Research from various sectors continues to build the case for the pervasive and damaging effects of trauma across the lifespan - but especially on children. With a reach into some of our nation's most vulnerable populations, it is of critical importance for the Community Action Network to be informed and prepared to address this issue […]

During this webinar, Partnership CEO, Denise Harlow, will be talking about Community Action Month 2019 — showing what people have done throughout the network, using the Impact Report, and providing a general Partnership update. Register

The Census is a critical process that affects us all. Census data is used to apportion representation among states, draw congressional and state legislative districts, school districts and voting precincts, enforce voting rights and civil rights legislation, and distribute federal dollars to states (including CSBG, Head Start, Weatherization and many more!). Community Action is playing […]

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On May 7th, the Office of Management and Budget issued a request for comment on on a proposal to adjust how the Official Poverty Measure (OPM) is calculated.The proposal could result in an artificially low estimate of the number of children and families who fall below the official poverty line. This could eventually make fewer people eligible for benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and ACA subsidies, as well as programs like CSBG, Head Start, LIHEAP, Weatherization, and many others. This webinar will give an overview of the proposal and the possible impacts on Community Action. We will also share suggested comments and templates that your agency can use to officially weigh in the proposal if you choose. Comments on the Federal Register Notice are due June 21.