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An electronic publication of the Community Action Partnership's
Learning Communities Resource Center
Dear Community Action Colleagues:
As 2015 comes to a close we wanted to share some highlights from the year in the way of training and technical assistance, the success of Community Action Month, and the excitement from the Annual Convention. The T/TA team does our best to provide timely and relevant resources to build the capacity of the Network and we are glad to see so many downloads and views on the resources from 2015. Take a look at the storify link which shows the social media engagements from Community Action Month as well as the Annual Convention for some great Community Action memories.
We are excited about the launch of the Learning Community which aims to build capacity of agencies so they can increase their impact. There is still room in the Place-Based Strategies group and I encourage you to apply, and we hope you signed up to be a "follower" of the other groups as well. Looking forward to the groups' first meetings in late January!
Be sure to check out the resources from our federal partners, including a few funding opportunities as well as resources to share. Also see the new FAQ from CAPLAW and be sure to get your registration in for NASCSP Mid-Winter Conference in February.
Heading off to New Orleans for the Management and Leadership Training Conference (MLTC) next week and hope to see many of you there!
Happy New Year from the T/TA Team!
NOTE HER
Sincerely,
Jarle Crocker, PhD
Director, Training and Technical Assistance
Community Action Partnership
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LOOKING BACK AT 2015
MOST VIEWED T/TA RESOURCES, COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH, AND ANNUAL CONVENTION
Community Action had a HUGE presence on Social Media - #BeCommunityAction
Colleagues from around the country gathered to learn and network together in San Francisco at the Annual Convention
What A Great Year in Community Action!
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2016-2017 LEARNING COMMUNITY HAS LAUNCHED
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION!
There are still available openings in the Utilizing Place-Based Strategies Group!
Become a Follower!
Join the Learning Community by "following" the Increasing Financial Empowerment for Families, Trauma Informed Approaches for Alleviating Poverty, Placed-Based Strategies for Community Revitalization, Bundling Services to Improve Outcomes, Rural IMPACT, Decreasing Family Homelessness, Poverty Trends or Health Intersections groups. Select " N/A I'm interested in FOLLOWING a Learning Community Group" in Question 2 and then select the groups you are interested in following.
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Community Action Agencies (CAAs), by nature of their mission and position in the community, regularly encounter and seek to serve diverse populations. These populations may include individuals who do not speak English as their first language and have limited English proficiency (LEP). CAAs are required under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) to ensure that LEP individuals can meaningfully access a CAA's programs and activities. This FAQ series explains the legal requirements governing Title VI compliance, discusses how CAAs can determine the LEP needs of a particular population, offers suggestions for ways CAAs may meet the needs of LEP individuals, and links to additional information and tools regarding LEP and language assistance services. Read the complete FAQ here. |
KEEP UP WITH MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE (MLTC) HAPPENINGS
#2016CAPmltc
NOTE: There is an additional session: Mapping Your Community Action Leadership Trajectory which will feature a panel discussion on opportunities for leadership in Community Action. Discussion on the expectations and rewards associated with becoming a Pathways Peer Reviewer, Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) Trainer, Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP), or attending the Emerging Leaders Institute forTraining Excellence (ELITE). Taking place at 10:30 am CT on Wednesday January 6th.
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REGISTER TODAY
2016 NASCSP MID-WINTER
TRAINING CONFERENCE
February 22, 2016 - February 26, 2016
NASCSP's 2016 Mid-Winter Training Conference (February 24-26) offers a valuable opportunity for professionals from around the country to come together and discuss strategies for meeting new challenges. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) track will focus on HHS CSBG initiatives. It will also highlight best practices related to anti-poverty efforts, performance management, and performance measurement... View the agenda and more here.
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STRENGTHENING WORKING FAMILIES INITIATIVE: GRANTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
To help parents obtain affordable, quality child care necessary to pursue education and training opportunities leading to good jobs in growing industries, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $25 million in grants through the Strengthening Working Families Initiative.
Grants up to $4 million will be awarded to partnerships that include the public workforce system, education and training providers, business entities, and local child-care or human-service providers. In addition, all partnerships must include at least three employers. Grantees will also be required to secure an amount equal to at least 25 percent of the total requested funds through outside leveraged resources...View the complete news release
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OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES COMPETITION TO DESIGNATE THE THIRD AND FINAL ROUND OF PROMISE ZONES
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that communities may now apply to be designated a Promise Zone under the third and final round competition.
Any community meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for a designation. HUD and USDA will designate seven Promise Zones across urban, rural and tribal communities for the final round. The deadline for submitting Promise Zone applications is Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 5:00 PM EST. Announcements will be made in the Spring of 2016.
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SAVE THE DATE
OFFICE OF HEAD START: BUILDING FOUNDATIONS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Supporting families' financial security and economic well-being is not new to Head Start. Let's recommit to this important part of our family partnership work. Please join the Office of Head Start (OHS), national experts, and Head Start and Early Head Start programs as we highlight successes and examine the challenges in supporting family financial stability and employment, training and education, and career opportunities.
February 23, 2016 - February 26, 2016
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Starter Retirement Savings Account Designed for Those Without Access
Make 2016 about saving - This year, get on the path to a secure retirement. With the U.S. Treasury's new myRAŽ (my Retirement Account), it's never been easier. myRA is a simple, safe, affordable retirement savings option that was designed for people who don't have access to a retirement savings plan at work. You can use the retirement savings calculator on myRA.gov to estimate how much your savings may grow over the course of five, ten, or 15 years or more based on the amount you contribute each month. Learn more at myRA.gov.
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CSBG T/TA RESOURCE CENTER
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Thank you for reading. We hope you found the content helpful.
Do you have questions for the Partnership's T/TA team? Contact us:
@NatTrainingCTR
This publication was created by National Association of Community Action Agencies - Community Action Partnership in the performance of the U.S. Department of Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0452.
Any opinion, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
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