Capital Action Agency provides a system of services and resources to reduce the detrimental effects of poverty, empower low-income citizens with skills and motivation to become self-sufficient, and improve the overall quality of their lives and their community.  Population served ranges from 3 and 4 year olds in Head Start and adults.  The Family Support Services Department has a self-sufficiency program called Getting Ahead/Staying Ahead.  Case managers screen, facilitate Getting Ahead sessions and case manage the clients in those sessions.  Once the clients successfully complete Getting Ahead (approximately 4 months), they move into Staying Ahead in which they receive help with education, job training and are case managed as well. In addition, the case manager works with mentors who provide guidance and advise for Staying Ahead clients.

Special Information:

Full-Time positions available for BSW and MSW 1st and 2nd year and Advanced Standing; Social Leadership students.  Part-Time positions also available for BSW & MSW students.  Agency hours are from 8A to 5PM.  However, there may be times when the intern will need to work after hours or on weekends depending on duties.  Having reliable transportation is preferred and travel expenses will be reimbursed by the Agency.  The Agency is accessible by bus – it is about 1.5 blocks from the bus stop.