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An electronic publication of the Community Action Partnership's
Learning Communities Resource Center
Dear Community Action Colleagues:
Looking forward to seeing many of you in the field this Community Action Month for conferences and events. I hope you will check out our website for the toolkit and accompanying actions. The Partnership is busy moving offices this week - our new address is 1020 19th Street NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20036. Below you will find a number of upcoming webinars as well as resources to share. Be sure to get your Annual Convention registrations in, and I hope you will take advantage of the discount for including front line/direct service staff on your attending team.
Happy Community Action Month - #BeCommunityAction
Sincerely,
Jarle Crocker, PhD
Director, Training and Technical Assistance
Community Action Partnership
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BUILDING RESILIENCE:
THE PROMISE AND PRACTICE OF COMMUNITY ACTION
Registration Discount for
Direct Service Staff
The Partnership is pleased to offer a Performance at the Front Line track at this year's Annual Convention. The direct interactions of front line/direct service staff with consumers are essential to consumer success at every Community Action Agency. With an entire track dedicated to these important topics, we hope your agency will take advantage of this learning and networking opportunity.
Register online today to send your agency team to the Annual Convention to receive one of the limited number of 20% discounts supporting Front Line/Direct Service Staff.
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ROMA NEXT GENERATION
Thank you to all who submitted feedback during the extended comment period for ROMA Next Generation. NASCSP and OCS are currently reviewing the comments to make revisions to the framework and will have continued communication with the Network throughout that process. The 60-day OMB Clearance Process is planned for June 2016. The follow up 30-day OMB Clearance Process is planned for September 2016. The ROMA Next Gen Working Group will continue to meet throughout that time.
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CAA Leaders' Legal Guide
A Publication by CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
The legal framework that governs both public and nonprofit Community Action Agencies (CAAs) as recipients of federal grant funds is vast. This Guide attempts to give leaders of CAAs - the board and the executive management - an overview of some of the legal requirements that they will work with on a regular basis.
The guide covers topics such as
- the federal grant life cycle;
- the legal authority underlying federal grants;
- the federal Community Service Block Grant Act;
- federal financial management requirements;
- and tax rules specific to nonprofit CAAs operating as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
View the guide and more here.
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Community Economic Development Webinar Series
You can register for one, two, or all three remaining sessions. Each session is $20.00 plus a $1.99 service fee. You will need to register on both EventBrite and Webex.
Community Reinvestment Act: Can the Law Help Me Get Money for My CED Project?
May 25th (2:00 ET/1:00 CT/12:00 MT/11:00 PT)
Level: Introductory
Presented by Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) banking regulators, learn what the regulations are, how they are measured, and how you can use this information to assist you and your organization. This session will summarize the key aspects of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 that essential forced financial institutions to meet the credit needs (lend, invest and serve) of all communities to which they take deposits (especially low income communities). Register
What is the Office of Community Services' CED Program: Use $800,000 to Create Jobs
June 29th (2:00 ET/1:00 CT/12:00 MT/11:00 PT)
Level: All
The purpose of the Community Economic Development discretionary grant program is to promote and support projects that address economic self-sufficiency for low-income persons and distressed communities by awarding funds to community development corporations (CDCs) to create employment and business development opportunities. In this session you will be presented with several CED projects funded with OCS-CED grants. You will hear what works (and what has not worked) and how the funds could be used in many innovative ways. Register
Assessing the Use of Debt (Loans) in Community Development: Upsides and Downsides
July 27th (2:00 ET/1:00 CT/12:00 MT/11:00 PT)
Level: Intermediate
This is an intermediate session for those organizations that are considering using debt in a proposed CED project or are thinking of taking out a note (debt) on existing properties. Many projects can afford to fill project financing gaps with debt, but should you? This session will focus on the considerations you should make before taking on debt. Register
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Learning Community National Webinar Series
Center for Community Futures
National Alliance to End Homelessness
Trauma Informed Approaches: A Guide to the Resources
May 11, 2016 at 2pm ET
(ICF, International)
Recent findings relating to brain research and toxic stress suggest that prolonged and unmitigated exposure to trauma in childhood can alter brain function well into adulthood--affecting school, work, and health outcomes. Presenters from ICF International will provide research around trauma-informed case management and offer participants promising strategies around trauma-informed care utilizing the research available. Register here
Bundling Services Resource Webinar
June 7, 2016 at 2pm ET
(ICF, International)
Presenters from ICF International will outline evidence-informed tools and resources for implementing integrated services in Community Action agencies. Presenters will provide an overview of the challenges around creating bundled service approach and provide participants with resources to address those challenges and foster integrated solutions to build family self-sufficiency. Register here
Decreasing Family Homelessness Session 2
June 15, 2016 2pm ET
(The National Alliance to End Homelessness)
This webinar series is designed to improve the effectiveness of Community Action Programs (CAP) agencies working on the frontline of addressing family homelessness.Building on the research and information shared in our initial webinar, this next presentation will provide a deeper dive into the various processes and challenges of implementing innovative homelessness strategies. Register here
National Poverty Trends Session 2
June 29, 2016 1pm ET
Social and economic conditions have changed dramatically since the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Yet 46.7 million people in the U.S. live in poverty, 15.5 million of whom are children. As the U.S. Census Bureau reported in its annual estimates on income, poverty and health insurance coverage, the poverty rate for 2014 was 14.8 percent, unchanged from 2013. This Poverty Trends webinar series will offer in-depth information on the state of poverty in America and will provide participating agencies with resources on how to analyze their community data on the poverty level and provide tools for anti-poverty advocacy on the local and state level. Register here
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Financial Capability Resources
Start Saving For Your Future with myRA
U.S. Department of Treasury and myRA
April 14, 2016
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Tools and Strategies for Helping Clients Build Financial Capability
CFED
Watch Recording
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Building Financial Capability: A Planning Guide for Integrated Services
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Two Generation Resources
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Uplifting the Family: A Two Generation Approach
Garrett County Community Action Committee and Monica Barczak, Senior Advisor - Administration for Children and Families
April 6, 2016
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Putting Research into Practice: Two Generation Approaches
ICF, International
April 19, 2016
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2Gen 101 with Aspen Ascend
Ascend will host a monthly 2Gen 101 webinar to provide an overview of the two-generation (2Gen) framework that supports children and the adults in their lives together. During the webinars, we will share examples of 2Gen work currently being implemented across the country and highlight opportunities to engage with 2Gen work ahead. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the webinar. During that time, you can ask any questions about how 2Gen can apply to your work.
