CEFS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION
Programs
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP):LIHEAP IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS PAY FOR THEIR UTILITY SERVICES. LIHEAP WILL PROVIDE A ONE-TIME BENEFIT TO INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS TO HELP REDUCE THE BURDEN OF THEIR ENERGY COSTS. RECONNECTION ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED TO QUALIFYING HOUSEHOLDS THAT HAVE BEEN DISCONNECTED OR ARE IN IMMINENT DANGER OF DISCONNECTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY FURNACE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS THAT HAVE INOPERABLE FURNACES. ELIGIBLE AMEREN CUSTOMERS ARE OFFERED A CHOICE BETWEEN TRADITIONAL LIHEAP PROGRAM BENEFIT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PERCENTAGE OF INCOME PAYMENT PLAN (PIPP). PIPP PROVIDES LOW AND FIXED-INCOME CUSTOMERS WITH A BETTER WAY TO MANAGE THEIR HOME ENERGY COSTS THROUGH FIXED MONTHLY PAYMENTS, ARREARAGE REDUCTION CREDITS, CLIENT EDUCATION, AND ENERGY CONSERVATION. PIPP CAN HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION LEADING TO IMPROVED HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR PARTICIPANTS. AMEREN CUSTOMERS THAT ARE BETWEEN 200% - 300% OF POVERTY OR 80% OF A COUNTY'S AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) MAY QUALIFY FOR A MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM CALLED WARM NEIGHBORS/ COOL FRIENDS. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED THROUGH AMEREN'S ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION. ENERGY SAVINGS EDUCATION IS ALSO PROVIDED TO CUSTOMERS THROUGH A SERIES OF AMEREN AND AGENCY SPONSORED EVENTS THAT PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH ENERGY CONSERVATION INFORMATION AND KITS.FUNDING FOR LIHEAP IS PROVIDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (DCEO) OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (OCA). PIPP IS FUNDED WITH STATE UTILITY ASSISTANCE FUNDS DISTRIBUTED BY DCEO.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$6.3MHead Start 0-5 Program
HEAD START 0-5:HEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM WHICH HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE SINCE 1965. THE CEFS HEAD START 0-5 PROGRAM OFFERS CENTER-BASED (HALF AND FULL DAY CLASSROOM SESSIONS) SERVICES TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND HOME-BASED SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN, INFANTS, AND TODDLERS IN CEFS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION'S SEVEN COUNTY SERVICE AREA.ELIGIBILITY IS LARGELY INCOME-BASED, ALTHOUGH OTHER ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA SUCH AS DISABILITIES AND SERVICES NEEDED BY THE FAMILY ARE ALSO USED TO DETERMINE ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM. FAMILIES MUST EARN AT OR LESS THAN 100% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. FAMILIES MAY ALSO QUALIFY UNDER A CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY CATEGORY (RECEIPT OF SNAP OR TANF FUNDS, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY FUNDS, OR HOMELESSNESS AS PER THE MCKINNEY VENTO ACT). UP TO 10% OF THE PROGRAM'S ENROLLMENT CAN BE FROM HIGHER INCOME FAMILIES OR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.THE PROGRAM IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO MUST COMPRISE 10% OF THE TOTAL ENROLLMENT. THE HEAD START 0-5 PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND FAMILY SOCIALIZATIONS. HEAD START PROMOTES SCHOOL PREPARATION BY ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL, AND OTHER SERVICES. THE PROGRAM'S SERVICES AND RESOURCES ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER STABLE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, ENHANCE CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND ESTABLISH AN ENVIRONMENT TO DEVELOP STRONG COGNITIVE SKILLS. THE HEAD START PHILOSOPHY IS TO PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CARE AND GUIDANCE IN REACHING THEIR POTENTIAL.GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CEFS HEAD START 0-5 PROGRAM IS PROVIDED BY THE US DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF HEAD START. THE PROGRAM ALSO RECEIVES FUNDING FOR MEALS SERVED TO PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND FUNDED BY THE US DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$5MWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM:THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM DELIVERS ACTIVITIES AIMED AT ENHANCING EMPLOYMENT, RETENTION, EARNINGS, AND SKILL LEVELS WITHIN THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE. THE C.E.F.S. WIOA PROGRAM SERVES THIRTEEN COUNTIES IN ILLINOIS WORKFORCE AREA #23. THE PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES YOUTH, ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, AND TRADE ADJUSTMENT ACT INITIATIVES.PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS CAN EASILY ACCESS A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF THEIR SKILL LEVELS, APTITUDES, ABILITIES, AND SUPPORT SERVICE NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, THEY CAN OBTAIN COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SERVICES. WORKFORCE CENTERS PROVIDE JOB SEARCH AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, CAREER COUNSELING, AND UP-TO-DATE LABOR MARKET INFORMATION THAT IDENTIFIES JOB VACANCIES, SKILLS REQUIRED FOR IN-DEMAND JOBS, AND TRENDS AT LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS.INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING MORE INTENSIVE SUPPORT CAN BENEFIT FROM COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS, EMPLOYMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND SHORT-TERM PRE-VOCATIONAL SERVICES. IN SOME INSTANCES, ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS MAY RECEIVE TRAINING SERVICES, INCLUDING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, TUITION ASSISTANCE, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES LINKED DIRECTLY TO LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES.WIOA YOUTH SERVICES FOCUS ON AIDING OUT-OF-SCHOOL AND IN-SCHOOL YOUTH WITH ONE OR MORE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, PREPARING THEM FOR EMPLOYMENT AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES ATTAINING EDUCATIONAL AND/OR SKILLS TRAINING CREDENTIALS AND SECURING EMPLOYMENT WITH CAREER PROSPECTS. THE YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES SUCH AS TRAINING, PAID WORK EXPERIENCE, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, JOB READINESS TRAINING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, LEADERSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT, RESUME WRITING, JOB SEARCH HELP, AND CLASSROOM TRAINING. FOLLOW-UP SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THROUGH A BLOCK GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, AND ILLINOIS LOCAL WORKFORCE AREA 23.EFFINGHAM COUNTY IS THE GRANT RECIPIENT AND C.E.F.S. IS THE ADMINISTRATOR AND SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER THE NAME EFFINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. IN ADDITION TO DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICE, EFFINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPERATES A DEVIATED ROUTE WITHIN THE EFFINGHAM CITY LIMITS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.4M
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