• Community Action Network COVID-19 Town Hall

    Join Community Action National Partners CAP, CAPLAW and NASCSP for an update on the impact of COVID-19 on the network. NCAF will participate as schedules allow. Please note that these meetings have been moved to every other Thursday. Register

  • Head Start and Early Head Start, Responding to COVID-19 and Rising Need in States

    As early childhood programs and state policymakers continue to respond to COVID-19, we know that a focus on young children and families living in poverty and those most at-risk is essential to prevent the worst impacts of the pandemic. On this first of a three webinar series hosted by the National Head Start Association, National […]

  • Creating Change Together: Key Findings from the Annie E. Casey Family-Centered Community Change Initiative Evaluation Reports

    In 2012, the Annie E. Casey Foundation launched Family-Centered Community Change™ (FCCC), a multisite initiative to support local partnerships in three high-poverty neighborhoods as they develop a more integrated set of services — including housing assistance, high-quality education and job training — to help parents and children succeed together in what is known as a […]

  • COVID-19 Impact on the 2020 Census

    Learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the 2020 Census, including changes to the timeline and Census Bureau operations. Register

  • Energy OutWest Conference

    Register now for the upcoming Energy OutWest Conference, August 10th - 14th, 2020. The 2020 Energy OutWest Conference will be held at the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas. Click here to learn more and register.

  • Advocating for your Community: Effective Strategies for Public Policy Engagement

    CAAs and state associations have unique insight into how proposed policy changes will affect vulnerable populations in their communities. In this webinar, we'll cover effective strategies for engaging with and educating policymakers while navigating lobbying rules, including an overview of the Partnership's policy priorities and hypotheticals of common lobbying situations. Register

  • Application Deadline: Regional Whole Family Approach Community of Practice

    Community-based human service organizations and tribal governments in the following states are invited to apply: Alaska, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. The Regional Whole Family Approach COP will support 6 community-based organizations, including tribal governments, in achieving greater results for families and communities by deploying a multi-pronged system of learning and support […]

  • What is Human Capacity & Community Transformation (HCCT)?

    Join the Partnership’s Human Capacity & Community Transformation Center of Excellence (HCCT COE) to learn about this three-year, network-wide effort to identify and highlight Community Action’s top initiatives that build human capacity and transform local communities. We will discuss what you need to know and how to be involved. Register

  • 2020 Annual Convention

    The Partnership’s Annual Convention is the largest gathering of regional, state, and local Community Action Agencies in the United States, drawing more than 1,500 attendees each year. We are at the table with more partners than ever before and our network continues to be at the forefront of program and community development. During this convention, […]

  • State Policy Webinar Series #2 – State Partnerships with Head Start/Early Head Start to Build Resilient Systems for Children and Families

    Governors and state policymakers increasingly recognize the need to build early childhood systems that can weather economic and health crises, such as COVID-19. When state leaders embrace Head Start and Early Head Start as a key community support, children and families benefit from the exemplary comprehensive child and family services Head Start provides in times […]

  • Securing the Future of the Community Action Movement: Opportunities for State Offices and Associations to Pursue and Promote CCAP

    Join the National Community Action Partnership, National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP), state associations, and state CSBG office staff to learn more about how states can pursue and promote Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) Certification in 2021 and beyond. Peer states will discuss why CCAP is important to our network, the value of […]

  • Weatherization Day Kickoff Webinar with NASCSP and NCAF

    Now is the time to start planning your efforts to highlight the impact that WAP has in your State and local community! Weatherization Day is a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on the WAP across the country. Join CAP, NASCSP and NCAF to access toolkits and resources that may be useful to you, particularly […]