DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH EMERGENCY OR NON-EMERGENCY NEEDS?
OACAC offers the following services at our Neighborhood Centers:
Case Management
Emergency Assistance
School Readiness Fairs
Life Skills Classes
Community Projects
Case Management
Are you looking for help on your path to self-sufficiency?
This program helps you achieve long-term education and employment goals, such as completing your GED.
Upon entering Case Management, you will work one-on-one with a Family Resource Specialist to identify strengths and create a plan to help you achieve your goals and move toward self-sufficiency.
CLASSES
Life Skills Classes
At OACAC, we want you to succeed. We offer a variety of classes throughout the year aimed at helping you overcome obstacles resulting from poverty. Workshops cover a variety of topics:
- Finding and keeping a job
- Budgeting
- Money management
- Nutrition
- Health management
- Parenting skills
SCHEDULE
| Description | Date | Time | Location | Contact | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Does Cooking Matter To You? | March 12, 19 April 2, 9, 16, 23 | 11am - 1pm | Cassville United Methodist Church 601 Gravel St. | (417) 847-2140 | Presented by University of Missouri Extension. Cooking tips, nutrition info, budgeting, shopping on a limited budget, and more! You'll receive a bag of free groceries for one of the lesson's recipe's each week; hands-on learning; graduation certificate; recipe book; food prepared by the class. No childcare provided. |
| Love & Logic | April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9 | 9am - 11am | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Six part series teaching parenting skills for parents with children of all ages. Free for income eligible families, $25 otherwise. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Internet Safety | April 17 | 10am - Noon | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Learn how to set-up the kindle, parental control tips, helpful apps, and protecting yourself and family online. Kindles will be distributed to income eligible participants. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Understanding Yourself & Others | April 18 | 1pm - 4pm | Taney County Neighborhood Center | (417) 239-1882 | Presented by Dr. Jim Wirth. Understand personality styles and gain an understanding of strengths, needs and motivators. Meal provided. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Love & Logic | April 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26 | 9am - 11am | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Six part series teaching parenting skills for parents with children of all ages. Must attend all six classes. Free for income eligible families, $25 otherwise. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Budgeting | April 20 | 1pm - 3pm | Taney County Neighborhood Center | (417) 239-1882 | Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Money Saving Cleaning Products | April 24 | 1pm - 3pm | Cassville United Methodist Church 601 Gravel St. | (417) 847-2140 | Learn how to save money with easy to make cleaning products and tips on making house cleaning easier. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Gardening | April 26 | 1pm - 3pm | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Presented by Kathy of Baker's Seed. Learn about gardening and heirloom seeds. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Spring Cleaning & Organization | May 3 | 9am - 11am | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | It's time to clean, de-clutter and organize your home and we can help! Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Managing Your Household | May 3 | 1pm - 3pm | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Budgeting, meal planning, calendar organization, and more. Everyone will receive a binder and forms for their home. Attend this class and register early for the 2018 School Readiness Fair. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Stress Management Workshop | May 9 | 1pm - 3pm | Taney County Neighborhood Center | (417) 239-1882 | Presented by Dr. Jim Wirth. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Couponing with Heather | May 14 | 9am - Noon | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn the skills needed to stretch your food dollars. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Avoiding Identity Theft | May 15 | 9am - 11am | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Presented by Sarah Lowe of Bear State Bank. Learn how to keep your information secure and avoid scams. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Couponing 101 | May 21 | 1pm - 3pm | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Learn the basics of using coupons to save money. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Budgeting | May 22 | 9am - Noon | Taney County Neighborhood Center | (417) 239-1882 | Presented by the Taney County Neighborhood Center. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Safety First: How to have a safe summer | May 22 | 1pm - 3pm | Cassville United Methodist Church 601 Gravel St. | (417) 847-2140 | Info on water safety, preparing and storing food safely, staying healthy. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Love & Logic | May 22, 23, 24 | 9am - 1pm | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible, happy kids. Must attend all three classes for successful completion. Lunch provided. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| School Readiness Fair Sign-Up | May 29 - July 3 | By appointment | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Students in Barry County enrolled in grades pre-K - 12 are eligible. Pre-registration required. |
CONTACT
Where Can You Find a Neighborhood Center?
For more information, please contact the OACAC Neighborhood Center in your county: