We invite you to participate in the APHSA Member and Partner Survey: Charting Our Future. Share your invaluable insights with our new President and CEO, Reggie Bicha, and play a pivotal role in advising our organization on its future work and priorities. Also, at the end of the survey, you can enter your email address for a chance to win one of three $50 Amazon gift cards! The survey will be open until June 26, and responses are completely anonymous. | |
Discover the transformative power of a trauma-informed approach in the latest post on our blog, The Catalyst. The article pulls from resources provided by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), providing essential principles that can reshape how human services agencies foster resilience and a culture of empowerment among staff and the communities they serve. | |
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If you haven't already, be sure to check out the spring issue of Policy & Practice magazine, "Moving Human Services Upstream to Proactively Promote Well-Being."
We also encourage you to get in touch if you have a story to share with our readers. We are always looking to lift up the voices of our members, partners, individuals with lived experience, and other subject matter experts who are committed to advancing the well-being of individuals, children, families, and communities.
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Proposed Rule to Help Parents Meet Child Support Obligations
ACF recently proposed a rule that would allow state child support programs to use federal funding for employment and training services aimed at eligible noncustodial parents in order to help them meet their child support obligations. APHSA is working with our members and having cross-sector dialogue to prepare a comment on this rule.
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Funding Available to Develop and Enhance or Evaluate Kinship Navigator Programs
ACF’s new Program Instruction (PI) offers guidance to state, territorial, and Tribal Title IV-E agencies regarding the necessary steps to apply for Title IV-B, subpart 2 funding. This funding supports the development, enhancement, or evaluation of kinship navigator programs. These funds are allocated for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 under the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.
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New Resources on Impacts of Climate Change to Children, Pregnant People, and Older People
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published resources which report a number of specific physical and mental health impacts that arise due to different climate hazards. The collection of articles is authored by experts from WHO along with academics from around the world and addresses the risk that high temperatures, air pollution, and climate-related natural disasters pose to young children, pregnant people, and aging populations.
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Evaluation and Policy Memo on SNAP Child Support Enforcement Cooperation
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has released an evaluation of, and corresponding policy memo on, the SNAP state option to require custodial and non-custodial parents to cooperate with Child Support Agencies (CSAs) as a condition of eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It also provides additional information and considerations for states regarding the option to disqualify individuals in arrears for child support.
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Engaging Families in State Initiatives: A Case Study of Lessons Learned
ACF published a case study brief titled, "Engaging Families in State Initiatives: A Case Study of Lessons Learned." The purpose of this brief is to spotlight three state initiatives that sought to engage families and integrate their perspectives into their child care and early education (CCEE) efforts.
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Hearing on Strengthening Child Welfare
On June 26, the House Committee on Ways and Means will hold a hearing on strengthening child welfare through reauthorization of Title IV-B. Written comments for the hearing record can be submitted by July 10, as detailed in the Committee’s advisory.
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New FNS Program Participation Dashboard
FNS announced the launch of a new, interactive dashboard that features state, territory, and national level data for FNS nutrition programs. Site visitors can gain greater insight into critical programs that impact the lives of millions of Americans daily. This dashboard is available to the public and uses the most recent data available.
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Committee Hearing on Examining Youth Residential Treatment Facilities
On June 12, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine youth Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs) and evaluate solutions. The Committee shared a set of findings in an accompanying report that highlighted significant oversight and safety failures among a group of monitored RTF providers. In addition, the report provides recommended actions. A video of the hearing is available to view online.
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WEBINAR: Enhancing Your Learning and Development Toolkit with Artificial Intelligence
Dive into the world of generative artificial intelligence (AI) with this APHSA hosted interactive webinar. Participants will learn to streamline their instructional design tasks with the use of no-cost AI chatbots. This includes crafting concise summaries of lengthy subject matter content and developing tailored learning modules.
June 26, 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST
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Registration for Economic Mobility & Well-Being Conference Now Open
Registration for APHSA's Economic Mobility & Well-Being (EMWB) Conference 2024 is now open! Join us in Portland, Oregon along with human services leaders, policymakers, and researchers to help shape the future of human services programs through collaboration, integration, and modernization!
August 25 to 28
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APHSA Career Center - Post Your Open Positions Today
APHSA serves as a clearinghouse for job opportunities throughout the Human Services sector. Employers reach a wide audience of candidates searching for careers and job seekers will find a number of opportunities throughout the country.
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