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Niagara Community Action Program, Inc. (NIACAP)

Description:

Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., is a countywide agency dedicated to reducing poverty in a collaborative effort by initiating and conducting programs of self-sufficiency. Our ultimate goal is to empower individuals and families to reach their fullest potential.

- Neighborhood Centers Program
- Rural Preservation Program
- Weatherization Assistance Program
- Nutrition Outreach and Education Program
- Fair Housing Advocacy Program

The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara was implemented in 1995 to coordinate, assist, and strengthen child care services in Niagara County. Quality child care is a community resource that supports families, contributes to economic productivity, and nurtures children’s growth.

Services for Parents:
- Help in locating child care that meets individual family needs
- Information on child care centers, family child care homes, before and after school programs, nursery schools and summer camps.
- Information on financial assistance for parents needing child care

Services for Child Care Providers
- Workshops/training on child development, activity planning, health and safety, CPR, etc.
- Assistance in becoming registered or licensed
- Technical assistance for child care providers
- Resource library and newsletter
- Child and adult care food program for family child care homes
- Health and safety items for participants applying to become a registered family or licensed group family child care provider.
- Publications on choosing the right type of child care for your family

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