Welcome to KVCAP

COVID-19 Updates

At KVCAP the health and well-being of our customers, staff, and community are our #1 priority.

Our KVCAP facilities in Waterville, Augusta, and Skowhegan are open to the public.

As of August 30, 2021 all visitors/clients are required to wear a face covering when visiting any of our facilities.

All KVCAP child care and preschool partner locations are currently in operation with child care spots available at several locations. For more information on specific options, click “For Families” above.

The Kennebec and Somerset Explorer transit buses have resumed pre-pandemic routes and schedules as of June 21, 2021. For more information, click “Transportation” above.

Do you need help? Contact us!

Please email our office at info@kvcap.org or call 1-800-542-8227. We continue to share resources on our Facebook page. To visit, click HERE.

KVCAP News

Save Money at Tax Time!

January 12, 2022

Free tax prep by IRS certified volunteers! File your taxes for free and get information about classes, savings, and other resources! See flyers below for more information about the Waterville and Skowhegan tax clinics offered by the Central Maine Cash Coalition.

Are you going to Skowhegan’s first Festival of Trees?

December 3, 2021

Join us and view all of the amazing trees, including our contribution, a puzzle tree! Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce & HVSC have teamed up for our FIRST annual Festival of Trees at T & B’s Celebration Center! Come have some holiday fun– purchase tickets (.50 each) to enter to win your favorite trees from […]

Will you help with our diaper collection at the Red Barn?

November 29, 2021

The Red Barn Restaurant in Augusta is partnering with our Kennebec Family Enrichment Council to collect diapers for families in need throughout the month of December!

Join us for Waterville’s Festival of Trees!

November 19, 2021

Join us at the Festival of Trees at the Elm on College Ave in Waterville. We sponsored a tree (golf themed) titled “May the Course Be With You” Cost to enter: $2.00 (12 and under free) Tickets: $.50 each Event days/times: Nov. 19-21 and 26-28. Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays […]

KVCAP’s Food & Fun Drive-Thru Event

September 23, 2021

Join us on Wednesday, October 6th between 4pm and 6pm for a drive-thru event where families can access local resource information, a free children’s book, a bag filled with children’s activities, and a $30 food card! There will be 150 resource bags and food cards at all three locations – Waterville, Skowhegan, and Augusta. For […]

Explorer Transit Service Update

June 8, 2021

Beginning Monday, June 21st, all Kennebec and Somerset Explorer Public Transit buses will return to regular route service. Facemasks will continue to be required on all public transit as mandated by the TSA. Social distancing guidelines should be followed when situations allow.

Those experiencing homelessness can get Economic Impact Payments and other tax benefits; permanent address not required

April 16, 2021

IR-2021-87, April 15, 2021 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today continued an ongoing effort to help those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic by reminding people who don’t have a permanent address or a bank account that they may still qualify for Economic Impact Payments and other tax benefits. Click HERE to read the full […]

IRS to recalculate taxes on unemployment benefits; refunds to start in May

April 5, 2021

IR-2021-71, March 31, 2021 WASHINGTON – To help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will take steps to automatically refund money this spring and summer to people who filed their tax return reporting unemployment compensation before the recent changes made by the American Rescue Plan. To read more, click HERE.

IRS extends additional tax deadlines for individuals to May 17

March 30, 2021

Notice 2021-21 provides disaster relief, in the form of postponing certain Federal tax filing and payment deadlines, and associated interest, penalties, and additions to tax, for taxpayers filing Form 1040 series returns, who have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This notice also postpones, for individual taxpayers, the time for filing […]

Educare Central Maine’s 10th Anniversary

March 11, 2021

Have you seen our insert in the Morning Sentinel newspaper? We want to take a moment to thank everyone who has made our first ten years such a huge success! Click HERE to view the insert.

Virtual Playgroup for Parents and their Children

March 5, 2021

You are invited to join our virtual playgroup! Join us on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 11:00am for fun and socialization. No pre-registration required! To join, click on this zoom link click HERE. To learn more, click HERE.

The Front Porch Project of Maine

February 11, 2021

The Front Porch Project® (FPP)of Maine is a community response initiative, funded in part by donations to the Maine Children’s Trust on behalf of Marissa Kennedy, a child tragically lost to child abuse. The initiative is based on the belief that everyone has a role in helping to protect children and support families in their […]

Second round of Economic Impact Payments on their way

January 5, 2021

IR-2021-01, Jan. 4, 2021 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today urged people to visit IRS.gov for the most current information on the second round of Economic Impact Payments rather than calling the agency or their financial institutions or tax software providers. IRS phone assistors do not have additional information beyond what’s available on IRS.gov. […]