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Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies

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OKACAA Annual Conference Sept. 18-20 in Tulsa

CDSA & Opportunities Collaborating to Improve Vision Outcomes for Children

KI BOIS Staff Aids in Effort to Bring Veterans Tribute to Stigler

Little Dixie Uses Social Media in Community Outreach

Oklahoma Head Start Data Published

Community Developer Available by Mail

KIDS COUNT Data Book Released

2013 CSBG Highlights Issued

Family Economic Mobility: Using Research

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OKACAA Annual Conference Sept. 18-20 in Tulsa
The Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies 2013 Annual Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Tulsa Southern Hills which is located at 7900 S. Lewis. Click on link below for more information on the conference or call the OKACAA office at 405-949-1495. Conference Schedule

CDSA and Opportunities, Inc. Collaborating to Improve Vision Outcomes for Children
Young children are being screened for vision problems through a collaborative effort of Community Development Support Associaion and Opportunities, Inc. CDSA purchased a computerized "Spot Camera" which will be utilized in its Parents as Teachers and home-based child care programs. Opportunities Inc. staff will use the high-tech tool to screen children in its Head Start program. Full Story

KI BOIS Staff Aids in Effort to Bring American Veterans Traveling Tribute to Stigler
KI BOIS Community Action Foundation staff served on a planning committee to bring a replica of the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Stigler. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute seeks to honor, respect and remember thouse who have served in America's armed forces. Full Story

Little Dixie Uses Social Media

in Community Outreach Efforts

Social media has become an effective tool to raise awareness of agency services and strengthen community partnerships. The Little Dixie's Facebook page even helped with the recovery of a flatbed truck stolen from a Head Start center site.
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Oklahoma's Head Start Data Published
OKACAA has published its 2013 Head Start fact sheet. The publication contains extensive data drawn from the Program Information Reports that grantees must submit to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Fact Sheet

Community Developer Available By Email

The Community Developer is the official newsletter of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. You can subscribe to either an email or print version. The monthly publication provides information on economic development and important Commerce-related events. Click on the link below to subscribe.

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2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book Released
The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows Oklahoma's overall ranking on child well-being moved from 40th in 2012 to 36th in the current data. The data book was released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation in partnership with the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy. 2013 Oklahoma KIDS COUNT Profile

2013 CSBG Highlights Issued
Oklahoma's Community Action Agencies provided services to 151,541 low-income individuals in 71,873 families according to the 2012 OK FFY Community Services Block Grant Information System Survey. The CSBG Highlights was prepared by the National Association for State Community Services Programs. 2013 CSBG Highlights

Family Economic Mobility: Using Research to Sharpen Your Game
Meet critical needs. Address poverty. Adjust to unique conditions of the community. Want to sharpen your game? This webinar will features the latest reserach, successful approaches and interventions for moving families toward economic security in the CSBG Resource Bank. Webinar

Upcoming Events
Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies Annual Conference September 18-20 Crowne Plaza Southern Hills Hotel Tulsa Community Action Association of Region VI 2013 Annual Conference October 23-25 Holiday Inn & Convention Center of Northwest Arkansas Springdale Conference Program and Registration Information

About Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies are locally controlled non-profit organizations that work to improve the lives of low-income individuals by creating opportunities for increased self sufficiency and greater participation in the community. The Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies provides advocacy, information, education, and technical assistance for its members.