Georgia CAA Dashboard

Key Talking Points

Legislative-friendly summary points for presentations and constituent meetings

Executive Summary

Georgia's 20 Community Action Agencies serve 80% of legislative districts, reaching 117,735 Georgians with a 5.2:1 return on investment. Every CSBG dollar invested generates $16 in leveraged resources and prevents costly crisis interventions.

Constituent Impact

  • •117,735 Georgians served across 67,800 households
  • •35,003 seniors (29.7%) maintained independence
  • •41,802 youth (35.5%) received education and employment support
  • •22,527 disabled individuals accessed services
  • •717 veterans received housing and employment assistance

Financial Efficiency

  • •5.2:1 return on investment - $107M in documented savings
  • •$301 per household vs. $4,000-$8,000 crisis costs
  • •16:1 leverage ratio - every CSBG dollar attracts $16 more
  • •<10% administrative costs vs. 15% federal cap
  • •90%+ success rates across most outcome measures

Crisis Prevention Outcomes

3,422
Evictions Prevented
$13.7M saved in court/shelter costs
9,861
Seniors Kept at Home
$78.9M avoided in nursing care
68,145
Utility Disconnections Prevented
$3.4M saved in reconnection fees

Legislative Sound Bites

"Every CSBG dollar saves five and links your constituents to opportunity."

"At $301 per household, CAAs cost significantly less than crisis interventions while building long-term stability."

"Georgia CAAs serve 80% of legislative districts with 90%+ success rates and administrative costs below 10%."

"One-stop navigation for multiple federal and state programs, maximizing taxpayer investment."

Quick Facts for Presentations

Total Georgians Served:117,735
Households Served:67,800
CSBG Investment:$23.0M
Documented Savings:$107.0M
Return on Investment:5.2:1
Legislative Districts Covered:80%

Success Metrics

Seniors Independence:99.65%
Disabled Independence:99.98%
Eviction Prevention:97.91%
Job Placement:65.47%
School Readiness:94.99%
Adult Education:98.87%

Committee Testimony Key Points

1. Constituent Impact

"CAAs serve 117,735 Georgians across 80% of legislative districts, with particular focus on seniors (35,003), youth (41,802), disabled individuals (22,527), and veterans (717). These are your constituents who need and deserve support."

2. Financial Efficiency

"With a 5.2:1 return on investment and administrative costs below 10%, CAAs demonstrate exceptional stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Every CSBG dollar invested generates $16 in additional federal, state, and private resources."

3. Crisis Prevention

"CAAs prevent costly crisis interventions: 3,422 evictions prevented, 9,861 seniors kept in their homes, and 68,145 utility disconnections avoided. Prevention costs $301 per household vs. $4,000-$8,000 for crisis response."

4. Accountability

"CAAs maintain 90%+ success rates across most outcome measures while operating with administrative costs below federal caps. This is accountable, effective governance that delivers results for Georgia families."

Data Source: Georgia CAA Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024)
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Performance and Outcome Data