Program areas at UWCR
The Community Impact and Fund Distribution program performs a periodic evaluation of community needs and engages community volunteers, experts in the community and program partners to determine how to distribute funds to address priority needs in the community, including basic needs in the areas of; food insecurity, domestic violence, emergency shelter, referrals to human services and case management.
The Contact to Care program employs community health workers to assist un- and under-insured individuals in navigating the health care system, overcoming barriers to care and enrolling in an insurance program. Contact to Care helps these individuals establish a primary medical home and connect to providers for dental, vision, and any necessary behavioral health services in order to decrease emergency room usage for non-urgent needs by program participants.
The Ready for School, Ready to Succeed program prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten, by engaging families and children with school readiness workshops, connecting families to affordable preschool programs and early intervention support services, and improving reading proficiency of program participants in the capital region.
The Road to Success program employs case managers to assist the un- and under-employed obtain and keep jobs where they can advance to earn a living wage. Program services include preparing unemployed individuals for employment, helping them secure a job and providing support during their first year of employment and providing budget counseling to help them become financially self-sufficient. Additionally, services include helping employed individuals advance in the workplace through job training, education opportunities and expansion of skills. Road to Success also connects active program participants to needed support services until they can support their families independently.