Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, Inc. – Community Center
MISSION
Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, Inc.’s mission is to assist low income persons to become self-sufficient through services that help them find employment, counseling and financial assistance which prevents homelessness and, adult basic education for the GED. In addition, FACAA seeks to provide advocacy the public at large to understand the needs of the disadvantaged through presentations before social service providers, community groups and public officials. FACAA works to educate the low income citizens’ audience through community meetings, educational flyers and invitations to services – and partners with peer organizations to maximize the resources which remain scarce, but desperately needed all too often.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Homeless
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
- Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Public housing residents
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Below grade level
- Disabled, including learning disabilities
- Homeless or runaway
- Juvenile offender
- Needs assistance to gain employment
- School dropout
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- DeKalb County
- Fulton County
- City of Atlanta
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Employment readiness counseling
- Job search coaching
- Varied job search and placement services
Post-employment Services
- Financial planning education
Supportive Services
- Transportation assistance
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
- Adult literacy and basic education
Soft Skills Training
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Managing stress
- Planning / organizational skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations