Basic Skills Education services include:
-Basic English and Math Skills Improvement
-English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Second Language Career Pathways
-GED Preparation
-College Preparation

All services offered free of charge.

Goodwill Store and Plant has retail opportunities for anyone. Job training services must be referred by Working Solutions.

Goodwill Store and Plant has retail opportunities for anyone.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

LIFE SKILLS
Life Skill training and support is provided to individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to promote furthered independence. Developmental therapy services include teaching money management SKILLS, meal preparation, personal hygiene, social interaction, anger management, home safety, community awareness, housekeeping, communication, social skills development, functional reading, writing, personal safety awareness, public transportation use, and access to other community resources. Services are provided in an individual’s home, at our main site, or in the community.

ASSISTED LIVING
The Arc assists in determining strengths, needs, job interests, and job matches for a variety of careers in employment. Individuals may select: Interviewing Skills, Job Seeking and Keeping Skills, Community Based Work Evaluations, Community Based Work Adjustment, and Personal Computer Training. Qualified Arc staff assist in job development, placement, job training, and follow up services.


VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND JOB TRAINING
Work and Business Services
Production-based work includes: printing mailing, packaging, assembly, and paper contracts. Work can be completed at our main site or we can bring a supervised work group of to your site. Labor costs, liability insurance, employee benefits, and Worker’s Comp coverage are provided by The Arc. Work is secured through a competitive bidding process. One hundred percent quality control is guaranteed. Prevocational activities and work training are provided for persons with disabilities preparing to enter the competitive labor market.

ONE ON ONE JOB COACHING
Assistance is provided to individuals with disabilities to search for a job, obtain a job and learn the job with support from staff.

RECREATION
(Recreation And Vacation Experiences) www.thearcinc.org/raveabout.htm

Recreation and leisure opportunities enhance each person’s quality of life, including sports, travel, dances, and special events. Vacation packages offer small, integrated travel opportunities at affordable rates. Activities range rafting, and horseback riding, to enjoying city nightlife, train rides, Boise River float trips, Shakespeare nights, bingo, and biking on the Greenbelt. Click the "blue" link above for more detailed information and a current list of activities

SL Start WorkFirst offers programs to help train individuals and aid them in acquiring employment.

The services offered are job placement assessment, job readiness classes, case management, transitional services and supportive services.

SL Start WorkFirst offers programs to help train individuals and aid them in acquiring, maintaining and enhancing employment.

The services offered are job placement assessment, job readiness classes, case management, transitional services and supportive services.

ABE is a basic skills program for adults 16 years-of-age and older who are not currently enrolled in high school.  In addition, we serve adults who have graduated from high school and wish to brush up their reading, writing, or math skills so they can transition into college or the workforce.  All new students attend an orientation session that covers program expectations and provides assessments.

Each student's course of study is framed by an educational plan based on the unique needs of the student.  ABE offers structured classes at various levels of reading, writing, and math.  Our students have the option of online instruction as well.

ABE can help you:

• Improve math, reading, and writing skills.
• Prepare for college.
• Prepare for and pass the GED.
• Become digitally literate.
• Learn to speak English (for non-native learners).
• Prepare for U.S. Citizenship.

***NO CLASSES OFFERED IN THE SUMMER - ONLY DURING SCHOOL YEAR***

*Provide basic educational services to persons 16 years of age and older, and out of public school, including GED preparation and testing, literacy services and ESL (English as Second Language) instruction. There are fees for GED testing and certain other services, but most are free of charge.

*The Adult Basic Education Program is administered by the Idaho Department of Education.

LiLI connects you with top quality academic and professional resources.

• Research Materials
• Job Seekers
• Health Information
• Elementary Students
• Higher Education
• The LiLI Databases (LiLI-D) are online services providing full-text articles from magazines, professional journals, newspapers, and reference books free to all Idaho residents.
  
  

There's something for everyone - K-12 students, researchers, consumers - everyone! Best of all, LiLI is free to all Idahoans. (If you're not an Idahoan, check with your local or state library to discover similar database offerings they may provide).

To start using LiLI, look up a database by subject, by name, or categorized by topic areas for kids or students. You'll find links to numerous databases covering a wide range of subjects.

The Center for New Directions offers individual career/personal counseling and classes for single parents, displaced homemakers and other adults going through a transition. One on one sessions are available for self-esteem building, re-focusing your life, career or self exploration. Mentoring and retention services for EITC students.

Counseling for students and adults.

The Center for New Directions serves single parents and displaced homemakers. The Center is a career counseling center, focusing on helping individuals plan for work and educational success. The center sponsors activities to assist women going into non-traditional careers. Various referrals are available, such as to BSU'S GED and Adult basic education programs. Workshops about self esteem and finding employment.

