Author: rtamblyn

ROMA Next Generation myth-buster

May 12, 2016

Thank you all again for your detailed feedback that you shared with NASCSP over the ROMA Next Generation initial comment period. OCS and NASCSP are hard at work modifying the ROMA Next Gen framework to incorporate and respond to your comments. We have heard from over 50 percent of the community action agencies, state agencies, and state associations across the nation, and have read all of the

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Top 10 ROMA NG Questions Answered!

March 30, 2016

Big news! The ROMA Next Generation (ROMA NG) initial comment period has been extended to April 13th! Looking for help organizing your thoughts around ROMA Next Generation, and getting a handle on all the moving pieces?  Check out these Top 10 ROMA NG Questions (click here for a printable version) and our handy ROMA NG checklist of action steps to be sure you are covering all of the

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Reflections on the State of the Union 2016

January 13, 2016

By Rae Tamblyn, Research and Communications Analyst In his final State of the Union, President Barack Obama reflected on the major achievements of his administration, and highlighted areas that will continue to challenge us to do better. Access to Economic Opportunity: While no longer devastated by a major recession, it is essential that “we give everyone a fair shot at opportunity and

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Community Action Collaborates with Partners in Florida to Close Service Gaps and Ensure Youth Access to Summer Programs

November 30, 2015

The City of Fort Pierce, the county seat for St. Lucie County, Florida, has experienced a disturbing increase in gang-related violence in recent years. Based on crime statistics, Fort Pierce was ranked as the 22nd most dangerous city nationwide in 2014. Using an anti-gang model pioneered by the U.S. Department of Juvenile Justice in cities across the country, community leaders came together to

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Community Action Agencies Work to Alleviate Energy Burden and Unsafe Housing

October 27, 2015

By Quinton Young, Program Assistant Community Action Agencies (CAAs) work across the United States and its territories to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities. Through the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) and other grants, these agencies have the flexibility to provide innovative, flexible, and responsive programs and services to address the needs in their

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