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 better place to live.  We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

What's NEW!

Utility assistance again available

Miami Dade County Community Action Agency’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will continue assisting income eligible residents with payment of their gas and/or electric bill after a  temporary suspension.  Applications are now being accepted at CAA Neighborhood Service Centers  CAA Service Centers .   For additional information on LIHEAP and other programs available through CAA, contact us at 786-469-4600 or by dialing 311 from any phone.

2007-08 Head Start/Early Head Start Annual Report

Miami Dade County Community Action Agency  Head Start/Early Head Start Program announces the release of their 2007-08 Annual Report. 

For additional information on the information contained in the report or about the Head Start/Early Head Start Program, contact us at 786-469-4600 or by dialing 311 from any phone.

Home Housing Assistance of Dade (HAND)

Miami Dade County Community Action Agency  has housing assistance available for individuals and families currently homeless or in housing but at the risk of becoming homeless and in need of temporary rent or utility assistance to prevent them from becoming homeless. This program is available at various locations through the county and applicants must meet eligibility requirements.

Program Locations

Eligibility Requirements

For additional information on the HAND program contact us at 786-469-4640 or by dialing 311 from any phone.

Board of Directors Meeting

The Community Action Agency (CAA) Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at the Overtown Transit Village located at 701 N.W. 1st Court in the historic Overtown community.  This meeting is open to the public and members of the community are encouraged to attend.

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.