October 2026

 

Training Opportunities & Events

 

H.R. 1 Federal Work Requirements Town Halls - This series of meetings will provide information on how to navigate the changes to Medicaid coverage as a result of H.R. 1. You will learn: who may be affected, who may qualify for an exemption, how reporting will work, and key implementation dates. Resources will also be provided to help members remain covered. More Information


October 22 - Advocates/Community Stateholders Register

November 10 - General Session Register

December 2 - General Session Register

January 15 - General Session Register

2026 CAAP Conference: Mission Possible (Lancaster, PA, October 26-29) - The conference will bring together Community Action professionals, community-based organizations, partners, and other changemakers for engaging sessions, practical resources, meaningful networking, and shared learning. There is a virtual Weatherization session on October 26 if you aren't able to be in person. Register

Whole Family Approach (WFA) Kickstarter (October 27, November 17, and January 19, 2-3pm) - NCAP is pleased to offer this series of intensive workshops. Participating agencies will explore their readiness for adopting a WFA, discover the enabling conditions that foster WFA success, and build organizational capacity for WFA implementation. Register

Performance Management Reporting Office Hours and Peer Discussion (October 28, 2pm) - The session will focus on questions and concerns related to reporting due November 15. Meeting Login

Understanding Benefit Cliffs, Worker Realities, and Policy Solutions (October 28, 2-3pm) - This webinar from the Institute for Research on Poverty will highlight research that looks into benefits cliffs using administrative data, longitudinal insights from over 2,000 low-wage workers, and new research on childcare subsidies and employment outcomes. Register

VDSS Lunch & Learn: Connecting the Reentry Network - Statewide Resources & Local Practices (November 9, 12-1pm) - This session will highlight statewide resources and diverse examples of local collaboration to recognize the great work already happening across Virginia while encouraging stronger connections throughout our network. It will feature representatives from the Norfolk Department of Human Services, Louisa County Department of Human Services, and Pittsylvania County Community Action Agency. Register

CSBG Annual & Q4 Reporting Webinar - This session provided essential guidance on the upcoming Annual Report and Q4 submissions, both due Nov. 15, 2026. Highlights included a detailed walkthrough of all required Q4 and Annual Report documentation, guidance on reporting data across the 5-quarter timeframe (July 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2026), and practical strategies and tips to streamline your reporting and avoid common submission errors. Watch Now!

 

Have Ideas for Training Topics?


You have all kinds of training needs and we want to help! Please let us know if there is a training topic you feel is needed and would make a real impact on your agency. Whether it's help with processes or professional development, we want to hear about your training needs!


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Additional Resources & Opportunities

 


Rooftop Creates New 
Board Assessment Process Tools

Rooftop has recently created a new process for board assessments, complete with several tools. These documents may be helpful to your agency as you work to create processes for your boards. These templates are also available on LearnWorlds in Program Resources. Check them out! 



Economic Mobility Toolkit

This is a comprehensive, collaborative resource from the Collaborative on Economic Mobility (CEM) designed to help Community Action Agencies plan, design, and implement innovative programs that advance economic mobility for low income communities. Check it out


Housing and Transportation Toolkit

CCAM TAC has released a new resource that explores the important connection between housing affordability, transportation, mobility, and access to essential services. Designed for transportation providers, housing organizations, planners, and community leaders, the toolkit offers practical strategies to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and better coordinate housing and transportation planning to improve access and opportunity in communities. Check it out

 

For a complete list of upcoming community action training and events, visit https://vacsbg.learnworlds.com/calendar.

 

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