Community Action Partnership of Strafford County

What Community Action Partnership of Strafford County does

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1965 under the Economic Opportunities Act of 1964, headquartered in Dover, New Hampshire. It is the sole provider in Strafford County of a comprehensive suite of coordinated antipoverty programs serving children, families, low-income individuals, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness. The organization operates five physical service locations (Dover headquarters with the Bradley Commons facility, Farmington, Rochester, and Somersworth) staffed by approximately 150 employees, with all programs delivered free of charge to eligible residents. Governance is provided by a unique tripartite Board of Directors composed of elected officials, community leaders from the private and public sectors, and past or current clients.

CAPSC's service portfolio is organized into five program clusters comprising 16 distinct offerings. Early Care and Education delivers Head Start Preschool, Early Head Start, and childcare using Creative Curriculum and Parents as Teachers home visiting models. Family Support encompasses the Family Resource Center, Comprehensive Family Support Services, Healthy Families America home visiting, Kinship Navigation, and a statewide Diaper Distribution Program where CAPSC serves as the lead hub agency. Energy Assistance includes the LIHEAP-funded Fuel Assistance Program, Electric Assistance Program (5%-86% bill discounts), and Weatherization Assistance Program. Food and Nutrition operates food pantries, USDA Summer Meals, and Holiday Food Baskets. Housing and Homeless Services span street outreach, coordinated entry, the Home For Now family shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, domestic violence housing support, senior transportation (18,000+ miles annually), and senior housing partnerships (Covered Bridge Manor and Gafney Home, managed jointly with Alliance Asset Management).

The business model is grant-funded: federal block grants (Community Services Block Grant, Head Start, LIHEAP, HUD, USDA, TEFAP) provide core operations funding, supplemented by state and local government appropriations, Granite United Way and New Hampshire Charitable Foundation grants, corporate sponsorships (Hannaford, Dunkin, Dover Honda, US Foods, regional banks), municipal support, fees for service where permitted, and individual donations. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on standard nonprofit case management and client intake systems, including an online application portal for energy assistance. Pricing is uniformly free-of-charge to end users, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization does not operate outside Strafford County except through specific program mandates such as the state-wide diaper distribution hub and regional domestic violence housing access point.

Name

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County

Legal name

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County

Website

https://straffordcap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County is a Dover, NH-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free antipoverty programs including Head Start, fuel and electric assistance, food pantries, housing and homelessness services, and senior support to low-income children, families, seniors, and unhoused residents across Strafford County.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), Child Nutrition & Meal Programs (CACFP/Snack Programs) (EDACAMAA), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Energy assistance programs
• Early childhood education
• Housing assistance services
• Food assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Head Start program, and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These grants fund core operations and specific programs including early childhood education, fuel assistance, and weatherization services.
2. State and Local Government Funds: Funding from State of New Hampshire and local municipal sources to support community services and programs.
3. United Way and Foundation Grants: Granite United Way grants and New Hampshire Charitable Foundation support for community programs and services.
4. Corporate Sponsorships and Donations: Local businesses and organizations provide financial sponsorships, in-kind donations, and support for programs including summer meals, food pantries, and holiday assistance. Partners include Hannaford, Dunkin, Dover Honda, USDA, US Foods, and other local companies.
5. Fees for Service: Some programs generate fees for service as permitted under grant guidelines.
6. Municipal Support and Donations: Direct financial support and in-kind donations from municipalities and community members throughout Strafford County.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) is a private nonprofit social services agency that delivers a comprehensive suite of coordinated programs to children, families, low-income individuals, and seniors in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Services span early childhood education (Head Start, Early Head Start, childcare), family support, fuel and electric assistance, weatherization, food pantries, summer meals, homelessness prevention and shelter, domestic violence housing support, senior transportation, and affordable senior housing. All services are provided free of charge to eligible residents and funded through federal, state, and local grants, foundation support, corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County is a private nonprofit organization established in 1965 that provides a comprehensive suite of social service programs designed to reduce barriers and improve economic stability for residents of Strafford County, New Hampshire. The organization operates as a single integrated service delivery model rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its programs span early childhood education (Early Care and Education Programs with childcare, Head Start, and Early Head Start), family support services (Family Resource Center, Comprehensive Family Support Services, Healthy Families America, Kinship Navigation, Diaper Distribution), energy assistance (Fuel Assistance, Electric Assistance, Weatherization Assistance), food and nutrition (Food Pantries, Summer Meals, Holiday Food Baskets), and housing services (Homeless Services, Housing Navigation, Domestic Violence Housing Support, Senior Housing, Senior Transportation). These programs work collaboratively to address the interconnected needs of children, families, seniors, and low-income individuals, serving nearly 150 staff across offices in Dover, Farmington, Rochester, and Somersworth.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Care and Education Programs Comprehensive early childhood education services for children aged 0-5 years including Child Care, Head Start Preschool, Early Head Start, Before and After Care, Full Day Care, and Home-Based Programming, implementing Creative Curriculum and Parents as Teachers home visiting models.
• Family Resource Center Center- and community-based services providing parenting classes, play groups, drop-in support, and concrete supports like free diapers for parents, caregivers, and children, with locations in Dover and Rochester.
• Comprehensive Family Support Services Preventative program providing individualized guidance, education, and support to families with children prenatal to age 21 to reduce risks of child abuse and neglect, including home visits and goal-setting support.
• Healthy Families America

