Year: 2016
Guest Blog: CAP Tulsa's Two-Generation Approach
by Karen Kiely, Chief Operating Officer, CAP Tulsa A child’s success is tied to their family’s stability and well-being, which is why CAP Tulsa uses a two-generation approach to ending intergenerational poverty. CAP Tulsa has worked hard to become a national leader in early childhood education. Research has shown the importance of high-quality early education for a child’s
WAP 40 Year Anniversary and Weatherization Day 2016-NASCSP Toolkit #1
The dog days of summer are truly here, which means we have less than 3 months until Weatherization Day 2016! Many Americans are facing higher energy burdens than ever as we deal with record-breaking heat. In addition to reaching expected all-time highs, this August, we mark the 40th anniversary of the WAP being signed into law. Since August 14, 1976, WAP has helped households across the U.S.
READ MOREWe're past the 30-day mark for the CSBG Annual Report comment period!
We are past the 30-day mark for the 60-day comment period that closes on August 15, 2016. Thank you to everyone who has submitted comments to OCS to date! We are looking forward to working with OCS to review your comments and incorporate your suggestions into the CSBG Annual Report. To view the CSBG Annual Report, please go to the Notice for Public Comment, OCS’ Dear Colleague Letter, or
Tools and Resources to Support Your Review of the CSBG Annual Report During the Federal Register Notice (FRN#1)
The first Federal Register Notice (FRN#1) comment period is currently under way and OCS and NASCSP are eager for your feedback. For more information about the OMB Clearance process and the
Weatherization Assistance Program Marks 40 Years of Serving Low-Income Families
By Eric Behna, Program and Policy Analyst On August 14th, 1976 President Gerald Ford signed H.R. 12169, also known as the Energy Conservation and Production Act. Title IV of this legislation instructed the administrator of the Federal Energy Administration (now the Department of Energy) to establish a weatherization program in order to “increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or
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