Community Outreach Program
The Self Help Community Outreach Program helps people meet basic needs by providing assessment, advocacy, direct service, information and referral to residents of the Self Help service area. Outreach Workers assist clients with services available within Self Help and from a network of community agencies and providers offering services and resources for specific crisis needs.
Program staff help people apply for assistance with programs such as Food Stamps, Fuel Assistance, TAFDC, WIC and Weatherization. Direct services provide immediate assistance necessary to alleviate the family’s crisis situation and stabilize their lives. Direct services assist clients with:
Community Network
Community Outreach Workers hold periodic workshops as well as participate in a wide variety of community events. Workshops cover a wide range of issues including:
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Skill Building/Self Sufficiency
- Nutrition Education
- Community Resources
- Employment Readiness/Resources
Links to Community Resources
DTA provides financial and food stamp services to individuals and families that meet certain financial and categorical requirements. Additional services are provided to those individuals and families that meet program eligibility for the purpose of becoming self-sufficient.
Family Violence Prevention, Sexual Assault Prevention, Teen Parent/Pregnant Teen Education Programs, Educational Support Services, Family Planning, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Parenting/Family Support Groups, Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Family Violence Counseling, Sexual Assault Counseling, Gay/Lesbian Advocacy Groups, Administrative Entities, Speakers/Speakers Bureaus, Technical Assistance Specializations
BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi Services Inc)
Housing, Temporary Financial Aid, Alternative Education, Educational Support Services, HIV Testing, Health Care Referrals, Day Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention for Infants/Toddlers with Disabilities, WIC, Residential Living Options for People with Disabilities, Case Management, Family-Based Services, Life Problems Counseling, Psychiatric Support Services, Volunteer Development, Disaster Recovery Services, Comprehensive Information and Referral
Food, Emergency Food, Food Pantries, Food Stamps, Holiday Assistance, Christmas Baskets, Christmas Meals, Thanksgiving Baskets, Thanksgiving Meals, Information and Referral, Specialized Information and Referral
Community Outreach Program
Are you eligible for Food Stamps?
Food Stamp Eligibility Chart*
*October 1, 2003-September 30, 2004
The maximum allowable gross and net income standards for determining eligibility of assistance units and the maximum allotments authorized appear below:
|
Family Size |
165% Poverty Maximum Gross Monthly Income Elderly/Disabled |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income 130% Poverty | Maximum Net Monthly Income 100% of Poverty | *Thrifty Food Plan Maximum Allotment Benefit Level |
| 1 | $1,235 | $973 | $749 | $141 |
| 2 | $1,667 | $1,313 | $1,010 | $259 |
| 3 | $2,099 | $1,654 | $1,2732 | $371 |
| 4 | $2,530 | $1,994 | $1,534 | $471 |
| 5 | $2,962 | $2,334 | $1,795 | $560 |
| 6 | $3,394 | $2,674 | $2,057 | $672 |
| 7 | $3,826 | $3,014 | $2,319 | $743 |
| 8 | $4,257 | $3,354 | $2,580 | $849 |
| 9 | $4,689 | $3,695 | $2,842 | $955 |
| 10 | $5,121 | $4,036 | $3,104 | $1,061 |
|
Each Additional Member |
+ $432 | +$341 | +$262 | +$106 |
*Thrifty Food Plan Allotment is what you could potentially receive on a monthly basis based on program eligibility guidelines.
The minimum monthly Food Stamp benefit for categorically eligible assistance units of one or two persons is $10.
The Self Help Community Outreach Program helps people meet basic needs by providing assessment, advocacy, direct service, information and referral to residents of the Self Help service area. Outreach Workers assist clients with services available within Self Help and from a network of community agencies and providers offering services and resources for specific crisis needs.
The staff of the Community Outreach Program and contact information is as follows:
 |
 |
|---|---|
| Grace Perez | Kathleen Park |
| Self Help Inc. | Self Help, InC. |
| 780 W. Main St. | Richardson School |
| Avon, Ma. 02322 | 95 Pine St. |
| 508-588-0447 | 508-226-4192 |
| outreach@selfhelpinc.org | kpark@selfhelpinc.org |
