We are actively responding to COVID-19 in our communities, and we are here to help you in any way we can. This page provides updates on YCCAC programs and services, as well as current information from the Maine CDC. Please return to this site often, as it is updated regularly.
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MARCH 10, 2022 YCCAC Outreach workers in the Economic Opportunity Department continue to meet with clients remotely, by phone or electronic conferencing, but will offer in-person services as needed. Please call our office at 324-5762 to speak with an Outreach Worker and schedule a meeting option that works for you. Individuals may visit our Sanford and Biddeford offices in-person for assistance; however, the Kittery site remains closed.
Foreclosure prevention and counseling services are available remotely by contacting Marie Hogue at 324-5762 ext.2918.
MARCH 10, 2022 Nasson Health Care is open and seeing patients without restrictions, other than masking required. Nasson is also seeing patients with respiratory symptoms. The health center offers COVID-19 testing and vaccination, and offers telehealth services whenever appropriate.
MARCH 10, 2022 All YCCAC Transportation programs, except for the Shoreline Explorer summer bus and trolley network, are in full operation. Sanford Transit, WAVE, Local Rides, the Connecting to Cancer Care program, Kennebunk In-Town Transportation (KITT), Southern Maine Connector, Orange 5, and the Volunteer Driver program are all running. Riders and drivers are required to wear face coverings when aboard YCCAC vehicles.
MARCH 10, 2022 The WIC Nutrition program continues to observe COVID-19 safety protocols that endorse remote client/staff interaction. Most—but not all—WIC meetings are held by phone or electronic conferencing. WIC clients can schedule pick-up of eWIC cards, breastfeeding supplies and literature, or child weigh-in by calling the WIC office at 459-2942 (Sanford) or 283-2402 (Biddeford). Clients and staff are required to wear face coverings during in-person meetings.
February 25, 2022 Governor Mills’ Statement on New U.S. CDC Guidance
Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated masking guidance:
“Maine has experienced a significant and welcome decline in hospitalizations over the last several weeks, which further reinforces my belief that as the circumstances of this pandemic change, so too should our public health recommendations,” said Governor Janet Mills. “To that end, I have directed the Maine CDC to review this new Federal guidance in order to inform Maine’s own recommendations as we enter a brighter, more hopeful period and take additional steps towards normalcy. Our guidance should be simple, straightforward, and reflect our assessment of the risk the virus poses in Maine. Throughout the pandemic, Maine people have stepped up, and with our positive downward trends, it is time that they feel a sense of relief too.”
WIC: Please call the WIC program office in Sanford (459-2942) or Biddeford (283-2402) for all WIC services. Apply for WIC HERE.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES: Please call (207) 459-2963 to connect with our Children’s Services program. Apply for Head Start and Early Head Start HERE. You can also contact Children’s Services by email at Brenda.Corbett@yccac.org
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Please call (207) 324-5762, Option 2, to connect with our Transportation Services.
HEAT, ENERGY & FUEL / WEATHERIZATION: Please call (207) 459-2950 to connect with YCCAC Energy Services.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: (Outreach Workers) Please call (207) 324-5762, Option 8 to connect with an Outreach Worker.
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION & FORECLOSURE PREVENTION: To connect with our Homebuyer Education program or for Foreclosure Prevention assistance, please call (207) 324-5762, Option 6. To connect by email to our Homebuyer Education Coordinator, send a message to lee.sullivan@yccac.org.
NASSON HEALTH CARE: Please call (207) 490- 6900 to contact Nasson Health Care for all health services–medical, dental, and behavioral health.
COVID-19 Updates
ARTICLES LISTED BY PROGRAM (click program title to see more)
CHILDREN'S SERVICES (Head Start & Early Head Start)
Head Start and Early Head Start Updated COVID-19 Locations and Hours
ENERGY SERVICES
MARCH 10, 2022
Apply for HEAP Fuel Assistance Up To July 15, 2022
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
MARCH 10, 2022
YCCAC Outreach workers in the Economic Opportunity Department continue to meet with clients remotely, by phone or electronic conferencing, but will offer in-person services as needed. Please call our office at 324-5762 to speak with an Outreach Worker and schedule a meeting option that works for you. Individuals may visit our Sanford and Biddeford offices in-person for assistance; however, the Kittery site remains closed.
Foreclosure prevention and counseling services are available remotely by contacting Marie Hogue at 324-5762 ext.2918.
Homebuyer Education Classes Go Online
HEALTH SERVICES (NASSON HEALTH CARE)
MARCH 10, 2022
Nasson Health Care is open and seeing patients without restrictions, other than masking required. Nasson is also seeing patients with respiratory symptoms. The health center offers COVID-19 testing and vaccination, and offers telehealth services whenever appropriate.
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TRANSPORTATION
APRIL 20, 2022
YCCAC Drops Mask Requirements for Passengers on Agency Buses
Effective April 20, 2022, York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) will no longer require passengers to wear masks on board YCCAC buses.
Masks are welcome and remain an important preventive measure against COVID-19. Anyone needing or choosing to wear one is encouraged to do so.
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MARCH 10, 2022
All YCCAC Transportation programs, except for the Shoreline Explorer summer bus and trolley network, are in full operation. Sanford Transit, WAVE, Local Rides, the Connecting to Cancer Care program, Kennebunk In-Town Transportation (KITT), Southern Maine Connector, Orange 5, and the Volunteer Driver program are all running. Riders and drivers are required to wear face coverings when aboard YCCAC vehicles.
WIC NUTRITION SERVICES
MARCH 10, 2022
The WIC Nutrition program continues to observe COVID-19 safety protocols that endorse remote client/staff interaction. Most—but not all—WIC meetings are held by phone or electronic conferencing. WIC clients can schedule pick-up of eWIC cards, breastfeeding supplies and literature, or child weigh-in by calling the WIC office at 459-2942 (Sanford) or 283-2402 (Biddeford). Clients and staff are required to wear face coverings during in-person meetings.
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CURRENT NEWS
February 25, 2022
Governor Mills’ Statement on New U.S. CDC Guidance
Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated masking guidance:
“Maine has experienced a significant and welcome decline in hospitalizations over the last several weeks, which further reinforces my belief that as the circumstances of this pandemic change, so too should our public health recommendations,” said Governor Janet Mills. “To that end, I have directed the Maine CDC to review this new Federal guidance in order to inform Maine’s own recommendations as we enter a brighter, more hopeful period and take additional steps towards normalcy. Our guidance should be simple, straightforward, and reflect our assessment of the risk the virus poses in Maine. Throughout the pandemic, Maine people have stepped up, and with our positive downward trends, it is time that they feel a sense of relief too.”
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