SEICAA
COMMUNITY SERVICES
All Community Services programs are based on eligibility for the services. Income limits apply in most cases. For information on any of the following listed services, please contact SEICAA Community Services in your area.
Select the county you live in for contact information.
| Bannock | | Bear Lake | | Bingham | | Caribou | | Franklin | | Oneida | | Power |
Information, Referral, & Advocacy Services
Information and Referral services are available to assist low-income participants find various community resources in addition to agency services. Agency personnel search for the best resources, making phone/written contacts to link participants with adequate services.Family Development (Self Reliance Education)
Family Development provides one-on-one case management with nationally certified staff members and low-income families. The University of Iowa Family Development Program is strength-based and is designed to empower families to become self-sufficient. The basic components of the curriculum are to provide budget counseling, goal setting, and provide educational opportunities for enrolled households.Food and Nutrition Programs
SEICAA strives to provide nutrition education and procure food for low-income citizens in Southeastern Idaho.- U.S.D.A. Commodities -Food Is received from the U.s. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and distributed to Southeastern Idaho income eligible households.
- Food Boxes -Food is received through various community food drives and private donations. Food boxes are distributed each weekday on a case-by-case basis.
- Market Salvage -Agency personnel collect food from participating area businesses daily. Then the food is sorted and distributed weekly to eligible program participants and community social service providers.
- Nutrition Education - Participants are provided on going education and recipes to enhance varieties of food preparation and ways to stretch food budgets.
- Meals on Wheels Food Program - Please click here.
Working Closet
The Working Closet is a wonderful resource for men and women working to become self-sufficient by entering the workforce. Participants are provided with complete work/interview appropriate outfits at no charge. If specialty items are needed (uniforms or steel-toed boots), participants are given referrals and/or vouchers to purchase the items elsewhere. Individuals, work professionals and Laundromats donate clothing to the Working Closet, and volunteers help keep the closet organized.Clothing is provided to those participants who need professional attire to attend job interviews or those who have recently found employment and lack the resources to purchase clothing specific to their employment positions.
- Over 700 individuals visited the "Working Closet" in 2004.
Personal Hygiene Products
Personal hygiene products in the form of soap, shampoo, deodorant, shaving supplies, dental care items, and feminine hygiene products are available to income-eligible participants. The products are received through community donations and small grants and are distributed on a limited basis.Energy Programs
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Commonly referred to as Energy Assistance. Income eligible participants apply for a once-a-year cash benefit to assist with winter heating bills. Factors determining eligibility are household income, historical consumption amount, number of household members, and heating degree areas of the state.
- Energy Conservation Education - Participants are taught simple ways to conserve energy in their homes and lower heating/cooling costs.
- Fuel Funds - SEICAA personnel administer a variety of fuel funds in Southeastern Idaho. These funds range from utility customer donations to corporate giving to funds generated from community/agency fund raisers. Fuel funds are distributed on a case-by-case basis. Program guidelines apply.
- Weatherization Program - Click here.
Infant Supplies
Distributed on a case-by-case basis when supplies are available.
Rental/Mortgage Assistance
Distributed if funds are available.School Assistance
- School Supplies
- School Registration and Activity Fees - Bingham County ONLY.
- Extracurricular Activity Fees - Caribou County ONLY.
- College/Applied Tech Stone Soup Scholarships - Caribou County ONLY. For low-income high school seniors to continue their formal education.
Mental Health Program
SEICAA's Raymond Lodge offers semi-independent living for up to 6 chronically mentally ill individuals. Participants who qualify for the Raymond Lodge are under the care of a caseworker that assists them with case management and health care assistance. While the tenants live at Raymond Lodge they receive hands-on education about everyday living and are empowered to live as self sufficiently as possible. SEICAA's staff makes ongoing referrals to mental health care professionals to provide the best possible resources for the participants.
Volunteerism
Do you have time on your hands? Would you like to make a difference in your community, to a person who needs additional help, or maybe you just want to feel better about yourself?SEICAA utilizes hundreds of volunteers annually. Without volunteers, the many innovative projects and thousands of people the agency assists each year would not be possible. Whether you or your organization can donate a few hours for a specific project or would like to contribute your time and talents on going, please call today.
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