Originally created in 1968 as a result of Federal Equal Opportunity legislation, the CAA Board of Directors became an official Board of the County pursuant to Ordinance 09-3.  Under the Ordinance, the Board will continue to provide oversight over all programs and services provided by CAA to assist Miami-Dade County’s poor.  These services range from providing child development services through a nationally recognized Head Start Program that serves over 6,500 children and their families; to services ranging from youth and family intervention; self sufficiency; housing assistance; emergency food and shelter; weatherization and energy conservation programs. 

The forty-five member, tripartite board is mandated by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) guidelines, and is made up of representatives from sixteen neighborhood advisory committees in addition to representatives for each of the County Commissioners, a representative of Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, and other stakeholders.  These meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.