Action for eastern montana is committed to strengthening and enhancing the quality of life within the communities we serve by promoting education, advocacy and dignity for achieving independence.

Human Service Organizations , Human Services

Area agency on aging provides a variety of opportunities for persons age 60 and older and to their spouse regardless of age. Services under the older americans act have no income guidelines. Some of the services provided by our local county councils on aging include: transportation, skilled nurse, personal care, homemaker, health promotion, respite care, senior centers, legal services, congregate meals, home delivered meals, and outreach. head start provides comprehensive services to eligible preschoolers and their families in glendive, glasgow, malta, and miles city, montana. The purpose of the program is to develop, administer, and implement programs for the educational, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of children and their families. While elgibility is based on income guidelines, families that received certain benefits may be eligible. Ten percent of the slots can be filled with over-income families. weatherization weatherization assistance is provided to households who qualify for low income energy assistance (lieap) benefits. Client homes are prioritized on a list according to income and energy burden/usage. Weatherization measures may include a furnace tune-up, caulking, weather stripping, insulation, storm windows, vent dampers, window quilts, and replacement of broken glass and repair of primary doors. community services block grant aem provides innovative and creative solutions to identified community needs. The goal is to build and sustain healthy communities through the development of community programs that educate and support families and individuals. Expenses 242,085, including grants of 0. Revenue 264,669. Employment and training the workforce innovation and opportunity act (wioa) provides services to youth ages 14-21, if in school, and ages 16-24, if out of school. The main purpose is to increase the focus on longer-term academic and occupational learning opportunities and provide long-term comprehensive service strategies. Expenses 403,890, including grants of 0. Revenue 403,890. Low income energy assistance the lieap program is designed to help low-income families and individuals with a portion of their heating bills. Expenses 235,628, including grants of 0. Revenue 211,877. Section 8 housing provides assistance to low-income, handicapped, elderly, and disabled persons with rental costs. Assistance is based on household income. Expenses 137,716, including grants of 0. Revenue 137,716. Emergency homeless and shelter helps homeless families and individuals who meet certain qualifications. To be eligible for financial assistance, one must be currently homeless or have received an eviction notice resulting from a sudden or unexpected drop in income. Expenses 4,489, including grants of 0. Revenue 4,488.