Nonprofit Federalism and the Csbg Program

Serving the Needs of the Working Poor in the Post-Tanf Era

Bibliographic Data

ID11104131
AuthorsSheilah Watson Bishop (University of Missouri, corresponding author)
Year2006
Volume37
Issue6
Pages695-718
Publication date2006-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAdministration & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0095-3997 • E-ISSN: 1552-3039
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0095399705283091
OpenAlexW2150950991
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited13

To understand more about the functions of community action agencies in the post-Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) era, a survey of executive directors and staff members was conducted in the state of Missouri. The survey revealed that community action agencies in the state are filling in the service gaps caused by state social service cutbacks. Practitioner focus has shifted from community to individual needs. Although Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) administrators feel the quality of services continues to remain high, clients have been turned away because of the lack of resources. Moreover, administrators perceive increased service demands because of welfare reform. To meet client needs, executive directors and staff members have formed collaborative relationships with other private nonprofit entities and faith-based organizations, raising questions of accountability

Accountability · Block grant · Business · Political science · Public relations · Service (business · Social Welfare · State (computer science · Welfare · Homelessness and Social Issues · Law · Marketing · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Public Administration · Religion, Society, and Development

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