Each year at the Economic Mobility and Well-Being (EMWB) Conference, APHSA recognizes state or local human services agencies through our EMWB Impact Award for Excellence in Human Services and EMWB Newcomer Award. This year, the awards nominations deadline has been extended to July 19. Be sure to click the links above to submit your nominations and spotlight professionals making significant strides in improving customer experience and outcomes in the human services sector. | |
Visit our blog, The Catalyst, and read our latest post titled, “Eight Strategies to Fully Reimagine Digital Government Human Services.” The post explores the transformation of government human services from labor-intensive, manual processes to more efficient digital services, accelerated by the pandemic. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities in this journey, including the need for software to exchange and make use of data. Read today to discover how these changes could connect families to services more efficiently and cost-effectively! |
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ACF Shares New Proposed Rule to Increase Flexibility for Tribes in CCDF Eligibility
This week, the Office of Child Care, within the Administration for Children and Families shared an early preview of a proposed rule aimed at providing Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations operating Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) programs with greater flexibility in determining family eligibility.
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Prevention Services Clearinghouse Releases Updated Handbook
The Prevention Services Clearinghouse recently published and released the Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 2.0, which is now available online. This updated version addresses public feedback and expert suggestions to enhance transparency, support underserved communities, and align standards with current evidence review practices.
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USDA Invests $100 Million to Support SUN Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it will provide $100 million in grants to help states, tribal nations, and U.S. territories implement SUN Bucks. SUN Bucks, also known as Summer Electronic benefit transfer (Summer EBT), is part of USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids, which lowers costs for families and improves food and nutrition security during summer break when kids lose access to school meals.
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ACF Announces New Tribal MIECHV Awards
The Administration for Children and Families announced $3 million in new awards to six tribal entities as part of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. The MIECHV program develops and strengthens tribal capacity to support and promote the health and well-being of expectant families and families with young children aged birth to kindergarten entry in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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Grant Opportunity: Hospital-Based Adoption-Sensitive Care Training
ACF announces a Hospital-Based Adoption-Sensitive Care Training grant opportunity. The purpose of this grant is to improve access to training and technical assistance on adoption-sensitive care for hospital-based service providers, including doctors, nurses, and staff. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations focused on adoption that partner with healthcare professionals, hospitals, and community organizations. The current due date is set for July 31, 2024.
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Impacts of the Expiration of Federal Child Care Stabilization Funding
The American Rescue Plan made a historic investment in the child care industry, though this investment was always meant to be temporary. This brief highlights the stalled progress as a result of expiring ARP funds, which evidence suggests is leading to higher prices and depressed access to child care for families who need it most.
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Applying Behavioral Science to Improve Participation in Work-Support Programs
ACF recently published the Applying Behavioral Science to Improve Participation in Work-Support Programs: Monroe County, New York. This report shares how in Monroe County, New York, the BIAS-NG team collaborated with county staff to create and evaluate two interventions aimed at enhancing attendance in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and New York State’s Safety Net program.
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How Policy Implementation Impacts Hispanic Families’ Receipt of Subsidies
The Hispanic Research Center recently published a brief capturing the perspectives of local Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program staff to determine possible barriers for Latino Families in Texas. These findings can inform policy efforts to reduce administrative burdens and enhance equity in child care subsidy programs, especially for Hispanic families.
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WEBINAR: NSDTA Showcase Series - Beyond the Job Posting
Examining alternatives to traditional recruitment/retention strategies, this workshop will give participants an opportunity to apply concepts from implementation science and self-determination theory directly to their organizations. Participants will be given tools to craft small, structured experiments aimed at improving recruitment and retention for their organizations.
August 22, 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST
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Register for Economic Mobility & Well-Being Conference
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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WEBINAR: Implementing Section 304 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act
The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) will be hosting a webinar where they will review the interim final rule on TANF Work Outcomes Measures and provide technical guidance for preparing and submitting three new reports for the measures: Work Outcomes of TANF Exiters Report (quarterly), the required Secondary School Diploma or its Recognized Equivalent Attainment Rate (annually), and the Supplemental Work Outcomes Report (annually).
July 24, 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST
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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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