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Tax Legislation Will Impact Struggling Families
United Community Action Launches WorkRide
Training Provided at OKACAA Spring Conference
Students Awarded Scholarships
Region VI Head Start Conference Registration Begins
Upcoming Events

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May-June 2016 

Tax Legislation Will Impact Struggling Families
Many low-income families rely income tax credits to help meet their financial needs. However, a bill passed by the Oklahoma State Legislature will make Oklahoma's Earned Income Tax Credit non-refundable in 2016.
United Community Action Launches WorkRide
Cimarron Public Transit System, operated by United Community Action Program, has launched a new project called WorkRide to benefit low-income individuals going to and from work destinations.
Training Provided at OKACAA Spring Conference 
More than 165 persons registered for OKACAA's Spring Conference held May 4-6 in Oklahoma City. Training was provided for Head Start, Housing/Weatherization, Management and Services staff.
Students Awarded Scholarships
Two students were awarded scholarships at OKACAA's Spring Conference. Jarod Andrews received the Ted Allen/David Walker Scholarship and Gracie Deaton received the Bellmon Scholarship.
 
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Region VI Head Start Conference Registration Begins
Registration has begun for the 2016 Region VI Head Start Conference scheduled for Oct. 18-21 in Oklahoma City. Theme for the conference is Moving Forward: Head Start Partnerships.
 

                                            
Upcoming Events

Community Action Partnership
2016 Annual Conference
August 30-September 2
Austin, TX 
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National Association for State Community Services Programs
2016 Annual Training Conference
September 27-30
Omaha, NE

Community Action Association of Region VI
2016 Conference
Oct. 12-14
Albuquerque, NM 
 
Region VI Head Start Association
2016 Conference
October 18-21
Oklahoma City
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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.