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed 313,111 pounds of food to approximately 3,000 individuals in 2024
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Back Bay NetworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting CAPSC programs and services.
• Bangor Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting CAPSC programs and services.
• Bank of New HampshireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting CAPSC programs and services.
• Connexus Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting CAPSC programs and services.
• HannafordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and food donation partner supporting CAPSC food programs.
• US FoodsminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Summer Meals sponsor and food supplier partner.
• Alliance Asset ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for senior housing including Covered Bridge Manor and Gafney Home. Alliance manages senior housing applications and properties while CAPSC provides programming and support services.
• Dover Housing AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Covered Bridge Manor senior housing development along with Board of Strafford County Commissioners and HUD.
• New Hampshire Community Action Partnership (NH CAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide network of Community Action Agencies in New Hampshire. CAPSC is one of five CAAs in the state.
• National Community Action PartnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network connecting over 1,000 Community Action Agencies across the U.S.
• EversourceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeatherization program partner providing energy efficiency improvements. Eversource participates in most weatherization projects.
• UnitilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeatherization program partner for energy efficiency improvements in partnership with state program.
• New Hampshire Electric Co-opminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectric Assistance Program partner providing discounted electric rates for eligible households.
• New Hampshire Community Action Partnership (NHCAP) / NHCAAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPSC serves as lead hub agency in New Hampshire for diaper distribution through 20 collaborating agencies serving just over 1,200 at-risk children.
• Tri-County Community Action ProgramminorOthersOne of five Community Action Agencies in New Hampshire, part of the statewide CAP network.
• Southern New Hampshire ServicesminorOthersOne of five Community Action Agencies in New Hampshire, part of the statewide CAP network.
• Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack CountiesminorOthersOne of five Community Action Agencies in New Hampshire, part of the statewide CAP network.
• Southwestern Community ServicesminorOthersOne of five Community Action Agencies in New Hampshire, part of the statewide CAP network.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tri-County Community Action Program: NH CAA serving Coos, Carroll, and Grafton counties. Operates Head Start, energy assistance, weatherization, and housing programs under the same CAA federal framework as CAPSC.
• Southern New Hampshire Services: One of the five New Hampshire Community Action Agencies covering Hillsborough and Rockingham counties. Directly comparable as a CAA delivering the same CSBG/Head Start/LIHEAP/HUD program mix to a different NH catchment.
• Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties: Sibling NH CAA serving Belknap and Merrimack counties with the same multi-service nonprofit model (energy assistance, Head Start, housing, food). Operates under identical federal CAA framework as CAPSC.
• Southwestern Community Services: NH CAA covering Cheshire and Sullivan counties. Comparable mission, funding mix (CSBG, LIHEAP, Head Start), and program portfolio including senior services, housing, and energy assistance.

Emerging players

• New Hampshire Food Bank: Statewide Feeding America affiliate distributing food to pantries including CAPSC's Dover and Rochester locations. Comparable in food-security mission but acts as a wholesale distributor rather than a direct-service provider.
• Harbor Care: NH-based nonprofit providing housing, homeless services, supportive housing for veterans and families, and health care. Overlaps with CAPSC's Housing Opportunity Center, Home For Now shelter, and rapid rehousing programs.
• Families in Transition / New Horizons: Manchester-based NH nonprofit focused on homelessness prevention, housing, food, and recovery services. Comparable in homelessness, housing stabilization, and food pantry offerings but geographically concentrated in Hillsborough County.
• New Hampshire Catholic Charities: New Hampshire-wide multi-service nonprofit delivering adoption, family support, refugee resettlement, and emergency assistance. Adjacent to CAPSC's family support and emergency relief programs but faith-based and not a CAA.

Others

• National Community Action Partnership: National umbrella network connecting 1,000+ CAAs across the U.S., of which CAPSC is a member. Not a competitor but a key ecosystem body providing training, advocacy, and federal liaison for CAAs like CAPSC.

Regional players

• Greater Nashua Mental Health Center / Gateways Community Services: NH-based nonprofit providing mental health, developmental services, and family support across southern NH. Overlaps with CAPSC's family support and kinship navigation but specialized in behavioral health.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/capofstraffordcounty
• Xx.com/straffordcap
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capsc

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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