Office of Community Services (OCS)

Introducing the new OCS Director

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Lanikque Howard as the new Director in the Office of Community Services (OCS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). As the OCS Director, she will provide leadership and oversight of over $6 billion in mandatory and discretionary grants through six social service and community development programs.

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Report to Congress: Assessment of the Program’s Formula and Allocations of Funding Among States

HHS coordinated with the Energy Information Administration (EIA) in FY 2020 to assess the data currently available to HHS for calculating the home energy expenditures by fuel types across states.

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Keeping Warm During Cold Weather

As the days and nights start to get colder, there are steps you and your family can take to ensure a safer winter.

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CARES Act – Community Services Block Grant Supplemental Grants

In May of 2020, OCS awarded over $941 million in supplemental funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relieve, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to support critical services and strategies in over 1000 communities nationwide.

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CARES Act – LIHEAP Supplemental Funding Release

On May 8, 2020, OCS awarded $900 million in LIHEAP funding available to grantees under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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COVID-19 Resources for OCS Grantees, Partners, and Stakeholders

Here, you will find consolidated OCS program-specific COVID-19 resources and guidance that will help our grantees, partners, and stakeholders support individuals, families, communities impacted by COVID-19. /ocs/resource/covid-19-resources-for-ocs-grantees-partners-and-stakeholders

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The Office of Community Services (OCS) partners with states, communities and agencies to eliminate causes of poverty, increase self-sufficiency of individuals and families and revitalize communities.

Recent Resources

LIHEAP DCL-2021-03 LIHEAP Flexibilities During Winter Storm
February 25, 2021
CSBG Dear Colleague Letters
February 24, 2021
CSBG DCL-2021-08 Storms and Power Outages Flexibilities FY 2021
February 24, 2021

More Resources

Success Stories

Northeast Florida CAA’s Data Busters Program Alumnus Nominated for CAP’s National Service Award

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Voices of Freedom, a Collaboration with StoryCorps

February 1, 2021