarily mean an agency or site closure.
True or false, CAPSC has limited funding to prevent evictions for eligible families?
True, CAPSC has the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) through Housing & Urban Development (HUD) as well as NH Housing funding through Southwestern Community Services (SCS) which provide limited funding for eligible families to prevent eviction.
Are New Durham residents eligible to receive a food pantry from our Dover location?
Yes, Strafford County residents (Barrington, Dover, Durham, Farmington, Gonic, Lee, Madbury, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Rollinsford, Rochester, Somersworth, Strafford) can access any of our pantry locations once within a 30 day period.
What program must families qualify for in order to be eligible for Weatherization?
Fuel Assistance.
Do the security deposit programs at CAPSC help with housing search assistance?
No, customers must come with a unit in mind (verified by a landlord form) which they have not already moved into in order to be considered for security deposit assistance. Their eligibility will also depend on their budget & ability to repay the requested loan.
Name at least 2 CAPSC home visiting programs.
What are:
- Healthy Families America (pregnant women or those with babies up to 2 weeks at time of enrollment)
- Early Head Start (pregnant women or children under 3)
- Family Wellness (Self-referral or DCYF unfounded case)
Does CAPSC have any programs for continuing education?
Yes, CAPSC partners with NHWorks to provide Career Navigation services at the Somersworth office. Eligible clients may qualify for tuition assistance, on-the-job training, mileage reimbursement, etc.
How many sites does CAPSC operate programs out of?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
C) 15.
Covered Bridge Manor, NHWorks, Workplace Success, Rochester Head Start, Somersworth Head Start, Milton Head Start, Farmington Head Start, Rochester Outreach, Farmington Outreach, Dover Outreach, Dover Head Start, Farmington Children's Center, Somersworth Early Learning Center, Dover Children's Center, Rochester Child Care Center.
Name two documents a customer might need in order to apply for Fuel Assistance.
- Social Security Cards
- 30 days of income (SSI, Pay stubs, Unemployment statements, etc)
- No or low income form if anyone 18+ who has no income
- Taxes (especially if self-employed)
- Proof of child support paid or received (if applicable)
- Fuel Vendor information/Electric Bill
Does the senior transportation bus take clients to doctor's appointments?
No, the senior transportation bus has a set schedule & brings clients to run weekly errands such as grocery shopping.
Does Covered Bridge Manor Senior Housing have a waiting list?
Yes, Covered Bridge Manor (24 independent living units for 62+) has a waiting list that is maintained by Dover Housing. Prospective residents should fill out a Dover Housing Authority application & check the box for "Covered Bridge Manor". The property has a resident services liaison who works for CAPSC.
Are families who are determined over-income for Head Start & Early Head Start unable to access any CAPSC Child & Family Services?
No, there may be limited availability for over-income families in HS & EHS depending on openings. Any families with children who may be eligible can always be interviewed & added to the waiting list. There are also home visiting programs available to eligible families.
Name at least 3 Head Start Locations.
- Farmington Child Care Center (120 Main St)
- Rochester Community Center (150 Wakefield St)
- Bradley Commons (577 Central Ave Suite 50)
- Milton Head Start (55 Industrial Dr)
- Somersworth Head Start (Idlehurst Elementary School, 46 Stackpole Rd)
Can customers be directly referred to the Workplace Success program at the Rochester Community Center?
No, clients must first apply for benefits with the Department of Health & Human Services (also at RCC) in order to be referred to the program, provided they are eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits.
Can a client receive Neighbor Helping Neighbor energy assistance every year?
No, clients can only receive help from Neighbor Helping Neighbor once every 2 years. Additionally, if they received fuel assistance within that period, they do not qualify. Neighbor Helping Neighbor is for eligible clients facing metered utility disconnects (i.e. Electric & Natural Gas).