Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc.

Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts provides high-quality preschool education to three- and four-year-olds with funds provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Early Head Start provides early, continuous, and comprehensive year-round child development and family support services to pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, including those with disabilities.

STEP's Housing & Building Initiatives is dedicated to the development and improvement of residential housing, in partnership with families, neighborhoods, and local government. STEP's Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to help eligible residents reduce their home energy costs.

The vision of the Utilities Assistance Program is for individuals and families learn to manage their own resources, and plan for their futures. It includes PPL OnTrack, UGI Customer Assistance Program, PPL Operation HELP, UGI Operation Share, and partnership with a local municipal water authority.

STEP's Work Ready program assists individuals who are referred by the County Assistance Office. The objective of the program is to assist individuals with stabilizing their barriers to success and with developing skills that prepare them for employment.

Welfare to Work provides transitional transportation assistance and minimizes barriers that prevent families receiving TANF and other income-eligible persons from being hired in competitive employment and from becoming dependable employees.

The Early Learning Resource Center for Region 7 (ELRC) works to ensure that eligible caregivers are able to choose high-quality early care for their children while they work and/or attend school. Additionally, the ELRC provides support for providers, including assistance moving through the Keystone STARS program. The program is funded through the Department of Human Services.

The STEP AmeriCorps program partners with various nonprofit organizations and schools to provide service opportunities to meet the region's needs.

Service Navigation helps to connect individuals and families with STEP and community services for which they may be eligible, also providing case management to income-eligible individuals.

The STEP Office of Aging offers an array of programs and services to adults age 60 and older, including those listed here: APPRISE, Care Management, Community Centers, Congregate Meals, Employment Services, Family Caregiver Support, Fitness Programs, Health Education & Screenings, Home Support Cleaning, Home Modifications, Information & Referral, Legal Programs, Long-Term Care Assessment, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Meals on Wheels, Needs Assessment, Nursing Home Transitions, Nursing Home Waiver, Personal Care, Placement Services, Protective Services, Recreation & Socialization, Transportation, Volunteer Services

STEP Transportation provides door-to-door, shared-ride service Monday through Friday from 6AM-6PM. Transportation is provided on an as-needed basis to medical appointments throughout Pennsylvania. Sponsorship programs include: Persons with Disabilities, Shared-Ride, Welfare-to-Work Transportation, Area Agency on Aging Trips including trips to medical facilities, grocery stores, social service agencies, and senior centers.