Division of Community Services

Improving the quality of life in your community.

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Community Services provides an array of services for elderly, disabled, low-income individuals and families, and families with children in local communities.

For individuals and communities, the MDHS Community Services Division can help support improvements that create self-sufficiency and improve quality of life.

CSBG/LIHEAP State Plans Open for Comment

Both the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) FY 2027 State Plans are open to public comments through July 10, 2026. A Smartsheet form can be accessed below to submit a comment.

Open CSBG FY 2027 State Plan

Open LIHEAP FY 2027 State Plan

Open Smartsheet form to submit public comments

Community Action Agencies

The Community Services Division partners with Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to administer funds to their local communities. CAAs are made up of local community people who complete local strengths & needs assessments to help guide their work

Your local CAA may be able to help with utility bills (heating and cooling), housing costs (mortgage/rent), education costs, and meeting other basic needs.