 EHS-CC PARTNERSHIP AND EHS EXPANSION FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FORECASTS
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Administration for Children and Families announces $135 million in new
Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership funding
The Administration for Children and Families recently announced the availability of $135 million in new funding for the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership. These competitively awarded funds support the expansion of access to high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income infants, toddlers, and their families through EHS-CC Partnerships or the expansion of Early Head Start Services. With dozens of Community Action Agencies already participating in the initiative, this new round of funding provides additional opportunities for our Network to participate in this important work. |
COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VIRGINIA MCLAURIN HONORED AT WHITE HOUSE
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 Have you seen it? It's on CNN, Fox, CBS and we just received a call from CTVNews, Canada's nightly news! They all want to talk to our very own Virginia McLaurin! Know the name? Now embarking on "international fame", Ms. McLaurin is our oldest and one of our most dedicated Foster Grandparents who was invited to The White House and danced with the Obamas on last week! Honored in 2014 as "The Woman of the Year" by DC's Commission for Women by Wendy Spencer, she is a phenomenal woman and featured in our #IAMUPO campaign!  The video of Ms. McLaurin dancing with the President and First Lady is spreading across the Internet! Click on the image above and/or head over to UPO's Facebook page to watch the video and share her #IAMUPO story with family and friends: https://www.facebook.com/UPODC!
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ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
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Job Title: Supervisory Social Services Program Specialist, GS-0101-14
Department: Department Of Health And Human ServicesAgency: Administration for Children and Families
Job Announcement Number:
HHS-ACF-MP-16-1617383
Open Date: 2/15/16
Close Date: 2/26/16
Here are the preview links to the announcements:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/428508000 (MP)
JOB SUMMARY:
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.
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THE PARTNERSHIP IS HIRING!
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Deputy Director
Deputy Director. National membership association serving the needs of the nation's Community Action Network is seeking a Deputy Director. This position will be responsible for coordination and oversight of agency operations, member services, communications, and events including coordinating the annual National Convention. Reporting to the CEO and a key member of the Leadership Team, the position will have close interaction with the board of directors, local Community Action Agencies, and State Associations that are members of the organization. At least 8+ years of management experience required. Knowledge and experience with membership relations and event planning experience preferred. Background in Community Action or human services and an understanding of the causes and conditions of poverty in America preferred. Send cover letter, resume, and work samples to jobs@communityactionpartnership.com.
Director of Communications and Branding
This person will set and guide the strategy for communications, website content, and public relations to convey the mission and Promise of Community Action. Experience in association, nonprofit/human service communications preferred. Knowledge of social media platforms, branding, and media relations key. Bachelors Degree, strong writing skills and ability to work well in team environment required. Some national travel required. Salary 65K. Click here for more information. Send cover letter, resume, and work samples to jobs@communityactionpartnership.com. Lead VISTA Volunteer Rural IMPACT is seeking a lead VISTA volunteer to serve in Washington, DC at the Community Action Partnership. A one-year project of the White House Rural Council (WHRC), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other government agencies, Rural IMPACT is a strategy to reduce child poverty in rural and tribal areas using the two-generation approach. Under the immediate supervision of the Partnership's Project Director of the Learning Communities Resource Center, the Lead VISTA Volunteer will be responsible for supporting the coordination of 20 VISTA volunteers located in ten states nationally. Specific responsibilities include VISTA volunteer administration, Rural IMPACT Communications management, Rural IMPACT data collection and analysis support. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a VISTA Volunteer is required to be considered for the VISTA Lead position. Click here for more information. Contact Tiffney Marley, Project Director at tmarley@communityactionpartnership.com.
Grants Coordinator, Part timeUnder the immediate supervision of the Controller and SSVF Project Director, the Grants Compliance Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Controller and the SSVF Project Director in evaluating and reporting on the efficacy of the SSVF Sub-grantees' grants management processes and procedures. The Grants Compliance Coordinator will base his evaluations and reports on monthly reviews of invoices submitted by the Sub-grantees and monitoring visits conducted at the Subs' offices. Click here for more information. Please send cover letter and resume to Barbara Ledyard: bledyard@communityactionpartnership.com
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PARTNERSHIP SEEKS SUCCESS STORIES ON HEALTH/SYSTEMS CHANGE
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The Partnership is seeking success stories from local CAAs and State Associations that address success in systems change that impact health outcomes. These stories will be used as part of a foundation grant application submitted by the Partnership later in March. The questions to be addressed with real world examples include:
- Successes with change systems that impact health outcomes in one or more of the following areas: access to quality care, education, employment, income, community environment, housing, and public safety.
- How CAA work has resulted in improved health outcomes for those most affected by health disparities.
These success stories need to be short (no more than 250 words). To submit a success story, please complete this brief survey.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS ANNUAL FORUM
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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act has heightened the commitment of the workforce system to engage and collaborate with our partners in education, economic development, community-based organizations, and government; in fact, we will not achieve the vision of WIOA without all of us working together. In March, more than 1000 workforce development leaders and stakeholders in education, economic development, business and industry will convene in Washington, DC, for The Forum 2016.
The full schedule and programming lineup for The Forum 2016 is on the NAWB website. The event is packed with opportunities for networking with others to solve the challenges we are all facing in these times of unprecedented change and growth.The toolkit has suggested information for each medium. We ask that these activities be completed by February 22nd. Please email Terri Bergman at bergmant@nawb.org with any questions about the toolkit. Registration is open through March 1st.
