OCS

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OCS is a U.S. federal agency within the Administration for Children and Families that administers programs to reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen communities.

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OCS canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf U.S. federal agency
abbreviation OCS
administersProgram Assets for Independence (historical)
Community Economic Development program
Community Services Block Grant
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Rural Community Development program
Social Services Block Grant (selected components)
country United States
focusesOn community economic development
energy assistance for low-income households
low-income individuals
vulnerable communities
fundingType discretionary grants
formula grants
goal alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty
support community-based anti-poverty initiatives
support economic opportunity in distressed communities
jurisdiction Federal government of the United States
locatedIn Washington, D.C.
mission administer programs to reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen communities
parentAgency Administration for Children and Families
partOf Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
purpose promote self-sufficiency
reduce poverty
strengthen communities
sector anti-poverty programs
human services
website https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs
worksWith community-based organizations
local governments
state governments
territorial governments
tribal governments

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Office of Community Services abbreviation OCS
subject linked to: OCS