LACCA- Lima/Allen Council on Community Affairs
LACCA a local nonprofit agency is seeking qualified candidates interested in working as Family Service Worker

Family Service Worker

Partner with families and children by connecting them to all resources available.
Required to perform home visits, schedule parent meetings, provide transportation to appointments and help to reduce barriers for needed services.
Associates degree in Social Services, Human Services
or related field.
Knowledge of non-profit agency.
Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and access to a privately owned vehicle during scheduled work hours.

LACCA- Lima/Allen Council on Community Affairs
LACCA a local nonprofit agency is seeking qualified candidates interested in working as Co-Teacher

Co Teacher

Working with the Classroom Teacher in developing and educating children to their fullest potential by utilizing the latest curriculum.
Candidate must possess an AA degree in Early Childhood Education and/or current CDA Certification.
Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Knowledge of non-profit agency.
Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and access to a privately owned vehicle during scheduled work hours.

Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs (LACCA), our local Community Action Agency has created eleven (11) jobs in the first quarter of 2010 thanks to federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These jobs are included in the latest White House report released April 29th at Recovery.gov.

During that same time period, the agency has utilized approximately $223,954.00 in federal Recovery Act funds. LACCA ensures these funds are circulated back into the local economy and that every cent is accounted for.

Grand Reopening!!!

L.A.C.C.A.’s computer lab has undergone a move and major renovation over the past few months and is now ready for use. Located on the first floor of our offices at 540 S. Central in Lima, our new computer lab offers clients and staff the opportunity to access technology in a safe and easily accessible location.

What can you do at L.A.C.C.A.’s computer lab?
• Online Learning – Come in and work on your online college courses or take a self paced computer class at GCFLearnFree.com
• Research – Access Google and other online search tools to look up anything from employment to homes for sale.
• Printing and Scanning – We have a scanner and printers available to help put together your resume or school projects.

FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE

LACCA RECIPENT OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY’S JOHN GLENN INSTITUTE BEST PRACTICE AWARD

On January 20, 2010, The Ohio State University’s John Glenn Institute, the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA) and the Ohio Department of Development awarded Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs’ (LACCA) “Kindergarten Kamp” a Best Practice Award for its program innovation and outstanding service to the community. LACCA Head Start, along with representatives of the Lima City Schools, the United Way of Greater Lima, and Allen County Family and Children First Council, attended the OACCA award luncheon on Wednesday. Jacqueline Fox, Chief Executive Officer, LACCA, accepted the award on behalf of all partners who have helped make this initiative a success.

Please contact Jacqueline Fox, Chief Executive Officer, LACCA - 419-227-0158, Ext. 288 for additional information regarding the news release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE - LACCA RECEIVES EXPANSION FUNDS FOR EARLY HEAD START

The Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs (LACCA) will expand its Early Head Start program beginning in January 2010. LACCA will use $601,701.00 from federal grant funds to expand a program for mothers and young children. This new program will be open to those age and income eligible throughout Allen County.

The Allen County nonprofit received a grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

The Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs would like your input about the things that are important to our community. L.A.C.C.A. has developed an online survey to ask the community for input about the types of services that are needed to support low and moderate income families as they work to achieve economic security.

Please take a few minutes to visit our website and completed the survey.

Your input is key to our success!

Click here to take our survey now!

Not sure if you can qualify for our programs?

Click here to find the 2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines