Beaufort-Jasper EOC

Beaufort-Jasper head start is one of several programs sponsored by Beaufort-Jasper Eoc. Head start is a federally funded program that promotes school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by supporting their development in a comprehensive way to meet their educational developmental, emotional, social, health, mental health and nutritional needs. Parents and families are supported in achieving their own goals, such as housing stability, continued education and financial security. Programs support and strengthen parent-child relationships and engage families around children's learning and development.

Community services block grant (csbg) program - the purpose of this state funded grant is to provide a range of activities that have a measurable and potentially major impact on the causes of poverty.beaufort and jasper counties have thousands of individuals who are either at or below 100% poverty level, as defined by the federal government. The needs of these socio-economically-disadvantaged individuals encompass the entire range of life coping necessities, inclusive of shelter, food, clothing, health, education and employment, etc.beaufort-jasper Eoc is funded, annually, to design innovative projects and provide necessary services that will lead to social and economic self-sufficiency. Presently, the agency is providing several specific projects that address the needs of the poor and attempt to solve many of their daily problems.

The liheap program enables the state of south carolina to assist eligible households in beaufort and jasper counties with the rising costs of "home energy". "home energy" means any form of utilized source for the heating or cooling of a residential dwelling. Generally, this refers to electricity, oil, lp or natural gas, coal, wood, kerosene or any other type of house-hold heating fuel. Eligibity for participation is based on the number of household members and their total monthly income.

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