Tri-County Community Action Agency - Westerly
Address
34 Pond Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-7272
Description:
Services:
Head Start
Adult and Youth Education, Employment & Training
Food Distribution
Family Care Community Partnership
Heating Assistance
Weatherization
Youth Diversionary Program
Wayward Disobedient (assistance with filing)
Food Bank and Commodities Distribution
Head Start educators work with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. Our classrooms are bright and inviting and are designed to maximize creativity and learning. Healthy lunches and snacks are provided to children daily. In addition to providing educational and nutritional resources, children will have access to health and dental screenings at no cost, and families will be provided with health referrals and referrals for emergency services whenever needed. We recruit families 12 months per year.
Early Head Start is a federal program for eligible families, that are expecting a child, or with a child ages birth to three years old. The program provides services that promote cognitive, language and social-emotional development of the child. Children enrolled in the program will receive medical and dental screenings at no cost, and families are provided with assistance locating health care, and emergency services whenever needed.
The Tri-County Early Head Start program offers a home-based option for children aged birth to three years old, in which an educator visits the home once per week to engage the child in educational and developmental activities, and socialization strategies. Classroom-based options are available for children ages 18 months to 3 years old, and focus on fun and engaging curriculum to prepare the child for pre-school.
The Early Head Start program provides center-based early education services to 8 children in one classroom. Early Head Start also offers home-based services to 22 children and families including 5 prenatal clients. Families residing in the towns of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Richmond, Exeter, Charlestown, Westerly, and New Shoreham are eligible for the program.
The Tri-County Community Action Agency Head Start Program provides a center-based, comprehensive early childhood education program for 76 children from ages three to five years old,
Eligibility Guidelines: The programs service families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines, children in living in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. Ten percent of enrollment slots must be filled with children with a diagnosed disability.
Tri-County Community Action Agency offers assistance with all aspects of essential needs and daily living, including food assistance. We welcome individuals to visit our food pantries once per month, and offer distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foods as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. For more information about the Food Assistance Program, contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913.
Tri-County!s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program. Eligible clients must meet income guidelines.
Services
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Description
Day care as well as Head Start. Social Services.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
Day care as well as Head Start. Social Services.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
RI Community Food Bank member agency
Description
For more information about the Food Assistance Program, contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913.-County Community Action Agency offers assistance with all aspects of essential needs and daily living, including food assistance. We welcome individuals to visit our food pantries once per month, and offer distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foods as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. For more information about the Food Assistance Program, contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913.
Hours
Last Tue of every month 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Address
Eligibility
Low Income Eligible
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913.
Service Area
North Kingston, West Greenwich, Exeter, South Kingston, Narragansett, Richmond,Charlestown, Hopkinton, Westerly, and Block Island.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- West Greenwich
- Washington County
- Block Island
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Misquamicut
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Watch Hill
- Westerly
- Kent County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Contact our main Head Start office, located in Johnston, to see if your family is eligible for the Head Start program. We can be reached at 401-351-2750.
Description
Head Start Program provides a center-based, comprehensive early childhood education program. Works with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. BrightStars Rated: 3
Hours
Two classrooms Mon-Fri 9:00AM-12:30PM Mon-Fri 8:30AM-2:30PM
Required Documents
Call first for screening
Eligibility
Families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines, children living in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. Ten percent of enrollment slots must be filled with children with a diagnosed disability. Three to Five years old.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Contact our main Head Start office, located in Johnston, to see if your family is eligible for the Head Start program. We can be reached at 401-351-2750.
Service Area
North Kingstown South Kingstown Narragansett Hopkinton Richmond Exeter Charlestown Westerly Block Island (New Shoreham).
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
Tri-Countyâs Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program. Eligible clients must meet income guidelines.
Hours
Heating Assistance (by appointment)
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of Income
Eligibility
Adult Male and Female
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call First (by appointment only)
Service Area
Charlestown Exeter Hopkinton Narragansett New Shoreham North Kingstown Richmond South Kingstown West Greenwich Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- West Greenwich
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Narragansett
- New Shoreham
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Westerly
- Kent County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Day care as well as Head Start. Social Services.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Weatherization Program assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of energy bills. Energy audits are conducted in the home by our staff of qualified and friendly auditors. Energy audits will determine the need for insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, pipe wrapping, and replacement of windows. Must meet income eligibility guidelines.
