CCAP

To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services. Quality: CCAP is a leader in developing programs which address needs and expansion of services in our community. We hire and train culturally diverse, skilled staff to carry out our mission. We adhere to performance measures and standards that ensure quality in our services and consumer satisfaction. Community: We recognize the interdependence of community services and seek out ways in which to work cooperatively with others in building a system of care. CCAP promotes individual and community wellbeing through a variety of prevention programs, education, and participation in our communities. Commitment: We subscribe to the concept that poverty is a condition which can be alleviated with socially supportive programs. We implement new ideas and methods that will improve the lives of all we service. CCAP is transparent, honest, and true. Respect: CCAP believes that everyone has the right to the highest attainable standard of health and care without discrimination. We refuse no one on the basis of race, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender, income or creed. CCAP abides by all confidentiality laws and protocols. We provide an environment that promotes self-reliance.

CCAP is a private non-profit community action agency in RI that was formed as part of our nation’s War on Poverty. CCAP is one of the largest community action programs in Rhode Island providing Family Medicine & Dental Care; Behavior Health Services & Substance Abuse Counseling; Head Start & Child Care; Family Development Services; Social Services, WIC Nutrition Program, Food Bank, Home Heating & Energy Assistance employing over 350 people. Last year we touched the lives of over 40,000 Rhode Islanders.