Self-Sufficiency Programs

Enhancing the quality of life by empowering and supporting individuals to achieve self-sufficiency.

The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency offers family self-sufficiency program for individuals and families receiving the Housing Choice Voucher through MSHDA.

Need assistance with your water or sewer bill? NEMCSA might be able to help!  The Water Program is a program that provides funding to eligible, low-income households to assist with paying water and sewer bills. 

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) permanently reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of homes while ensuring residents’ health and safety. 

Home visits and play groups support families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.

A no-cost preschool program for children 3 – 5 years of age that will help to prepare them for school.

The Great Start Readiness Program provides many of the same services as Head Start for children 4 years of age.

Research shows that there is a direct correlation between a child’s success in school and regular attendance.

NEMCSA believes that every child, adult, and family has the right to live in a safe, healthy, thriving community.

 Money management is something everyone deals with. We have compiled some resources to help.

Good healthcare is important to your child's development. Head Start/Early Head Start/GSRP helps to ensure their health through the development of a healthcare program. 

Did you know that every time you touch your child, a pathway develops in the child’s brain? You are your child’s first and best teacher! 

Make sure your child is on track to succeed in mathematics and be the best student they can be. 

Children love to use their imagination. Play is learning. Puddles become "oceans," branches become "forts," and stumps become "mountains." Outdoor play supports a healthy mind.

Learn about conscious discipline and how to teach emotional-regulation to your child. 

View the Early Childhood Safety Family Handbook

Read the NEMCSA volunteer handbook and learn about more ways to volunteer outside of the classroom. 

Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the best way to advocate for your child.

Access the Parent Portal to record time in the classroom, connect your account with your child(ren), and more. 

Please don’t be shy! We need you! We will give you all the help you need! Just let us know what you would like to do to get started!!!