County of Charlotte Human Services Department

Charlotte County Human Services department is designated the lead agency for utilization of the Community Services Block Grant funds. The Community Action Agency Advisory Board oversees the utilization of these funds and advocates for programs that serve low-to-moderate income families. The Board developed a Task Force in May 2010 which established the needs and priorities of the community and developed the comprehensive, strategic Community Action Plan to be implemented over five years, 2011 to 2015. Established priorities are to improve coordination of services, increase access to health care and help residents achieve self-sufficiency. The latter is thought to have the greatest impact with much of the plan devoted to support of this goal.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Emergency Home Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP)