NORTHEAST KANSAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC

Programs

1. The early head start (ehs) and head start (hs) programs are designed to promote school readiness for young children from low-income families, recognizing that parents are their child's first and most important teachers. These programs provide comprehensive services that support the educational, social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs of children from birth to age 5. Staff work closely with families to build strong, supportive relationships that encourage positive parent-child interactions, promote overall family well-being, and foster connections with peers and community resources. Families enrolled in ehs/hs benefit from dedicated staff who assist them in accessing valuable community services and supports. Early head start services- home-based model- weekly 1.5 hour home visits- two group socialization opportunities each month- funded to serve 120 children across a nine county service area. Head start services- center-based model- funded to serve 195 children in seven counties- 13 classrooms total, each serving 15 children- 6 classrooms operate part-day (3.5 hours daily)- 7 classrooms operate as extended day (7 hours daily). Nutrition services (cacfp)- through the child…

   $5,937,752 spentof which $5,799 as grants$864 earned by the program
   74% of program spending

2. Nek-cap, inc. Functions as the authorized public housing authority (pha) on behalf of brown county governmental unit. As the pha, nek-cap, inc. Housing choice voucher program that assists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled with affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Eligible participants are free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and are not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. A housing subsidy is paid by nek-cap, inc. Directly to the landlords for the benefit of the eligible participants, who then pay the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the subsidy payment provided by the housing choice voucher program. The hcv program assists an average of 150 customers each month of which 48% are elderly, 26% disabled, 21% families, 5% single and of the families and singles 16% are employed. A unique feature of this program is the family self-sufficiency (fss) program that encourages participants to become more self-reliant. Under this program, enrolled, eligibile hcv participants can work with the fss coordinator to set goals in education, financial literacy,…

   $923,788 spentof which $733,880 as grants$7,900 earned by the program
   11% of program spending

3. The community services block grant (csbg) funds provided by the kansas housing resources corporation is the foundational funding for nek-cap, inc. In its sixteen-county service area of atchison, brown, doniphan, jackson, jefferson, jewell, leavenworth, marshall, mitchell, nemaha, osborne, pottawatomie, republic, riley, smith, and washington counties. These funds are utilized to empower individuals and families by providing family development advocacy (case management), parenting skills classes, nutrition education, and life skills training. Through family development advocacy, eligible clients benefit through assessments using the family development partnership scale in determining where clients are on the continuum of crisis to thriving in areas such as: education, employment, housing and community, transportation, services and resources, family relations, family finances, child care and parenting. After the assessment process is completed, families are supported at varying levels with specific services, either directly provided or through referrals with appropriate agencies and organizations with whom nek-cap, inc. Has developed working partnerships. Csbg funds have enabled…

   $717,741 spentof which $252,888 as grants
   9% of program spending

4. The weatherization funds provided by the kansas housing resources corporation is a critical component of nek-cap, inc.'s effort to serve low-income individuals and families in its eight-county weatherization service area: nemaha, brown, doniphan, atchison, leavenworth, jefferson, jackson, and shawnee counties. These funds allow nek-cap, inc. To provide no-cost weatherization services that improve energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and enhance health and safety in income-eligible homes. This assists clients in becoming more self sufficient.the weatherization program addresses energy loss and safety issues through measures such as insulation installation, air sealing, energy-efficient lighting, heating system repair or replacement, and ventilation improvements. Certified technicians' complete comprehensive energy audits to determine which improvements will have the greatest impact. Services prioritize households with seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with young children.nek-cap, inc. Receives training and technical assistance (t&ta) funds to ensure staff maintain certifications and are equipped with up-to-date knowledge of energy-efficient technologies and…

   $458,295 spentof which $196 as grants$7,113 earned by the program
   6% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $8,037,576.