
Sade Truiett
- Aug 24, 2018
Registration Now Open: After-School Program
Kids are heading back to school... have you thought about what they'll do after school? If you're not sure what to involve your child in after school, then think no more! Sign them up for First State's FREE Afterschool Program*!! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR Call 302-856-7761 ext 110 for more details.

Sade Truiett
- Aug 24, 2018
Inside Out Dads Graduation
A Second Chance re-entry program will host a graduation event for participants in its Inside Out Dads course on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. The ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm at First State Community Action Agency (308 N. Railroad Ave.) in Georgetown. All are welcome to take part in the celebration.
For more information, contact Anthony Williams at 302-856-7761 ext. 124.

Sade Truiett
- Aug 21, 2018
Hair & Beyond - A Back to School Community Event
Dover– On Saturday, August 18th, First State's Promoting Safe & Stable Families program held a "Hair & Beyond" back to school community event in Kent County. The event focused on generating community awareness of the consultation and support services offered to low-income families through the Promoting Safe & Stable Families Program, the Delaware Fatherhood & Family Coalition, and the Community Leadership Committee. Moreover, the agency partnered with local barbers and styl

Sade Truiett
- Aug 16, 2018
Jefferson Awards Service Event Supports Local Youth
Buckets of Love Project to Benefit Youth in Sussex County Georgetown– The Jefferson Awards hosted a local community service event promoting this year’s LEAD360 winning project, Buckets of Love, on Wednesday, August 15th at Sussex Technical High School.
Local Volunteers congregated in the cafeteria of the high school where they prepared 125 buckets filled with children's books, toys, activities and inspirational messages to bring joy to underserved (and deserving) children

Sade Truiett
- Aug 16, 2018
First State turning home ownership dreams into reality
First State would like to congratulate the Tymes Family on their new home purchase! A special thank you goes out to First State's housing counselor and manager, Marva Hammond, for all her hard work and assistance in getting this family into an affordable home of their own. What a wonderful feeling of accomplishment! First State is here to help turn your home ownership dreams into reality
If you or anybody you know is looking to purchase a home, have them give First State's

Sade Truiett
- Aug 16, 2018
Healthy Living Series
Join us for a
Family Fun & Fitness Event!
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
&
Thursday, August 23, 2018
5:30 P.M.
Bernice Edwards Community Training & Resource Center
First State Community Action Agency
308 N. Railroad Ave
Georgetown, DE 19947
Dinner will be provided
.
The Healthy Living Series is presented by: First State CAA. & Dept. of Services for Children, Youth and their Families

Sade Truiett
- Aug 14, 2018
First State Celebrates Summer Camp Youth
What a GREAT Summer!!!! On August 2, 2018, First State Community Action Agency held a summer camp closing Celebration in Georgetown. Students, parents, staff and school administrators came together to celebrate what youth learned in the program over summer. The celebration focused around prevention on the following topics: tobacco, healthy food, exercise and bullying. More than 30 youth participated in the camp ceremony, demonstrating their knowledge, music and artistic tal

Sade Truiett
- Aug 7, 2018
Don't Miss this Opportunity to Share your Ideas
First State is seeking the ideas, insight, and experiences of members in the community around the topic of ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug) use in Delaware. Join us for our next Listening Session: 9/27 - Wilmington, DE {see flyer for time and location} Your voice and experience is VITAL to understanding (and enhancing) the effectiveness of current services and strategies in meeting the needs of individuals and communities in your region. Be a part of the Solution. For
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