Description
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies to help people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and protect them from the elements. The program provides ceiling insulation, attic venting, double glazed windows, weather-stripping, minor housing envelope repairs, low-flow showerheads, evaporative cooler vent covers, water heater blankets, pipe wrap, duct wrap, switch and outlet gaskets, caulking, and other related energy conservation measures. Weatherization programs may have age, income, disability or other eligibility requirements.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
I.D,Rent Receipt,proof of income
Eligibility
Must meet income eligibility guidelines.
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call first to make an appointment
Service Area
Washington County residents of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, W Greenwich, and Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- W Greenwich
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Westerly
- Kent County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
General Information
Hours:
Office Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Food Bank Open on the last Tue of every month from 1:30PM-3:30PM
Heating Assistance (By appointment only)
Intake Process:
Call First
Program Fees:
Varies by program
Eligibility:
Children Birth to 5 Years Old
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility:
Handicap Accessible
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 22, 2022
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Day care as well as Head Start. Social Services.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
Day care as well as Head Start. Social Services.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
RI Community Food Bank member agency
Description
For more information about the Food Assistance Program, contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913.-County Community Action Agency offers assistance with all aspects of essential needs and daily living, including food assistance. We welcome individuals to visit our food pantries once per month, and offer distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foods as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. For more information about the Food Assistance Program, contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913.
Hours
Last Tue of every month 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Address
Eligibility
Low Income Eligible
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913.
Service Area
North Kingston, West Greenwich, Exeter, South Kingston, Narragansett, Richmond,Charlestown, Hopkinton, Westerly, and Block Island.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- West Greenwich
- Washington County
- Block Island
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Misquamicut
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Watch Hill
- Westerly
- Kent County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Contact our main Head Start office, located in Johnston, to see if your family is eligible for the Head Start program. We can be reached at 401-351-2750.
Description
Head Start Program provides a center-based, comprehensive early childhood education program. Works with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. BrightStars Rated: 3
Hours
Two classrooms Mon-Fri 9:00AM-12:30PM Mon-Fri 8:30AM-2:30PM
Required Documents
Call first for screening
Eligibility
Families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines, children living in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. Ten percent of enrollment slots must be filled with children with a diagnosed disability. Three to Five years old.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Contact our main Head Start office, located in Johnston, to see if your family is eligible for the Head Start program. We can be reached at 401-351-2750.
Service Area
North Kingstown South Kingstown Narragansett Hopkinton Richmond Exeter Charlestown Westerly Block Island (New Shoreham).
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
Tri-Countyâs Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program. Eligible clients must meet income guidelines.
Hours
Heating Assistance (by appointment)
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of Income
Eligibility
Adult Male and Female
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call First (by appointment only)
Service Area
Charlestown Exeter Hopkinton Narragansett New Shoreham North Kingstown Richmond South Kingstown West Greenwich Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- West Greenwich
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Narragansett
- New Shoreham
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Westerly
- Kent County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Day care as well as Head Start. Social Services.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Weatherization Program assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of energy bills. Energy audits are conducted in the home by our staff of qualified and friendly auditors. Energy audits will determine the need for insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, pipe wrapping, and replacement of windows. Must meet income eligibility guidelines.
Description
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies to help people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and protect them from the elements. The program provides ceiling insulation, attic venting, double glazed windows, weather-stripping, minor housing envelope repairs, low-flow showerheads, evaporative cooler vent covers, water heater blankets, pipe wrap, duct wrap, switch and outlet gaskets, caulking, and other related energy conservation measures. Weatherization programs may have age, income, disability or other eligibility requirements.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
I.D,Rent Receipt,proof of income
Eligibility
Must meet income eligibility guidelines.
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call first to make an appointment
Service Area
Washington County residents of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, W Greenwich, and Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- W Greenwich
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Westerly
- Kent County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
34 Pond Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Mailing
34 Pond Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Contacts
Joseph R. DeSantis
Primary Contact
CEO
Judith Cashman
Food Pantry
(401) 596-7272
Rhonda Farrell
Head Start Director
(401) 519-1926
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 596-7272
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