Community Services

Empowering low income individuals and families to overcome barriers to self sufficiency through education and training, while assisting them to
access housing, jobs, and community resources.

One-on-one services for families and adults who are homeless.   ADVOCAP's homeless services assist households to create their own plan for achieving self sufficiency. 

Services May Include:

• Creating self sufficiency plan with the assistance of a case manager

• Help locating  housing for the homeless

• Evaluating employment skills and connecting to employment resources

• Leasing  transitional housing

• Identifying steps needed to become independent and self-sufficient

• Locating and connecting with community resources

One-on-one GED & HSED classes.  The instruction provides assistance to adults in completing their basic educational goals.  Instruction is offered at student's own pace and can be completed relatively quickly.  

Opportunities may include:

• One-on-one tutoring with a certified teacher

• Educational materials

• Assistance with basic reading, writing and math skills

• Assistance with testing and orientation fees

• Career planning 

• Employability training
  

• Resume writing instruction

Funding
Funding for ADVOCAP Community Services is provided, in part, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the State of Wisconsin as well as local government and private supporters. All services are contingent upon meeting program eligibility requirements and funding availability.