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PUTTING THE ASSETS AND OPPORTUNITY SCORECARD INTO ACTION IN YOUR STATE
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The Assets and Opportunity Scorecard, released by CFED earlier this year, offers statistics, graphics, and policy implications around 130 outcome measures of financial security. The scorecard offers state-specific statistics and reports, including 18 outcomes of racial disparity and state comparison reports of policy impact
around wealth and inequality.
Graphics and charts that show poverty snapshots and inequality trends are perfect for sharing on social media, on your website, and in your community needs assessment. Learn more about the resources available and the best practices in putting the tools into action with CFED on March 2nd.
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NEW ANALYSIS OF ACCESS TO CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES, HEAD START FIND DISPARATE ACCESS BY RACE, ETHNICITY, AND STATE
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C LASP's brief, which presents a unique analysis of data reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by Head Start programs and state child care agencies, confirms very low levels of access nationally to all the programs, because of the large gap between current investment and need. Less than half of eligible preschool-aged children participate in Head Start, less than one in six eligible children receive child care subsidies funded through the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), and fewer than 5 percent of eligible infants and toddlers participate in Early Head Start (EHS).
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REMINDERS ON COMMENTING ON CANDIDATES AND CAMPAIGNS
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Bolder Advocacy, an initiative of Alliance for Justice, has released a fact sheet with IRS guidance and specific examples of "do's" and "don'ts" for nonprofits to follow during this election year. Candidates for elected public office sometimes say things that are incorrect, or with which nonprofits disagree, and nonprofits may wish to set the record straight. While 501(c)(3) organizations may continue to engage in education and advocacy to promote their issues during the election season, they are strictly prohibited from supporting or opposing candidates for public office. So how can 501(c)(3) organizations respond to candidates or political parties and remain nonpartisan? By being very deliberate and careful with their statements. Read the full fact sheet here and view more advocacy tools at
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CCAP WEDNESDAY WEBINARS -- IS IT FOR ME?
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Are you a candidate for Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP)? Think you may want to pursue CCAP and looking for information? Then the CCAP Wednesday Webinar series is a great place to start. Becoming a CCAP is a three step process in which your peers assess your experience, skills and knowledge about Community Action. CCAPs have met the challenge to embody Community Action vision and values and to acquire the management and leadership skills it takes to be keepers of the Community Action Promise. If you become a candidate, you will be asked to: STEP 1. Chronicle your experiences in the Candidate Data FormWebinar completed December 9 - access a recording hereSTEP 2. Showcase your skills in an Executive Skills PortfolioSTEP 3: Demonstrate your practical knowledge about Community Action in the national examination Webinar March 30, 2:00 ET/1:00 CT/12:00 MT/11:00 PT Register for the next webinar here.
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JOIN THE PARTNERSHIP NOW FOR 2016!
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Why Join Community Action Partnership?
Agencies like yours continue to shape the vision and the future of
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Community Action. A strong network puts you in touch with many colleagues across the country and gives your agency a strong and unified voice and a vital communications link to federal agencies and other organizations, both public and private, that share or support the mission and the Promise of Community Action.
Community Action Partnership looks forward to working with you in 2016. We hope that you can take a few minutes to invest in your future during this upcoming, critical year for our network.
Please complete the membership application for the Partnership.
If your agency has already submitted the membership dues for 2016 - "Thank You!" We appreciate your involvement and support. We look forward to launching some outstanding opportunities for membership involvement in the coming year! Your energy and involvement have helped to keep Community Action Partnership responsive to your needs and built the strongest community action network ever. Membership gives you more than ever before ... access to training, publications, educational resources, and management tools which help you run a CAA more productively. Community Action Partnership welcomes like-minded organizations, friends, and affiliates as members - organizations and companies that are like-minded and support the work of Community Action. If you would like to consider membership, you can check "affiliate" in the membership categories. If you have any questions, please contact Sranda Watkins, Membership Coordinator at swatkins@communityactionpartnership.com or by phone at (202) 449-9773.
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SAVE THE DATES FOR THE 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN AUSTIN!
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Click here for the 2016 Convention Registration Form Avoid the rush!
Reservations are now open to book your rooms at the JW Marriott Austin for the
2016 Partnership Annual Convention.
Rooms may be booked at the low rate of $199.00 S/D.
Watch this page for additional information in coming weeks.
Click here to book on-line. ________________________________________ SPONSORSHIP, EXHIBIT, & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Support the Community Action Network by becoming a sponsor, buying exhibit space, and purchasing advertising in the Convention Program Book. Click here for complete information. _________________________________________ Call for Workshops is Now Open
Do you have a workshop idea for August 2016? Community Action Partnership wants to hear about it! The Call for Workshops is open now until March 11.
We welcome proposals from Community Action Agencies, State and Regional Associations, national partners, and experts in the field of nonprofit and public administration. We are looking for workshops that relate to our overall theme of Building Resilience as well as fit into our tracks:
* Effective Administration and Governance (such as finance, human resources, technology usage, planning, board governance, leadership, etc.)
* Promising Anti-Poverty Practices (such as program models; approaches to tackling the causes and conditions of poverty; working with special populations such as veterans, children, seniors, etc.)
* Strategies to Increase Visibility (such as branding, marketing, communications, fundraising, etc.)
Research, Policy, and Action (such as big data, setting a policy agenda, education and advocacy, etc.)
* Performance at the Front Line (skill building for intake and case managers such as coaching, human behavior, cultural competency, crisis intervention, customer service, etc.)
Note there are a couple of differences between this year's call for Workshops and years past. Performance at the Frontline is receiving more emphasis as a dedicated track, you are asked how your workshop fits with the theme and track, we are looking for more specificity on the intended audience of your workshop, and you no longer have to put in the biographies of your co-presenters or you're A/V needs at this point in time.
The Call for Workshops is available online at
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