Reports & Publications

Head Start Annual Report 2023 – 2024

Head Start/Oregon Prenatal-5 is a program with Community Action Team that works with children and families to promote children’s growth in all areas of development. The program involves families in every aspect of their child’s development. Including parent engagement, accessing local resources, and collaborating with community partners. Community Action Team is an anti-poverty agency that […] Read Article
Strategic Plan, Logic Model, and Indicators 2023-2026

This strategic plan guides the Community Action Team’s efforts from 2023 to 2026, focusing on service delivery, staffing, governance, funding, and partnerships. Each goal is accompanied by targeted strategies and progress indicators to measure success. Goal #1: Integrate Service Delivery, Accountability, and Reporting Strategies: Progress Indicators: Goal #2: Ensure a Skilled, Motivated Workforce Ensure that […] Read Article
Programs & Services Overview

Community Action Team (CAT) provides a broad range of programs and services designed to support individuals, families, and communities. From housing and energy assistance to veteran support, early childhood education, and senior services, our goal is to help people achieve stability and self-sufficiency. For over five decades, CAT has worked to address the unique challenges […] Read Article
2023 Annual Report

Housing Needs Met: Stronger Families: Economic Impacts Community Action Team believes that investing in the local community is the most effective way to reduce the incidence and effects of poverty. CAT does this by connecting individuals in need with the local services available to help them step out of poverty and into self-sufficiency. This includes […] Read Article
Head Start Programs Annual Report 2020

The program emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher and builds relationships with families to support: Together, parents and staff work to provide developmental preschool experiences for children to succeed in school. Parent Quote: “We are always welcomed with a smile and a good morning.” Enrollment Funded Enrollment: 341 […] Read Article
Head Start Annual Report 2019-2020

Through our Head Start program, we provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, and family engagement services, fostering a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Guided by the principles of family-centered care and holistic support, we empower children and their families to navigate the challenges of a changing world. Read Article
Families with New Babies get Support

CAT) has been reaching out to the community in powerful and meaningful ways for 50 years. One program with a particularly long-lasting impact has been in effect for about 20 years: Healthy Families. Read Article
Financial Resources for Homeowners

Community Action Team: The First 50 Years Part 7 – Financial Resources for HomeownersBy Leanne Murray, Community Action Team, Human Investment Department Community Action Team (CAT) has been helping with housing needs for about 30 of its 50 years. Previous articles in this series have covered topics such as weatherization, home rehabilitation, purchasing a home, […] Read Article