
Sade Truiett
- Oct 30, 2015
First State Hosts De-Lead Open House
October 28, 2015--
To raise awareness of the consequences of lead poisoning among children and pregnant women who live in homes built before 1978, First State Community Action Agency held a De-Lead Open House event in Georgetown during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), October 25-31. More event photos on Facebook.
Representatives from First State, Delaware Division of Public Health and HUD spoke on the consequences of lead and lead poisoning in children and

Sade Truiett
- Oct 30, 2015
Senior Companions Recognized for Service
On October 29, 2015, First State's Senior Companion Program held their 34th Annual Appreciation Luncheon at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover Delaware. Eighty-three (83) seniors (companions) were recognized for their dedicated volunteer service in the Senior Companion Program. Guests from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Delaware Division of Aging (Hospice), and Delaware Division of Volunteerism also provided greetings and encouraging words for the volunt

Sade Truiett
- Oct 2, 2015
First State Celebrates Older Workers
“Older workers are experienced, responsible, and they get the job done,” said Roy Hazzard, manager of the Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) as he referenced the senior program participants during the September 23rd older workers celebration event in Rehoboth Beach. The celebration took place during “National Employ Older Workers Week” (September 20- 26, 2015) set annually showcase the Senior Community Service Employment Program— also coined the senior emplo

Sade Truiett
- Oct 1, 2015
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 25-31, 2015
To raise awareness of the consequences of lead poisoning among parents and pregnant women who live in homes built before 1978, First State Community Action Agency is participating in National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) October 25-31 through the following events and activities: Lead Awareness Essay Contest & Dinner The essay is open to all children ages 6-10 years old. Students must write no more than 10 sentences on the dangers and prevention of Lead Poisoning. E
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