The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) administered under the Department of Health and Human Services / Office of Economic Opportunity helps to eliminate, reduce, or address the conditions of poverty in Bertie, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton Counties.  
 
CSBG Self-Sufficiency Program

    The Self Sufficiency Component of the CSBG Program offers comprehensive case management for low income individuals striving to achieve self sufficiency.  Services include an assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and a plan to achieve goals and objectives through education, job development and training.  Referrals to support services both in-house at CADA and in the community are designed to assist low income individuals obtain employment that enables them to support their family and household needs.   Eligibility is based on income .  Contact the CADA Community Service Center in your county for more information ( Bertie , Halifax , Hertford or Northampton).

ARRA CSBG Self-Sufficiency Program

CADA has received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding to offer The Success Program (Services Uniting CADA and Community for Economic Sustainability and Success) .  Modeled after our regular CSBG Program, the Success Program offers comprehensive case management and support services for those who have been impacted by the current economic downtown.  We offer job development, financial counseling, educational support, housing resources and emergency assistance.  Income guidelines have been expanded to 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines to offer assistance to families who may not have been eligible for assistance in the past.

Please contact your county CADA Community Service Center and ask to speak to a Success Coach for more information on this program.