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The Community Action network at a glance
How local agencies, CAAA and federal programmes fit together, with statewide totals.
- Network
- Data
Updated Mar 10, 2026
Open resourceLegislative district data packets
County and district summaries of need alongside Community Action response, built from Census ACS data.
- Policy
- Data
Updated Mar 6, 2026
Open resourceWeatherization Fundamentals course
Three-day introduction to building science, diagnostics and combustion safety.
- Weatherization
- Building science
Updated Mar 2, 2026
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The Community Action network at a glance
How local agencies, CAAA and federal programmes fit together, with statewide totals.
- Network
- Data
Updated Mar 10, 2026
Open resourceLegislative district data packets
County and district summaries of need alongside Community Action response, built from Census ACS data.
- Policy
- Data
Updated Mar 6, 2026
Open resourceWeatherization Fundamentals course
Three-day introduction to building science, diagnostics and combustion safety.
- Weatherization
- Building science
Updated Mar 2, 2026
Open resourceCommunity Needs Assessment toolkit
Timeline, survey bank, focus-group protocols, data sources and board presentation template.
- Data
- CNA
- Compliance
Updated Mar 1, 2026
Open resourcePolicy brief: energy burden in Alabama
Where burden concentrates, what assistance and weatherization change, and funding implications.
- Energy
- Policy
Updated Feb 28, 2026
Open resourceQuality Control Inspector certification prep
Exam preparation and field practicum for QCI candidates.
- Weatherization
- Certification
Updated Feb 26, 2026
Open resourceCSBG Annual Report data preparation guide
Module-by-module walkthrough, common validation errors and submission timeline.
- Compliance
- Data
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Open resourceHow to get help from a Community Action Agency
What Community Action does, how appointments work, and what to expect at intake.
- Getting started
- Energy
- Housing
Updated Feb 14, 2026
Open resourcePowerful Planning & Impactful Events toolkit
Run of show, budget model, accessibility checklist, sponsor kit and post-event review.
- Planning
- Events
Updated Feb 11, 2026
Open resourceIntake and case management workflow templates
Screening scripts, referral routing and follow-up cadence for bundled services.
- Operations
- Case management
Updated Feb 5, 2026
Open resourceEnergy and utility assistance explained
Regular assistance versus crisis help, seasonal timing, and how weatherization fits in.
- Energy
Updated Feb 2, 2026
Open resourceDocument checklist for assistance appointments
ID, income verification, utility bill, lease and household composition — what agencies usually ask for.
- Energy
- Housing
- Getting started
Updated Jan 30, 2026
Open resourcePolicy brief: childcare capacity and work participation
Childcare supply gaps as a workforce constraint, county by county.
- Childcare
- Workforce
- Policy
Updated Jan 22, 2026
Open resourceHead Start for parents: enrolment and what's included
Age eligibility concepts, health screenings, transportation questions and family services.
- Early childhood
- Education
Updated Jan 19, 2026
Open resourceTripartite board orientation packet
Role descriptions, recruitment for all three sectors, conflict policy and meeting cadence.
- Governance
- Leadership
Updated Jan 9, 2026
Open resourceFrontline supervision recording series
Six recorded sessions on coaching, documentation and difficult conversations.
- Leadership
- Operations
Updated Dec 15, 2025
Open resourceWhat happens during a weatherization visit
Audit, work scope, crew visit and final inspection, in plain language.
- Weatherization
- Energy
Updated Dec 11, 2025
Open resourceFiscal monitoring and single-audit readiness checklist
Documentation standards, allowability review and corrective-action tracking.
- Compliance
- Fiscal
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Open resourceData sharing agreement starter language
Starter clauses for agency-to-partner data sharing, privacy and retention. Review with counsel.
- Data
- Legal
Updated Oct 30, 2025
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