OACAA Foundation Level Seminar Series CPR Training

The Spring Foundation Level Seminar Series 2, Part 4 was held on April 24th, 2018.  There were thirty-two staff members in attendance from six community action agencies receiving certification in CPR, First Aid, and choking prevention for adults, children, and infants. OACAA offers classes under our Foundation Level Seminar Series twice a year.  These classes are designed for community actions …

Nurturing motherhood through challenges

No matter how you look at it, parenting is tough. But when you add financial struggles and substance recovery to the challenges of raising three young daughters, it all can become very overwhelming. Meloney, a Mansfield, Ohio native, was struggling to raise her children while also living in poverty and trying to overcome addiction. She had difficulty maintaining a job, …