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Dear Donna,
Welcome to the latest issue of The Connection, APHSA’s newsletter offering updates and resources pertaining to employment and economic well-being, child and family well-being, and H/HS integration.
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Our latest Catalyst blog post is by APHSA Policy Associate Meg Dygert, sharing how a robust child care market is key for economic growth and well-being, in addition to being vital for the early development of children. | |
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We look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming Economic Mobility and Well-Being (EMWB) Conference on August 14-17, at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront in Savannah, GA. It's not too late to join your peers from across the nation—register here for informative sessions, engaging content, and a restorative experience!
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CEEWB - Center for Employment & Economic Well-Being | |
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Understanding Families’ Experiences of Poverty: Results of a Qualitative Study Exploring the Perspectives of Children and Their Parents, July 2022 - This report from the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) details a 2019 study conducted in collaboration with MEF Associates seeking to understand how children, adolescents, and parents perceive and experience poverty.
Unwinding Homepage: This resource repository from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a centralized location where states and stakeholders can learn more about Unwinding and access resources to help them plan and prepare. Human services professionals can use the resources to communicate to constituents about ensuring they are connected to Medicaid, CHIP, and other critical health resources as the public health emergency unwinds.
General SPARK and IMPROVE: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is excited to share resources developed under Project SPARK and Project IMPROVE. These projects—which were conducted in close coordination by the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) and the Office of Family Assistance (OFA), respectively—supported 17 research-practice partnerships to help TANF agencies design and implement evidence-informed program changes.
Effect of the Reevaluated Thrifty Food Plan and Emergency Allotments on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits and Poverty, August 2022 - This new report from the Urban Institute found that the increased SNAP benefits as a combined result of the re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) and Emergency Allotments reduced poverty by 14.1% and reduced child poverty by 21.8%. Black and Hispanic people faced the highest poverty reductions.
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The Human Services IT Advisory Group (HSITAG), the leading independent industry association comprised of private firms who serve the public health and human services sector with technology, subject matter expertise and experience, has established a work group to assess the impact of pandemic relief legislation on Child Care programs across the U.S.
The group is conducting research and is hoping to engage as many stakeholders as possible in assessing the state of Child Care programs and the impact of technology on improving the availability of affordable child care to American families. Please participate in the survey here.
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Working With Children, Youth, and Families in Permanency Planning, July 2022 – According to the Federal Child and Family Services Reviews that looked at child welfare in every state, the most important efforts to impact child welfare outcomes were engaging with families in case planning and instituting quality case worker visits. The notice provides a list of methods in which case workers can engage with families.
A Reimagined Vision for Black Child and Family Well-being From National and Local Leaders, July 2022 – This blog from Child Trends, which was published following a recent Child Trends webinar on racial equity, outlines three major takeaways from their discussion. The wellbeing of Black children requires a narrative that reflects the diversity of their background, the efforts of people willing to make “good trouble” and disrupt the status quo, and collaborative action.
Increasing Support for Home Visiting Innovation is Critical for Young Children and Their Families, July 2022 – This brief from the Society for Research in Child Development discusses the importance of high-quality and flexible home visiting service delivery programs for families.
The Association of Race, Ethnicity, and Poverty With Child Maltreatment Reporting, July 2022 – According to a study published in Pediatrics, the likelihood of children with maltreatment being reported to Child Protection Services (CPS) is influenced by race or ethnicity of the mother and health insurance coverage. The study included analysis of children under three years who were hospitalized as a result of child abuse and neglect-related injuries and their likelihood of being reported to CPS.
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National Collaborative for Integration of Health & Human Services | |
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APHSA Event Updates
Registration is now open for all APHSA Conferences,
to be held in-person! See details below or on our Events page.
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The Economic Mobility and Well-Being (EMWB) Conference will be held August 14-17 at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront in Savannah, GA. Join us for informative sessions, engaging content, and a restorative experience! The EMWB conference brings together members from the American Association of SNAP Directors (AASD), the National Association for Program Information and Performance Measurement (NAPIPM), and the National Association of State TANF Administrators (NASTA). Register now!
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The Information Technology Solutions Management for Human Services (ISM) Annual Conference & Expo will be held October 23-26 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. This event brings together agency leaders in technology, along with the private sector firms focused on providing solutions for health and human services agencies. The content presented will promote IT solutions and best practices that enhance the delivery of health and human services. Register now!
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