Citizens For Citizens, Inc. (CFC)

From the website:

It is CFC's mission to:

A. Assist members of the low-income community by the
provision of services and programs which attack the
cycle of poverty.

B. Advocate on behalf of low-income people with governmental
agencies, private agencies and the community-at-large.

C. Be a major player in the Human Services Network so that
all present a unified front in attacking the causes and
effects of poverty.

SENIOR PROGRAMS:

Foster Grandparent Program
(508) 679-0041

Foster Grandparents serve children with special needs
throughout Fall River and Taunton areas while providing
added income for elderly residents who enjoy working
with children.

Senior Aide Program
(508) 679-0041

Seniors with limited income are given the opportunity to
earn extra income while providing communities with invaluable
skills. The program also provides training and job location
assistance for seniors 55 years of age and older.

RSVP
(508) 679-0041

Retired Senior Volunteer Program participants 55 and over are
placed in worthwhile activities in public and private non-profit
agencies throughout the service area.

CHILD CARE PROGRAMS:

After School Child Care ~
Provides after school and vacation child care services.
Call (508) 675-2154.

Extended Child Care ~
Provides after school and vacation child care for children on
site at public schools. Call (508) 675-2154.

Family Child Care ~
Provides home-based child care for infants, toddlers and
preschoolers. Call (508) 324-7517.

HEALTH PROGRAMS:

Family Planning~
Comprehensive family planning services.
In Fall River, call (508) 679-0198.
In Taunton, call (508) 823-6924.

Greater Fall River Teen Opportunities & Prevention Program
(T.O.P.P.'s) TOPP's members work with staff to provide primary
teen pregnancy prevention programs. Call (508) 675-2157.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Serving Taunton and Attleboro. Provides dietary assessment
and counseling, nutrition education, food checks,
immunizations.
Taunton (508) 823-6346; Attleboro (508) 226-4543;
Norton (508) 285-0235; Seekonk (508) 336-2909;
Mansfield (508) 261-7465.

Taunton Reaching Youth (TRY)
Teen pregnancy prevention coalition involving teens, parents,
schools and community leaders. Call (508) 828-9242.

ENERGY PROGRAMS:

Fuel Assitance
(508) 679-0041

Fuel Assistance programs in Fall River and Taunton ~ Assists
eligible households pay their heating bills during the winter
season or until all benefits are exhausted. Clients receive
various discounts such as telephone discounts, electric
discounts, and gas and oil discounts. Eligibility is based on
annual gross household income, family size and annual heat
consumption. Income guidelines are established by the federal
government. Clients must document a minimum of four consecutive
weeks of income or any number not to exceed the prior 52 weeks.
Proof of residence is required for all new applicants. Social
Security numbers are required of all household members over
18 years of age.

Heating Assistance Program (Heart WAP)
(508) 675-2157 Ext. 135

Provides homeowners and some tenants with repairs and
replacement of heating systems. The program operates
in the Greater Fall River, Greater New Bedford and Greater
Taunton areas. People who meet the federal income
eligibility guidelines or households who meet state
eligibility criteria which applies to the elderly,
handicapped and households with children under six
years of age. A tenant must be on Fuel Assistance to
receive minor service. The landlord must also be on
Fuel Assistance for the tenant to receive major service.
Proof of income and ownership is required. The owner is
required to sign an agreement allowing the heating system
to be evaluated and where warranted, repairs or replacement
to be conducted.

Weatherization Assistance Program

Provides insulation, air sealing and storm windows at no cost
to homeowner or tenant. The program operates in the Greater
Fall River and Greater New Bedford areas. The program serves
people who meet the federal income eligibility. Interested
people should contact the WAP office at 675-2157 Ext. 133.