Self-sufficiency is a measure of how much income is needed for a family to adequately meet its basic needs - without public or private assistance. The Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (CAAP) is a statewide membership organization representing 42 Community Action Agencies in the Commonwealth. CAAP acts as a statewide voice for local Community Action Agencies and low-income citizens. It is the primary source of advocacy, education, technical assistance, news and networking for the Community Action network of Pennsylvania. Contact us to find the Community Action office near you (nationwide) or for questions related to our work.