Hsm 210 Week 4
Examining Government Regulations
HSM 210
January 17, 2011
Examining Government Regulations Western Maine Community Action (WMCA) is operated under the direction of an elected and appointed Board of Directors. This Board of Directors not only has to adhere to the Bylaws of WMCA, but also to various rules and regulations set forth by state and federal government. These rules and regulations are required in order for WMCA to receive funding for the programs they offer to their clients. The program that I have chosen to research government regulations on is Western Maine Community Actions’ Energy & Housing Program, focusing specifically on the housing portion of the program. Although there are numerous rules, regulations and standards that apply to those seeking assistance, U.S. Title 42, Chapter 119, Section 11408, Homeless Assistance, indicates that assistance can be granted based on one or all of the following; prevention assistance for families at risk of becoming homeless, assisting families in providing them permanent housing, or, offering direct emergency assistance. The family must be in jeopardy of having lost or losing adequate night-time residence. Funding for assisting families is limited and is based on a percentage of appropriated funds, as well as community population. In order for Western Maine Community Action to be eligible to receive grant monies to continue to offer this program, a very detailed application must be filled out and agreement made that WMCA will involve the individual(s) and or families through employment, volunteer services and in some case rehabilitation. Application submission must include the following documents; work plan, budget, board membership list by sector and an updated financial procedures manual. Community Services Block Grants is also a funding organization that Western Maine Community Action relies on for the funding of the Energy and Housing Program. The CSBG rules were adopted
HSM 210
January 17, 2011
Examining Government Regulations Western Maine Community Action (WMCA) is operated under the direction of an elected and appointed Board of Directors. This Board of Directors not only has to adhere to the Bylaws of WMCA, but also to various rules and regulations set forth by state and federal government. These rules and regulations are required in order for WMCA to receive funding for the programs they offer to their clients. The program that I have chosen to research government regulations on is Western Maine Community Actions’ Energy & Housing Program, focusing specifically on the housing portion of the program. Although there are numerous rules, regulations and standards that apply to those seeking assistance, U.S. Title 42, Chapter 119, Section 11408, Homeless Assistance, indicates that assistance can be granted based on one or all of the following; prevention assistance for families at risk of becoming homeless, assisting families in providing them permanent housing, or, offering direct emergency assistance. The family must be in jeopardy of having lost or losing adequate night-time residence. Funding for assisting families is limited and is based on a percentage of appropriated funds, as well as community population. In order for Western Maine Community Action to be eligible to receive grant monies to continue to offer this program, a very detailed application must be filled out and agreement made that WMCA will involve the individual(s) and or families through employment, volunteer services and in some case rehabilitation. Application submission must include the following documents; work plan, budget, board membership list by sector and an updated financial procedures manual. Community Services Block Grants is also a funding organization that Western Maine Community Action relies on for the funding of the Energy and Housing Program. The CSBG rules were adopted
References: Maine Revised Statues, Title 22-A, Health and Human Services, Programs and Services (2003). Retrieved January 18, 2011, from http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statues/22-A/title22-Asec203.html US House Code. (2010). Retrieved January 18, 2011, from http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdocc+uscview+t41t42+ ++%28.. USDA Rural Development-HSF-SFH. (2011). Retrieved January 18, 2011 from http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HSF_SFH.html Western Maine Community Action, July Meeting Packet. (2009). Retrieved, January 18, 2011 from www.wmca.org