What Southeastern Community Action Partnership does

Southeastern Community Action Partnership (SCAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community action agency incorporated in 1964 and headquartered in Lumberton, North Carolina. The organization delivers three integrated core programs: Head Start and Early Head Start early childhood education serving 940 children across 13 facilities (five of which are agency-owned, all rated 4 or 5 stars by NC DHHS); the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency (FESS) program providing case management, education, employment, and housing support to approximately 3,200 low-income individuals and families across seven counties; and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for Scotland County, including tenant-based, project-based, and homeownership voucher options. SCAP has grown from its original four-county footprint to serve 11 North Carolina counties, with a February 2026 designation expanding CSBG services into four Piedmont Region counties (Chatham, Durham, Orange, Randolph).

SCAP is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors and led by CEO Dr. Ericka J. Whitaker (since 2014), with a leadership team including a COO, CFO, and program directors for Head Start, Section 8 HUD, and CSBG. The agency operates on an annual budget exceeding $22 million, funded primarily through federal grants from HHS (Office of Head Start), HUD (Section 8), and USDA (CACFP), with additional state funding through NC DHHS and project-specific grants such as the $9.65M NCORR Affordable Housing Development Fund award for 55 housing units at the I. Ellis Johnson site. SCAP's business model is fully grant-funded; services are provided at no cost to eligible participants based on federal income guidelines, with supplemental donations accepted.

SCAP's go-to-market is community-led, relying on resource fairs, community events, word-of-mouth referrals, partnerships with NC Works and Department of Social Services, and local offices. The organization uses standard government program management systems rather than proprietary technology. Customer segments are exclusively low-income families with young children, individuals seeking affordable housing, and families working toward self-sufficiency, all served through federally-determined eligibility criteria.

Name

Southeastern Community Action Partnership

Legal name

Southeastern Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Website

https://scapnc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Southeastern Community Action Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community action agency founded in 1964 that delivers Head Start early childhood education, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) administration, and CSBG self-sufficiency programs to low-income families across 11 North Carolina counties under an annual budget exceeding $22 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Early Head Start & Publicly Funded Infant/Toddler Programs (EDACAGAH), Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Housing choice vouchers
• Community services block grant
• Family self-sufficiency programs
• Community action agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Lumberton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants (Head Start/Early Head Start): Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. SCAP receives grant numbers 04CH012643 and 04CH011643 from the Office of Head Start. This is the largest revenue stream supporting early childhood education programs.
2. HUD Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Program: Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Greensboro Field Office. SCAP serves as the designated Public Housing Agency (PHA) for Scotland County, administering tenant-based and project-based housing vouchers.
3. Community Services Block Grant (CSBG): Funded through the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Community Services Block Grant program. The FESS (Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency) project works with families to achieve self-sufficiency goals.
4. USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): Funded by the USDA through the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health for meal programs at Head Start centers.
5. Affordable Housing Development Grant: SCAP was awarded $9,656,244 through a partnership with Scotland County via the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Affordable Housing Development Fund (AHDF) to build 55 affordable housing units at the I. Ellis Johnson site.
6. Donations: SCAP accepts donations through PayPal, by mail, and in person. Donations can be designated to specific programs or as unrestricted funds. Disaster relief donations can be earmarked for the disaster relief fund.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southeastern Community Action Partnership delivers federally-funded Head Start and Early Head Start early childhood education (940 children across 13 facilities), the Community Services Block Grant Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency (FESS) program supporting more than 3,200 low-income individuals and families with case management, education, job training, and housing navigation, and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program providing tenant-based and project-based rental assistance as the designated Public Housing Agency for Scotland County. All services are provided at no cost to eligible participants based on federal income guidelines.

Product overview

Southeastern Community Action Partnership (SCAP) is a nonprofit community action agency offering an integrated portfolio of social service programs. The core offerings include: (1) Head Start & Early Head Start Programs for early childhood education serving 940 children across 13 facilities in six counties; (2) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)/Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency (FESS) program supporting self-sufficiency through case management, education, and employment services; (3) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/Section 8) program providing tenant-based and project-based rental assistance in Scotland County. These programs are designed to work together holistically, with housing assistance connecting families to Head Start education and CSBG self-sufficiency services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency (FESS): A program under CSBG that works with families to determine their individual and family strengths, needs, and visions for the future, helping them achieve self-sufficiency.

