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320 E. Wyatt Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Web site:
www.caasnm.org
Email:
CAASNM@caasnm.org
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT
Stacey Cox, Executive Director
(505) 527-8799
Email:
staceyc@caasnm.org
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS
M - F: 8 am -12 Noon & 1 pm - 5 pm
AGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Administrative
(505) 527-8799
800-Line (800) 657-8967
FAX
(505) 527-9028
GOVERNED BY
Volunteer Board of Directors
MISSION STATEMENT
To work with people with limited resources in Southern New Mexico to
enhance their independence and quality of life.
ADMINISTRATIVE OVERVIEW
Also offices in Anthony, Deming and Silver City.
Not all services are provided in each service area.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
Traveling south on I-25, exit at the Loman exit. On Main Street turn
left, go down 2 lights take a left on El Paseo. At the first light (you
will see Payless Shoe Store) take a left on Wyatt Drive. CAA is on the
right side on the first block.
Agency's Sites
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOUTHERN NEW
MEXICO
320 East Wyatt
Las Cruces, NM 88001
FAX
(505) 527-9028
Administrative
(505) 527-8799
SEARCH TERMS (AIRS Taxonomy)
Child Care Food Programs
Ongoing Emergency Food Assistance
Transitional Shelter
Home Rehabilitation/Repair
Family Support Center
Medically Indigent Child Programs
Agency's Services
HOME
REHABILITATION/REPAIR - HOUSING SERVICES
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AGE RANGE |
All ages. |
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DESCRIPTION |
This program
assists with home rehabilitation or weatherization including
minor repairs. Use of leverage funds to help high priority
needs for the elderly, disabled and small children. Safety
issues addressed: venting, stove and furnace repair. |
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ELIGIBILITY |
Low income guidelines. |
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FEES |
No fee |
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APPLICATION |
Each program has specific requirements, please
call for more information |
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LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (TEFAP)
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AGE RANGE |
All ages. |
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DESCRIPTION |
Provides emergency food assistance for low income
families, through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
Funding also comes from United Way and FEMA. |
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ELIGIBILITY |
Low income guidelines – Persons and households
with income at or below 185% of the Federal Level of Poverty (FLP)
according to USDA guidelines who live in New Mexico |
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FEES |
No fee |
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APPLICATION |
Household will sign a self-declaration form that
the income falls at or below the USDA guidelines. Client
must show proof of address and picture ID |
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LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
TEEN PARENT
PROGRAM
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AGE RANGE |
Adolescents |
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DESCRIPTION |
Residential & Non – residential services
facility for teen moms and children. Must participate in
vocational or educational programs. Staff assists in
self-sufficiency skills, parenting, self-esteem, nutrition,
goal-setting, life skills. |
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ELIGIBILITY |
Any parent up to age 21. |
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FEES |
No
Fee
(unless living at the residence) |
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HOURS |
24/7 |
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APPLICATION |
Each program has specific requirements, please
call for more information |
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LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
FAMILY RESOURCES PROGRAM
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DESCRIPTION |
Emergency assistance for individuals
or families in crisis. Ongoing case management. Services
include financial assistance for utilities.
Integrates community resources. |
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ELIGIBILITY |
Low Income guidelines |
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FEES |
No fee |
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APPLICATION |
Each program has specific requirements, please
call for more information |
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LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
COVERING KIDS
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DESCRIPTION |
This program assists in enrolling children from
low income situations in
Medicaid and SCHIP. |
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ELIGIBILITY |
Low Income guidelines |
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FEES |
No
Fee |
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HOURS |
Vary, call for more information |
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APPLICATION |
Each program has specific requirements, please
call for more information |
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LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
TRES MANOS
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DESCRIPTION |
Tres Manos is a micro-enterprise & personal
development program targeting low-income individuals & families
interested in weaving. The goal of the program is self
employment. Hand woven goods are sold through Tres Manos retail
store. Tres Manos is headquartered in San Miguel. For more
information call (505)233-1106. |
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ELIGIBILITY |
Low income women |
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FEES |
No
Fee |
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HOURS |
Vary, call (505) 233-1106 for more information |
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APPLICATION |
Each program has specific requirements, please
call for more information |
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LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
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DESCRIPTION |
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
is a federally
funded program managed by New Mexico Department, Children Youth
and Families through Community Action Agency of Southern New
Mexico, Inc. (CAASNM). The program provides cash reimbursement
to home day care providers who care for children in their home.
This reimbursement is for the nutritious meals served to
children and disabled adults by a child care provider. |
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ELIGIBILITY |
Child and adult care programs in Dona Ana County
and Southwest
New Mexico |
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FEES |
No
Fee |
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HOURS |
M - F: 8 am -12 Noon
& 1 pm - 5 pm |
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APPLICATION |
Each program has specific requirements, please
call for more information |
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LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ACCESS PROGRAM (HCAP)
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DESCRIPTION |
This program will provide a free Management
Information System to Health Care Providers in Dona Ana County
that will help determine if you or your family members are
eligible for Medicaid, State Health Insurance, SSI, Indigent
Health Care benefits and other programs that are available.
Refer clients to appropriate health care programs, and assist
with assigning patients into self managed care programs for
chronic illness. |
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ELIGIBILITY |
Any individual seeking health care services in
Dona Ana County |
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HOURS |
To be determined by
the intake organizations |
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APPLICATION |
Each program has specific requirements, please
call for more information |
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LANGUAGES |
English and Spanish |
Report date: 9/22/06
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