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Visit our brand new landing page to learn more about how the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) and the Rural Community Development (RCD) program have provided vital support to communities struggling with water accessibility and affordability across the country.</div> <p class="paragraph_end_link"> <a class="button big blue blue_gradient" href="/ocs/world-water-week" > View the World Water Week Website </a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="carousel-item"> <div class="carousel_slide"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 order-md-11 no_padding"> <div class="carousel_slide_image_wrapper"> <img class="carousel_slide_image" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_image/public/images/ocs/csbg-carousel-image-logo.jpg?itok=Le1hDpBS" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 order-md-1 no_padding"> <div class="carousel_slide_text_wrapper"> <h2 class="carousel_slide_text_wrapper_title h2">CSBG Funding Release</h2> <div class="carousel_slide_text_wrapper_description">OCS’ Division of Community Assistance has announced the final release of FY24 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding to CSBG grant recipients. 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Our social service and community development programs work in a variety of ways to improve the lives of many.</p><div class="bs_grid ck-widget bs_grid ck-widget" contenteditable="false"><div class="ck-widget row ck-widget row" data-row-none="none" data-row-sm="none" data-row-md="none" data-row-lg="equal_equal_equal" data-row-xl="none" data-row-xxl="none" contenteditable="false"><div class="col-lg"> <img alt="AHSSD logo" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/ocs/AHSSD_Primary-Logo_vertical_color.png?itok=z4sSEaqx" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style_medium center_image media_id_32585"> <h3 class="text-align-center">Affordable Housing and Supportive Services Demonstration (AHSSD)</h3><p class="text-align-center">AHSSD strengthens supportive services for residents of affordable housing to build individual and family safety, stability, and economic mobility.</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-default btn-sm" href="/ocs/programs/ahssd"><span class="text">Learn More About AHSSD</span></a></p></div><div class="col-lg"> <img alt="Community Economic Development logo" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/ocs/CED-Primary-Logo_vertical_color.png?itok=dwh2VBXa" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style_medium center_image media_id_35199"> <h3 class="text-align-center">Community Economic Development<br>(CED)</h3><p class="text-align-center">CED funds well planned, financially viable, business development projects that create jobs and build economies in communities across the country.</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-default btn-sm" href="/ocs/programs/ced"><span class="text">Learn More About CED</span></a></p></div><div class="col-lg"> <img alt="CSBG logo" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/ocs/CSBG%20Primary%20Logo_veritcal_color.png?itok=V7Xb_duI" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style_medium center_image media_id_32441"> <h3 class="text-align-center">Community Services Block Grant<br>(CSBG)</h3><p class="text-align-center">CSBG funds states and local organizations to deploy local solutions that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty.</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-default btn-sm" href="/ocs/programs/community-services-block-grant-csbg"><span class="text">Learn More About CSBG</span></a></p></div></div></div><div class="bs_grid ck-widget bs_grid ck-widget" contenteditable="false"><div class="ck-widget row ck-widget row" data-row-none="none" data-row-sm="none" data-row-md="none" data-row-lg="equal_equal_equal" data-row-xl="none" data-row-xxl contenteditable="false"><div class="col-lg"> </div></div></div><div class="bs_grid ck-widget bs_grid ck-widget" contenteditable="false"><div class="ck-widget row ck-widget row" data-row-none="none" data-row-sm="none" data-row-md="equal_equal_equal" data-row-lg="none" data-row-xl="none" data-row-xxl="none" contenteditable="false"><div class="col-md"> <img alt="Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot logo" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/system/files/styles/medium/private/images/ocs/DDDRP%20Primary%20Logo_vertical_color.png?itok=CVrPiqpc" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style_medium center_image media_id_34614"> <h3 class="text-align-center"><strong>Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP)</strong></h3><p class="text-align-center">DDDRP expands existing networks to connect caregivers with diapers for their children and support services that increase economic mobility.</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-default btn-sm" href="/ocs/programs/diaper-distribution-pilot"><span class="text">Learn More About DDDRP</span></a></p></div><div class="col-md"> <img alt="LIHEAP logo" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/ocs/LIHEAP%20Primary%20Logo_vertical_color.png?itok=NFrSAj53" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style_medium center_image media_id_32439"> <h3 class="text-align-center">Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program<br>(LIHEAP)</h3><p class="text-align-center">LIHEAP helps keep families safe and healthy by helping households with low incomes lower their energy costs.