Products and services

• Head Start & Early Head Start Programs Federally-funded preschool learning, health, nutrition, and family support programs for children from low-income families. Serving 940 children across 13 Head Start facilities holding 4 or 5-Star ratings from the NC DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families.
• Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) / Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency (FESS) Self-sufficiency program funded through N.C. Department of Health and Human Services that helps families move above poverty through case management, education, job training, employment support, financial literacy, and housing navigation. Served approximately 3,200 individuals and families across seven counties, with 32 graduates achieving self-sufficiency milestones in 2025-2026.
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program / Section 8 Rental assistance program providing affordable housing options for eligible low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in Scotland County and surrounding areas (up to 10 miles outside the county line). Includes tenant-based vouchers, project-based vouchers tied to specific properties, and HCV Homeownership support.
• HCV Homeownership Program Program allowing eligible HCV participants to use voucher assistance toward homeownership expenses, supporting income-eligible families in purchasing homes. Pairs with local housing counseling agencies that educate participants on budgeting, financial readiness, and the home buying process.

Quantifiable outcome

• 940 children served through Head Start and Early Head Start programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Economic OpportunitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026NC DHHS Office of Economic Opportunity designated SCAP as the Community Action Agency for Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Randolph counties following a competitive selection process, enabling CSBG expansion into the Piedmont Region.
• Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2024The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation partnered with SCAP to provide new kitchen appliances (commercial refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, milk cooler) at Mt. Olive Head Start through the Kitchen Recovery and Health Forward Initiative Program.
• The Michaels OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Michaels Organization owns Greenfield Apartments in Laurinburg, NC, a 48-unit housing community. SCAP partners with them on the Project-Based Housing Voucher (PBV) Program, where rental assistance is tied to the specific property for income-eligible residents.
• Scotland CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCAP partners with Scotland County to build affordable housing at the I. Ellis Johnson Multifamily Housing site. The $9.65M grant from NCORR's Affordable Housing Development Fund, combined with Scotland County's funding and bank loans, will finance 55 affordable housing units.
• NC State Extension / Columbus County Family and Consumer SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNC State Extension, through Columbus County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Meleah Evers, partnered with SCAP's Mt. Olive Head Start for the Healthy ROOTS Initiative Farm to ECE program, supporting the garden and outdoor classroom project.
• Local Housing Counseling AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCAP partners with local agencies that provide housing counseling services to educate Section 8 program participants about budgeting, financial readiness, and the home buying process.
• Local Community Organizations (Piedmont Region)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs SCAP expands into Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Randolph counties, the organization is building partnerships with local leaders, community organizations, and residents to ensure services are responsive to local needs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit operating a broad portfolio of disability, early childhood, and Head Start programs across the U.S. Overlaps with SCAP in delivering Head Start services and serving children with disabilities and low-income families, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• PathStone Corporation: Regional community action and farmworker-support organization offering Head Start, housing, and workforce services across multiple states. Comparable in the breadth of programs and reliance on federal grants, with similar multi-county service footprints.
• Community Action, Inc. Regional community action agency offering Head Start, energy assistance, and self-sufficiency programs across multiple counties. Comparable in scope, federal funding structure, and integrated service delivery model.
• Coastal Community Action: Community action agency providing Head Start, weatherization, and self-sufficiency services in rural Oregon counties. Comparable multi-county service structure, federal grant mix, and population served (low-income rural families).
• Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD): One of the largest community action agencies in the U.S., offering Head Start, housing, and self-sufficiency programs analogous to SCAP's integrated service model. Directly comparable as a multi-program CAA serving low-income populations across a region.
• Bright Beginnings: Nonprofit Head Start and Early Head Start provider serving low-income children and families through multiple centers. Directly comparable in early childhood education program delivery, federal funding reliance, and facility-based service model.
• East Coast Migrant Head Start Project: Federally-funded Head Start / Early Head Start grantee serving migrant and seasonal farmworker families. Directly comparable in Head Start program delivery, federal grant administration, and family support services, though with a more specialized population focus.
• Tri-County Community Action Agency: Regional community action agency providing Head Start, CSBG, and housing services to low-income families across multiple counties. Mirrors SCAP's integrated Head Start/CSBG/housing model and rural county footprint.
• Telamon Corporation: Multi-state community action agency headquartered in North Carolina that delivers Head Start, housing, and workforce development programs. Operates in the same regulatory and funding ecosystem as SCAP, with overlapping federal funding streams.

Others

• National Community Action Partnership: National membership association for community action agencies including SCAP. Not a direct competitor but a peer organization in the same ecosystem that issues credentials (e.g., CCAP) and provides training and advocacy that directly shape SCAP's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FourCountyCommunityServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/four-county-community-services

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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