Organizing Communities for Action – 1968
This document, published by the Office of Economic Opportunity, provides guidance concerning the 1967 Economic Opportunity Act Amendments.
ROMA Guide – 1996
Published by the CSBG Monitoring and Assessment Task Force (MATF), this document provides an introduction to ROMA principles and practices.
ROMA Guide – 1999
This document, published by the CSBG Monitoring and Assessment Task Force (MATF), was designed to provide Community Action Agencies with a better understanding of ROMA Principles and Practices.
MATF ROMA National Goals and Outcome Measures (1999)
This document includes the original list of National Goals and Outcome Measures established by the Monitoring and Assessment Task Force in 1999.
Georgia ROMA Academy – 2003
An early guide to proper use of Outcomes and Strategies in Georgia.
2005 Standards
Issued by the Community Action Partnership in August of 2004, these standards provide a list of best practices for Community Action Agencies/CSBG Eligible Entities.
CAPLAW CSBG Q&A Guide
This guide, published by CAPLAW, provides a an overview of the federal eligibility requirements for the use of CSBG funds for direct family services.
CAA Leaders’ Legal Guide
This guide, published by the Community Action Partnership and CAPLAW, discusses the legal framework that governs Community Action Agencies.
Community Action – A Historical Synopsis
This document provides a brief overview of the history of the Community Action Network.
Pros and Cons of the Community Action Concept
While the origins of this document are unknown, it provides some good background information on the original intent of the Community Action Network.
The Community Action System Today
Published by the National Community Action Foundation, this document provides background on the development of many programs operated by Community Action Agencies.
Maximum Feasible Success
Published by the National Association of Community Action Agencies (now Community Action Partnership), this document provides a historical overview of the Community Action network.
NASCSP Field Manual for Setting Target
This document, created by the National Association of State Community Services Programs, provides valuable information concerning the use of data aggregation/analysis for future planning purposes.
ROMA: Peeling the Onion
Peeling the Onion, written by Jim Masters, provides guidance for taking the principles of ROMA and putting them into practice.
Utilizing a Strengths-based Approach to Implement ROMA
Created by the Community Action Partnership and Progress Resources, Inc. , this document provides guidance on full-agency implementation of ROMA principles.