The Commission on Community and Family Services advises the Mayor and City Council on issues related to poverty, and the needs of families, children, and youth in order to build stronger and more resilient communities.
The City of Los Angeles Community Action Board (CAB) is a state-mandated body that provides recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds and other programs that serve families living below the poverty line.
The Domestic Violence Alliance is a coalition of appointed community-based domestic violence experts and City representatives that provide guidance on the City’s domestic violence programs and make recommendations regarding legal advocacy, legislation, and victims’ services.