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Insights for affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations that want to thrive
As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
America’s Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2010
Each year since 1997, the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics has published a report on the well-being of children and families; http://childstats.gov/americaschildren/index.asp. Pending data availability, the Forum updates all 40 indicators...
Oklahoma Housing Program Changes Being Considered for 2011
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency is considering making the following changes to the HOME (Home Investment Partnerships Program) for 2011. They may or may not be included in the 2011 HOME Action Plan. OHFA welcomes public comment on these ideas, as well as any comments...
Want to be a Grant Reviewer
As a part of the ACF Accessibility Initiative, ACF programs are recruiting and engaging new reviewers in the process. The grant review process is mutually beneficial for the Federal government and the reviewers. The Federal government and tax payers benefit from field...
ACF-HUD Dear Colleague Letter – Re: Homeless
During this economic recession, families with young children have been severely affected. As parents have lost jobs or faced other economic challenges, many families are falling behind on rent or mortgage payments and are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. This...
Study Shows that Kids’ Health and Development Harmed by Multiple Hardships
A new study showing children are at an increased risk of health problems and developmental delays when living with multiple hardships, such as inadequate or inconsistent access to nutritious food, utilities and stable housing was released by Children's HealthWatch, a...