</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-default btn-sm" href="/ocs/programs/liheap"><span class="text">Learn More About LIHEAP</span></a></p></div><div class="col-md"> <img alt="LIHWAP logo" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/ocs/LIHWAP%20Primary%20Logo_vertical_color.png?itok=oXXYrnUZ" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style_medium center_image media_id_32440"> <h3 class="text-align-center">Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)</h3><p class="text-align-center">LIHWAP helps families keep the water on by helping households with low incomes lower their water and wastewater bills.</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-default btn-sm" href="/ocs/programs/lihwap"><span class="text">Learn More About LIHWAP</span></a></p></div></div></div><div class="bs_grid ck-widget bs_grid ck-widget" contenteditable="false"><div class="ck-widget row ck-widget row" data-row-none="none" data-row-sm="none" data-row-md="none" data-row-lg="equal_equal_equal" data-row-xl="none" data-row-xxl contenteditable="false"><div class="col-lg"> </div></div></div><div class="bs_grid ck-widget bs_grid ck-widget" contenteditable="false"><div class="ck-widget row ck-widget row" data-row-none="none" data-row-sm="none" data-row-md="none" data-row-lg="equal_equal_equal" data-row-xl="none" data-row-xxl contenteditable="false"><div class="col-lg"> <img alt="MLP+ logo" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/ocs/MLP%2B%20Primary%20Logo_vertical_color.png?itok=IUoUhuIG" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style_medium center_image media_id_32442"> <h3 class="text-align-center">Medical-Legal Partnerships Plus<br>(MLP+)</h3><p class="text-align-center">MLP+ supports medical-legal partnerships to expand and strengthen legal services and wraparound social services for people with low incomes.</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-default btn-sm" href="/ocs/programs/mlp-plus"><span class="text">Learn More About MLP+</span></a></p></div><div class="col-lg"> <img alt="Rural Community Development Logo" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/ocs/RCD%20Primary%20Logo_vertical_color.png?itok=89RbQUe0" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style_medium center_image media_id_33490"> <h3 class="text-align-center">Rural Community Development<br>(RCD)</h3><p class="text-align-center">RCD funds regional and tribal organizations to help rural communities build and manage safe and sustainable water and wastewater systems.</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-default btn-sm" href="/ocs/programs/rcd"><span class="text">Learn More About RCD</span></a></p></div><div 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multitude of social service and community development programs to alleviate the causes and consequences of poverty and improve the lives of children, individuals, and families with low incomes. If you are a community organization, a tribal entity, or individual, learn how you can get help with energy and water bill assistance, disaster relief, diaper assistance, job training, medical-legal assistance, and much more.</p><p class="text-align-center" style="margin-top:2em;"><a class="btn btn-default btn-lg" href="/ocs/help"><span class="text">Get Help</span></a></p></body> </html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="paragraph_content_section image_placement_text_only padding_all background_light_neutral" id="paragraph_id_130546"> <div class="content_section"> <h2 class="h2"> OCS Videos </h2> <div class="content_section_body"> <html><body><div class="bs_grid ck-widget bs_grid ck-widget" contenteditable="false"><div class="row ck-widget row ck-widget" data-row-none="none" data-row-sm="none" data-row-md="none" data-row-lg="equal_equal" data-row-xl="none" data-row-xxl="none" contenteditable="false"><div class="col-lg"> <img alt="Grid of three screenshots that show the interface of the OCS Video Hub" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/images/ocs/video-hub-thumbnail_1.jpg" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style__original_ center_image media_id_36653"> </div><div class="col-lg"><h3>OCS Video Hub</h3><p>The Office of Community Services (OCS) Video Hub serves as a library for our office’s video content, including spotlight and informational videos on different programs. The Hub makes it easy to find videos by topic, language, and program, as well as newly released video content. We invite you to explore our library and help us spread the word about the impact of OCS programs by sharing the videos below!