The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program began in FY 1982, replacing the Community Services Administration (CSA), a former independent executive branch agency. CSA itself had succeeded the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), a key component of the War of Poverty in the mid-1960s. Most of the local antipoverty agencies which operated under OEO still are functioning under the Community Services Block Grant program. The 98th Congress is considering legislation to reauthorize the CSBG. This paper explains the history the antipoverty program, provides budget information and current program data, and discusses the pending legislation.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Brief History -- The Community Services Block Grant Act -- Budget -- Program Data -- Reauthorization -- Appendix: State Allotments of CSBG Funds, FYs 1983 and 1984.,CRS 84-657 EPW,"May 30, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Homelessness is not a new problem in many large American cities, but the issue recently has become more visible and has caught the attention of Federal officials and lawmakers. This report provides an overview of the problem and discusses existing Government efforts and pending legislation.,Abstract -- Overview of Problem -- Recent Federal Initiatives. Federal Interagency Task Force on Food and Shelter for Homeless ; HUD Study on Homeless and Emergency Shelters ; Recently Enacted Legislation -- Potential Sources of Federal Assistance. commodity Food Distribution ; Community Development Block Grant Program ; Community Services Block Grants ; community Support Program ; Emergency Assistance to Needy Families With Children ; Social Services Block Grants -- Pending Legislation -- Additional Sources. Books, Pamphlets, Documents, Etc. ; Articles ; CRS Information Products.,CRS 84-766 EPW,"September 14, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3