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Find the program that fits your family, then start one short application. We’ll read it and connect you with the right person, no jargon, no runaround.
Our programs
Support Your Family
Provide your family with structure and stability.
- Head Start & Early Head StartFree early learning, health, and family support for children birth to five.
- CCSP, Childcare and Parent ServicesHelp paying for quality childcare while you work, train, or study.
- Senior Centers & NutritionHot meals, activities, and connection for older neighbors.
Boost Your Education
Learning happens at every age, inside and outside the classroom.
Solve Your Setbacks
A detour doesn’t have to become a crisis.
- Weatherization AssistanceFree home energy upgrades that lower bills and keep families warm. See the full program →
- Energy Assistance (EAP / GASHIP)Seasonal help paying heating and cooling bills so the power stays on.
- Community ServicesOne-on-one case management and emergency help to get past a setback.
- CASA, Court Appointed Special AdvocatesSupport for children in foster care. Want to advocate? Volunteer with CASA.
Start an application
A short application to get connected
This is the lightweight, plain-language intake Stoa proposes for the redesign: it routes your request to the right program and office. It does not ask for sensitive documents online, a staff member follows up to finish enrollment.