Miami-Dade Community Action Agency (CAA) is a part of the County’s core social service departments. CAA is committed to delivering excellence by providing services that assist low-income individuals and families to gain self-sufficiency and economic independence, through a comprehensive list of programs that address a number of needs. The spirit of Community Action is helping people and changing lives, and is reflected in our commitment to the community.
Our Mission
Miami-Dade Community Action Agency empowers economically disadvantaged individuals, families and communities to achieve self-sufficiency through resource mobilization, service delivery, education and advocacy.
Our Vision
Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a batter place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
What's Fresh!
SUMMER MEALS DISTRIBUTION SITES
Communtiy Action Agency is currently providing meals to children up the the age of 18 through the Summer Meals Program. The program will operate from June 8 through July 31, 2009 at various loctions throughout the County.
Summer Meals Distribution Sites 
For additional information on the Summer Meals Program, contact Community Action Agency at 786-469-4600.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE
Miami Dade County Community Action Agency’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently assisting income eligible residents with payment of their gas and/or electric bill. Applications for LIHEAP will be available beginning Monday, February 9, 2009 at CAA Service Centers . Applications are also available online . For additional information on LIHEAP and other programs available through CAA, contact us at 786-469-4600 or by dialing 311 from any phone.
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Free Childcare Available NOW
Miami Dade County Community Action Agency’s Head Start/Early Head Start Program is accepting applications for FREE CHILDCARE for children ages three (3) and four (4) years old to participate in the 2009-2010 program year. To be eligible, children must be at least three years of age on or before September 1, 2009.
To download an application or to locate a center in your neighborhood CLICK HERE.
For additional information about Head Start, contact us at (786) 469-4622.
WEATHERIZATION SERVICES AVAILABLE
Miami Dade County Community Action Agency’s Energy Programs Division has services available to assist homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient. For information on these programs, visit our display in the lobby of the Stephen P. Clarke Center or here on on the Energy Programs Portal . For additional information on other programs available through our Energy Programs Division contact us at 786-469-4730 or by dialing 311 from any phone.
Head Start/Early Head Start 2008-09 School Calendar NOW AVAILABLE
Parents with children enrolled in the Head Start or Early Head Start Program may download the 2008-09 School Calendar which provides a listing of observed holidays, teacher's workdays and other important dates for parents:
For additional information on the Head Start / Early Head Start Program , contact Community Action Agency at 786-469-4600.
Civil Rights Restoration Workshops
CAA and the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office are holding Civil Rights Restoration Workshops to assist individuals with felony convictions to have their civil rights restored and criminal records sealed and/or expunged. The workshops are held each Friday at the Liberty City Neighborhood Center from 9:00am- 12:00 pm.
For additional information about the Civil Rights Restoration Workshops call 305-756-2830.
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