Thrift Store sells clothing, furniture, and small appliances.

* National Council of La Raza Affiliate * Food Bank. Tue. - Fri. 8:30- 4:00 Must call for Appointment.
Job placements or job training for people with agricultural related experience. Provide services to low income seasonal/migrant individuals and families employed with raw agricultural products, at risk youth counseling, English as second language (improving job skills for H & W clients), Bilingual aids education, financial assistance, rental emergency, food, Head Start, scholarships for low income individuals. Will help with transportation costs (ie bus tickets in emergency)

Private, non-profit agency which serves the economically and socially disadvantaged by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.
NAMPA ADRESS: 984 W. Corporate Ln.
Services may include, but are not limited to, food commodities, emergency food, energy assistance, limited financial assistance dependent upon funding sources, family development programs, and telephone assistance (you can apply for the telephone assistance program at either Century Link or the Community Action Agency). Other community programs may be available, call your local office for details.

Individuals and households that would be homeless but for this assistance. Both of the following must apply:
-1. There are no other appropriate housing options – are you, or will you be living in an emergency shelter or in your car without this assistance? ~ AND ~
-2. There are no financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in existing housing.
Eligible individuals and households need to reside within Ada County, qualify as homeless or at risk of homelessness, meet specific risk factors established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and meet the following income guidelines for a household:
1 Person $21,900.00
2 Persons $25,000.00
3 Persons $28,150.00
4 Persons $31,250.00
5 Persons $33,750.00
6 Persons $36,250.00
7 Persons $38,750.00
8 Persons $41,250.00
This program cannot assist with payment for mortgage costs or other fees associated with retaining homeowners’ housing.
Application Process:
• Make an appointment by phone at this office for initial consultation and determination of eligibility. ***The application process will be in Payette.***
Documents to Bring to Appointment (*this is not an inclusive list):
• Copy of Eviction Notice or Court Order
• Lease or Occupancy Agreement with Landlord Name and Contact Information
• Proof of Income for everyone in the household 18 +
• Utility Shut Off Notice
• Foreclosure Notice on Financial Letterhead
*All adults in the household will need to sign application forms.

Education
Emergency Services
Employment
Housing
Income Management
Nutrition Partnerships
Family Development

Private, non-profit agency which serves the low income senior citizens and families and handicapped people by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.

Services may include, but are not limited to, emergency food, energy assistance, clothing, family development programs, Other community programs may be available, call your local office for details.
handyman: senior citizen and disabled. and citizen ---- in home services..

Thrift shop - open 8 am - noon and 1 pm - 4:30 pm

Health and Welfare applications available for Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, and Medicaid.

Also will email or scan documents for customers.

Facebook group page - WICAP of Valley County

Private, non-profit agency which serves the economically and socially disadvantaged by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.

Services may include, but are not limited to, food commodities, emergency food, energy assistance, limited financial assistance dependent upon funding sources, family development programs, special housing programs, disaster services and telephone assistance. Other community programs may be available, call your local office for details.

Private, non-profit agency which serves the economically and socially disadvantaged by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.

Services may include, but are not limited to, food commodities, emergency food, energy assistance, clothing, limited financial assistance dependent upon funding sources, family development programs, special housing programs, and telephone assistance. Other community programs may be available, call your local office for details.

IDA stands for Individual Development Accounts. IDAs are matched savings accounts that can only be used to save for a certain asset goal. To get more information ask to speak to an account manager.

Private, non-profit agency which serves the economically and socially disadvantaged by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.

Services may include, but are not limited to, food commodities, emergency food, energy assistance, limited financial assistance dependent upon funding sources, family development programs, special housing programs, and telephone assistance. Other community programs may be available, call your local office for details.

IDA stands for Individual Development Accounts. IDAs are matched savings accounts that can only be used to save for a certain asset goal. To get more information ask to speak to an account manager.

Private, non-profit agency which serves the economically and socially disadvantaged by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.

Services may include, but are not limited to, food commodities, emergency food, energy assistance, clothing, limited financial assistance dependent upon funding sources, family development programs, special housing programs, and telephone assistance. Other community programs may be available, call your local office for details.

IDA stands for Individual Development Accounts. IDAs are matched savings accounts that can only be used to save for a certain asset goal. To get more information ask to speak to an account manager.

Specialisterne is a worldwide organization that helps connect individuals with neurodivergence, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder, with employment opportunities.

Individuals can see job openings or apply for future notification.

Companies and schools can get more information about participating in Specilisterne's programs or getting training opportunities for their organization.