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From Community to Boardroom: FAQ on Democratic Selection and the Low-Income Sector
Low-income individuals in the community have an important voice in the administration of poverty alleviating programs. The federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act recognizes this and...
Bylaws Toolkit
This updated Bylaws Toolkit will help CAAs develop bylaws that are clear, effective, and up-to-date. The toolkit outlines key concepts for an agency’s bylaws, such as the authority of the Board of...
Uniform Guidance Crosswalk
This Crosswalk focuses on key substantive changes made in 2024 to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform...
Medical Marijuana is Federally Legal in Most States—Now What?
The U.S. Department of Justice recently reclassified medical marijuana into a less restrictive category of drugs, recognizing certain legal uses of it at the federal level. This legal update discusses how this shift has potential implications for Community Action Agencies when assessing requests...
Proposed HUD Rules Address Mixed-Status Families, Work Rules, and Notice Requirements
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently issued several proposed rules applicable to the housing services that Community Action Agencies (CAAs) provide to low-income communities. The rules would remove prorated assistance for families with mixed immigration statuses, add...
Web Content Regulation Deadlines Fast Approaching
Community Action Agencies face upcoming deadlines for complying with federal regulations that improve public access to web content, mobile apps, and kiosks. CAAs with 15 or more employees must comply with the Department of Health and Human Services rules by May 11, 2026. Public CAAs must also...
Revised CHDO Regulations Relax Board Composition Requirements
Nonprofit CAAs that receive certain housing-related grants now have more flexibility related to board composition as a result of an update to the federal rules governing Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). For many years, CAAs that wished to become or were CHDOs had to comply with...
Community Action in A Home for Every Child
The Community Action Network is well poised to support recent efforts by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to address shortages in available foster care homes around the country. ACF calls its initiative “A...
CAPLAW Articles Archive – Members Only
CAPLAW Article ArchiveMembers Only Log into your member account to browse past CAPLAW articles, which provide valuable information about topics of interest to the Community Action Network. Visit our public article archive page for more articles! DOL Proposing to Increase Salary Level for FLSA...
Certifications and More: The State of Federal Grantees and Anti-Discrimination Law
Eliminating discriminatory actions is a key focus of this administration. With enforcement of federal anti-discrimination laws now directly tied to the loss of grant funds and programs, understanding what compliance looks like is critical. This article provides an analysis of last year’s events...
Educating the CAA Workforce: The Shifting Status of Student Loan Servicing and Repayment
In 2025, the already complicated landscape of student loan repayment in the United States was impacted by litigation, legislation, and executive action. This article, which is a companion piece to CAPLAW’s CAA Primer on Student Loan Repayment, focuses on modifications to student loan servicing,...
From Community to Boardroom: FAQ on Democratic Selection and the Low-Income Sector
Low-income individuals in the community have an important voice in the administration of poverty alleviating programs. The federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act recognizes this and requires each Community Action Agency (CAA) to have a tripartite board of directors with one of the three...