Our Programs
We offer programs and supportive services to assist clients residing in Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup counties.
If you are in need of Head Start/Early Head Start or LIHEAP services, please click the corresponding appointment button on the right.
If you are a resident of Troup County and would like to apply for a home through Habitat for Humanity, click the corresponding button on the right.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance
LIHEAP
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to help offset eligible Georgia household’s home energy, gas or propane bills. CAFI provides LIHEAP assistance to a five-county service area which includes Coweta, Carroll, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup counties.
Appointments that are booked for Meriwether County clients will be seen in the LaGrange office.
- Eligibility is based on income guidelines and important verification documents including household income, social security cards, valid photo identification and a recent copy of your household energy bill.
- Advance applications are available to low-income seniors (over 65 years of age) at the beginning of the season.
- LIHEAP appointments can be made online or via phone. To request an appointment, please call 706-307-6670 or click here.
Have questions? Visit our LIHEAP FAQ page for information on eligibility requirements and more.
Senior
Digital Literacy
Program
Education
CAFI’s Senior Digital Literacy Program seeks to empower seniors with essential technology skills.
This course utilizes the Northstar Online Learning curriculum to teach essential computer skills, focusing on topics such as Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In, Basic Computer and Internet Skills, and How to Use Email.
Upcoming Class Dates: July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Franklin-Heard County Library, 564 Main Street, Franklin, GA 30217
For more information, please call 706-884-2651.
Housing Stability Program
Housing
We are not currently offering our Housing Stability & Homeownership Program. However, we are processing and handling applications for homes through Troup County Habitat for Humanity.
For more information, contact Jennifer Corcione at trouphabitat@cafi-ga.org.
Home Weatherization
Energy Efficiency
Our Weatherization Assistance Program enables low-income families to reduce their home energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. Through direct household repairs and energy efficient upgrades, home weatherization reduces energy costs by increasing the energy efficiency of homes while prioritizing resident health and safety.
In addition to Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup, our home weatherization program is also open to residents of Douglas, Harris, and Muscogee counties.
Applications for home weatherization services are accepted on a rolling basis and eligibility requirements apply. To apply, click the button below to fill out the application. For more information, contact us at 706-884-2651 or email us at cafiinfo@cafi-ga.org.
Head Start/Early Head Start Program
Early Education
Head Start and Early Head Start programs offer free early childhood education and family services to eligible families. We currently have Head Start centers in Carroll, Coweta, and Heard counties serving children ages 0-5 years old, including children with disabilities.
Documents Needed to Apply:
- Applicant’s birth certificate
- Verification of home address (lease, utility bill, etc.)
- Verification of income (W2, 1040 tax form, check stubs)
- Photo ID of the parent/guardian
- Current immunization records
- SNAP award letter (if applicable)
- Medicaid or insurance card
This website is supported by a grant from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Community Acton For Improvement, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.