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.

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
"Sowing the Seeds of Change"

Miami-Dade Community Action Agency invites you to visit your Neighborhood Service Centers to learn more about how CAA can help change your life.

What's Fresh!

Free Childcare Available NOW
Miami Dade County Community Action Agency’s Head Start/Early Head Start Program is still accepting applications for FREE CHILDCARE for children ages three (3) and four (4) years old to participate in the 2008-2009 program year. To be eligible, children must be at least three years of age on or before September 1, 2008.

For additional information on Head Start or to locate a center  accepting applications in your community  contact Head Start at 786-469-4622 or by dialing 311 from any phone.

Community Action Agency(CAA) Board of Directors Meeting
CAA's Board of Directors Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2008 at 4:00PM at the CAA Administrative Offices located at the Overtown Transit Village North, 701 NW 1st Court in the 1st Floor Training Room.  This meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.

For additional information about the CAA Board Meetings or Advisory Committee Meetings, contact the Citizen Participation Unit at 786-469-4600.

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:

• 2008-09 Early Head Start Calendar 
• 2008-09 Head Start Calendar 

For additional information on the  Head Start / Early Head Start Program , contact Community Action Agency at 786-469-4600.

Need help paying your Utility Bills?
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help, by providing assistance up to $200 per household on your energy bill.  Applications will be distributed beginning on May 27, 2008 at various Community Action Agency LIHEAP Distribution Centers in Miami-Dade County.

For a listing of LIHEAP Distribution Centers, their locations and times, contact Community Action Agency at 786-469-4600 or dial 311 from any phone.

Community Action Agency Administrative Offices Have Moved
The Administrative Offices for Miami-Dade Community Action Agency have moved to the 9th and 10th floors of the Overtown Transit Village, located at 701 NW 1st Court, Miami, FL 33136.  The main switchboard number has been changed to 786-469-4600.