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Unfortunately, due to the lapse in federal funds during the government shutdown,
some program services may be interrupted.
However, the following programs are continuing to operate normally:

EBT: Electronic Benefits Transfer

Early Head Start

Shelter Hotline

Permanent Supportive Housing

Comprehensive Treatment Center

Shelter Plus Care

Updates to this information will be provided as soon as we have them.

 

Highlighted Content

Here is a highlight from our impact

$1.4
million awarded in scholarships since 1990

859
children educated & nurtured in Early Head Start

245
customers earned national certifications

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