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• They learned new information or acquired a new skill and/or resource that they can use to promote healthy relationships and counteract factors that support violence - 97% • They know more ways to plan for their safety - 96% • They received some or all of the help they wanted with the impact of violence on relationships with family and friends - 98% • They are more hopeful about their life – 97% • They received some or all of the help they wanted addressing their emotional needs – 98% • They received some or all of the help they wanted meeting basic financial needs – 93% • They received some or all of the help they wanted finding safe and affordable housing – 87% • They received some or all of the help they wanted accessing healthcare services. – 92% • Their children know that it’s okay to talk about their experiences with violence – 90% • They feel that their children are having more positive interactions with others – 91%

Community Action Agencies The appropriation for the Community Action Network for SFY 23 is $9,250,000 in federal TANF funds. The Community Action Network consists of 28 local agencies that provide an array of services for low-income families and individuals. The services provided by Community Action Agencies support the second purpose of TANF to end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation and work. TANF funds are used in combination with federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds and other federal, state, local, and private sector resources to provide a wide variety of services to needy families. The mission of Community Action agencies is to provide substantive outcomes (changes) in the lives of people in poverty. These outcomes are achieved through a wide array of anti-poverty services, programs, and approaches, including emergency services, job readiness and employment services, case management services, supportive services including child care and transportation services for employed families, free tax preparation and assistance in securing earned income tax credits, individual development account programs, housing, family development, education, and homeless shelter programs.

In Virginia, community action agencies provide services to more than 150,000 low-income individuals. In the last full completed year, those served included: over 30,000 children, over 19,000 seniors, over 10,000 people with disabilities, and over 21,000 people who lacked health insurance.

The 28 Community Action Agencies (private non-profit and public) receive and utilize TANF funds to support the agency programs. Funds are utilized in a variety of programs including Housing, Workforce Development, Education and Health and Social/Behavioral Development. A full report is attached. Highlighted data: