Community Action of Southern Indiana

Jeffersonville, IN - 47130

(812) 288-6451




Offer a number of programs that are inclusive to needs of all ages, ranging from Early Head Start program to VITA Tax Program:


Early Head Start/ Head Start- Providing outreach, education and enrollment for persons needing a Quality Health Plan (QHP) or additional funds to pay for healthcare costs as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Individual Development Accounts- This is a matched savings program designed to assist individuals in achieving self-sufficiency through financial literacy and asset generation.

Energy Assistance Program - Programs assists with paying energy bills and keeps utilities from being disconnected.

Housing Choice Voucher Program - Program offers monthly rental assistance to qualifying families in order to prevent homelessness, largely for senior citizens and people with disabilities, and ensures that people have an affordable and safe place to live.

Weatherization Program - Offers assistance that permanently reduces the high cost of home utilities and helps to keep people safe and warm.

Minority Health Initiative - Eliminates health disparities through research, training, education, advocacy, and access to healthcare services for minority populations.

Southern Indiana Tobacco Coalition - Focuses on tobacco cessation in the minority community.

Life Literacy Academy - LLA is a cohort-based model program that teaches and engages students in the 8th-12th grades to develop strong character, intentionally acquire external/internal assets and transition with a positive plan post high school.

Microenterprise Small Business - Small Business Development provides new and existing small business owners an understanding of the financial aspects of running a small business and offer development, planning, training and technical suppor.

VITA Tax Program - Tax Program that offers free tax help to qualifying households who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

Family Development/ Crisis Assistance Program - Designed to monetarily assist persons/families experiencing a financial shortfall caused by external factors, as well as to offer case management services.

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