General Info

Anoka County Community Action Program, also known as ACCAP, is an independent nonprofit agency that began in 1965 under the Economic Opportunity Act. A volunteer governing board directs the activities of ACCAP and comprises representatives of the public and private sectors and the low-income community. The organization offers educational opportunities through programs such as Head Start and Home Ownership Workshops. It provides information and referral services to Anoka County residents through programs such as Child Care Resource & Referral and the Senior Information Line. ACCAP also offers direct services and subsidies to residents, including affordable housing, the Energy Assistance Program, the Child Care Assistance Program and the Weatherization Program. ACCAP serves residents of Anoka County, Minn., as well as Head Start families living in Washington County, Minn.