- May 25th
- June 29th
- July 27th
- August 31st
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Register Now for CAPLAW
National Training Conference
June 22-24, 2016 - Fort Lauderdale
Many of this year's sessions focus on actions network leaders can take to comply with new requirements such as the CSBG Organizational Standards and the Uniform Guidance. Topics we will address include conducting risk assessments, drafting personnel policies, developing annual budgets and forecasts, honing democratic selection procedures, updating time and effort reporting, and much more! Participating in CAPLAW's intense, 2½ days of training in financial, governance, human resources, sustainability and federal grant program matters will equip network leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to strategize and ride high on the waves of compliance and leadership.
Attendance is encouraged especially for:
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Lead staff and board members of Community Action Agencies, Head Start programs, and other nonprofit and federal grantees
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Attorneys and accountants advising these organizations
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Federal, state and local government officials
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The Power of Stories:
Enriching Program Research & Reporting
Historically, tribal communities have used storytelling to share language, traditions, and beliefs from one generation to another. Tribal social service programs and other human service programs can build on this rich tradition by using stories within a qualitative research framework. This report explores opportunities, considerations, and methods for using storytelling to understand and communicate information about social service programs in tribal communities. Click here to download the brief and full report.
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Assessing Family History, Needs, and Well-Being to Improve TANF Services to Families
May 18, 2016 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST.
Many Temporary Assistance of Needy Family (TANF) and other programs serving low-income individuals and families are seeking ways to better measure and assess how family histories and current family functioning affect service planning and delivery. This webinar will help Systems to Family Stability National Policy Academy, TANF, and other human service system stakeholders understand how assessing family functioning, history, and experience can improve outcomes for TANF and other human service system participants. Speakers will discuss how family assessment tools are administered and used by TANF, child welfare, and other stakeholder programs. It will also address how these tools can be used to measure improvements in family well-being and create opportunities to use data to improve service planning.
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STATE OF HOMELESSNESS
IN AMERICA 2016
National Alliance to End Homelessness
On a single night in January 2015, 564,708 people were experiencing homelessness - meaning they were sleeping outside or in an emergency shelter or transitional housing program...Learn more
The State of Homelessness in America 2016 is the sixth in a series of reports charting progress in ending homelessness in the United States. It is intended to serve as a desktop reference for policymakers, journalists, and community and state leaders. This report uses the most recently available data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to present national and state trends in homelessness, populations at risk of homelessness, and the types and utilization of homeless assistance.
National Alliance to End Homelessness is the Subject Matter Expert for the Decreasing Family Homelessness Learning Community Group. This report was shared during the first web meeting aired on April 13th.
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POWER Initiative Webinar Series
Beginning March 23, 2016, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will hold biweekly webinars on POWER Initiative topics. Webinars will be held every other Wednesday at 2:00 PM EDT. The last webinar will be held June 1, 2016. Please join us to learn more about POWER.
Webinar topics and registration instructions are below. The webinars will use the Live Meeting platform.
May 4, 2016, 2:00 PM EDT | The POWER Initiative: What the Data and Research Says
May 18, 2016, 2:00 PM EDT| Topic to be announced
June 1, 2016, 2:00 PM EDT | Topic to be announced
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2016 Risk Summit
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
September 18-20 - Chicago
Learn solutions and more at this year's summit.
This two and a half day conference is ideal for nonprofit leaders who want to broaden their perspective on risk, learn practical strategies for identifying and managing risk, and bring risk resources and know-how back to their mission-driven organizations. If you're interested in positioning the risk management function to truly fortify your mission and navigate around or through the "what ifs" of the nonprofit world, you won't want to miss this event.
Who attends the Risk Summit?
- CFOs, COOs, CIOs, Finance Directors, Directors of Human Resources, Directors of Quality Assurance, General Counsel, and other Senior Management Staff from high-performing nonprofits
- Risk Managers and Directors of Risk Management from nonprofit organizations and public agencies
- Senior operations staff from foundations and grant-making nonprofits
- Insurance professionals serving nonprofits, associations and religious organizations
- Professional advisors and consultants serving nonprofits, including lawyers, insurance agents and brokers, CPAs, management consultants and more
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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:
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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 Numbers 90ET0452 and 90ET0445.
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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