</p><p> </p><p><a class="btn btn-lg" href="/ocs/videos">Explore the OCS Video Hub</a></p></div></div></div><h3 style="margin-top:2em;">Featured Spotlight Videos</h3><div class="bs_grid ck-widget bs_grid ck-widget" contenteditable="false"><div class="ck-widget row ck-widget row" data-row-none="none" data-row-sm="none" data-row-md="none" data-row-lg="equal_equal_equal" data-row-xl="none" data-row-xxl contenteditable="false"><div class="col-lg"><p><iframe style="aspect-ratio:16 / 9;width:100%;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fm8SVUx_hgM?si=vbccgTlMyCPJ3GnK" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><h3>CSBG & LIHEAP Disaster Response in Arkansas</h3><p>Explore how the Arkansas Departments of Humans Services (DHS) and Energy and Environment (AEO) work with Community Action Agencies, like the Central Arkansas Development Council, to combine funds from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to provide critical aid to residents affected by natural disasters, such as tornadoes. CSBG and LIHEAP work together to offer immediate relief and long-term support, ensuring that individuals and families have the resources they need to recover and rebuild.</p></div><div class="col-lg"><p><iframe style="aspect-ratio:16 / 9;width:100%;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kkaxWhbDXhk?si=1eI5V8CASKieE-6q" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><h3>CED Social Enterprise: Helping Small Businesses in Milwaukee</h3><p>Discover how the NorthWest Side Community Development Center is leveraging funding from the Office of Community Services (OCS) social enterprise fund from their Community Economic Development (CED) program to provide small businesses and entrepreneurs in Milwaukee with resources and training to achieve their dreams.</p></div><div class="col-lg"><p><iframe style="aspect-ratio:16 / 9;width:100%;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tqVyEe4gK7Q?si=Xsh6BC0HsgngB8L_" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><h3>LIHEAP & ARP: Colorado Spotlight</h3><p>This video highlights the impact of the American Rescue Plan on the important services the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides across the state of Colorado in interviews with both a direct beneficiary of the program and program administrators.</p></div></div></div></body> </html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="paragraph_view_content" id="paragraph_id_78097"> <h2 class="h2"> Recent Resources </h2> <div class="view_content_body"><div> <div><div class="views-element-container"><div class="js-view-dom-id-bfc096a2bbfdb9baa6fc157f19689fd19031ffabc2ef1dea892d91cbbd0d895b"> <div class="item-list"> <ul> <li><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/ocs/policy-guidance/acf-ocs-csbg-dcl-25-05-continuing-resolution-funding-release-fy25" hreflang="en">ACF-OCS-CSBG-DCL-25-05 Continuing Resolution Funding Release FY25</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publication-date"><div class="field-content"> <time datetime="2024-11-29T09:17:45-05:00">November 29, 2024</time> </div></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/ocs/policy-guidance/acf-ocs-csbg-25-04-acsi-survey-eligible-entities-cy24" hreflang="en">ACF-OCS-CSBG-AT-25-04 ACSI Survey for Eligible Entities CY24</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publication-date"><div class="field-content"> <time datetime="2024-11-26T15:00:40-05:00">November 26, 2024</time> </div></div></li> <li><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/ocs/policy-guidance/acf-ocs-csbg-dcl-25-04-dca-director-transition-update" hreflang="en">ACF-OCS-CSBG-DCL-25-04 DCA Director Transition Update</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-publication-date"><div class="field-content"> <time datetime="2024-11-19T15:52:42-05:00">November 19, 2024</time> </div></div></li> </ul> </div> <div class="more-link"><a href="/ocs/resource-library">More Resources</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="paragraph_content_section image_placement_text_only" id="paragraph_id_125823"> <div class="content_section"> <h2 class="h2"> OCS Disaster Flexibilities Hub </h2> <div class="content_section_body"> <img alt="Screenshot of OCS Disaster Flexibilities Hub Dashboard" src="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/images/ocs/ocs-disaster-flexibilities-hub-dashboard.jpg" id class="wysiwyg_image image_style__original_ media_id_29276"> <p>OCS' block grant funding has built in flexibility to support grant recipients in disaster response. The OCS Disaster Flexibilities Hub provides a one-stop shop for all the information you need to help you and your organization start to prepare for or respond to a disaster using OCS funding.</p><p><a href="https://ocs-emergency-assistance-hhs-acf.hub.arcgis.com/" target="_blank" class="external"><strong>View the OCS Disaster Flexibilities Hub</strong><span><svg height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="24"> <path d="M0 0h24v24H0z" fill="none" /> <path d="M19 19H5V5h7V3H5c-1.11 0-2 .9-2 2v14c0 1.1.89 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-7h-2v7zM14 3v2h3.59l-9.83 9.83 1.41 1.41L19 6.41V10h2V3h-7z" /> </svg> </span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="paragraph_content_section image_placement_text_only" id="paragraph_id_124216"> <div class="content_section"> <h2 class="h2"> LIHEAP Cooling Season Toolkit </h2> <div class="content_section_body"> <html><body> <img alt="Social Media graphic that says that LIHEAP provides cooling and summer crisis assistance to 900,000 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