Revenue Diversification: Making the Value Case Training Series

Many Community Action Agencies have been striving to expand their business model. The CAAs want to attract more diverse funding streams and offer a greater variety of services. Participants in this program will learn a six-step model that is based on each organization’s unique services and to address the interests of the audience being targeting. The approaches being shared have been proven to help organizations tailor their stories to convey value, present compelling data, and communicate in a way that attracts the interest of payers.

The program is sponsored by the Community Care Innovations Collaborative, led by Bay Aging, The Virginia Community Care Hub. We are striving to expand partnerships between healthcare and social care to address the health-related social needs of Virginians. Three classes will be offered online from June 26 through August 7. There are no fees, and all are welcome!

Learn more and register here: https://communitycareva.mn.co/sign_in?from=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunitycareva.mn.co%2Fposts%2Fopen-enrollment-making-the-value-case-for-health-related-social-supports

Upcoming R3PIC Webinar Series

The 2025 Region 3 Webinar Series offers a two-part learning experience designed to enhance knowledge and practical application for CAAs in Region 3 (VA, MD, WV, DC, DE, PA). Each topic begins with an engaging webinar, providing key insights and expert perspectives. Then, participants can join a Deep Dive session at a later date to explore the content further, ask questions, and discuss real-world applications with peers.

September 4th and 10th - Workplace Violence Prevention and De-Escalation: a two-part webinar series designed to equip you with the skills and strategies to prevent workplace violence and effectively de-escalate tense situations.

December 4th and 10th - Providing Effective Feedback: a two-part series that will guide you through the foundational principles of giving constructive and impactful feedback, followed by a deep dive session that takes you beyond theory and into real-world applications.

Learn more and register for the September webinars here: https://members.thecaap.org/ap/Events/Register/g4FZy5xCzCyCo

Learn more and register for the December webinars here: https://members.thecaap.org/ap/Events/Register/G9F2vX1INCxCK

Articles: New Laws Take Effect July 1: What's Changing in Virginia

Starting July 1, 2025, Virginia will benefit from new protections against medical debt and hidden "junk fees," along with expanded housing support. The Virginia Poverty Law Center reports on these wins from their legislative agenda:

Housing Gains: New rights for public housing tenants, funding for mobile home community preservation, and down payment help for first-time buyers. Learn more here: https://vplc.org/progress-for-public-housing-residents-manufactured-homeowners-and-first-time-buyers

No More Surprise Fees: Companies must now display the full cost of goods and services up front. But several industries carved out exemptions from the new law, like car dealerships, utilities, and phone service providers. Learn more here: https://vplc.org/surprise-virginia-outlaws-surprise-junk-fees-on-july-1st

Unemployment Boost: Increases weekly benefits and lets part-time workers keep more of their earnings before benefits are reduced.

Effective 2026: Medical Debt Relief: Collectors can no longer foreclose on homes or garnish wages over medical bills, and interest charges are capped. Learn more here: https://vplc.org/virginia-enacts-new-protections-against-medical-debt-and-junk-fees/

Article: Transforming Virginia's Child Welfare System

In a Cardinal News opinion article, the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services, James Hunter Williams, details a 27% increase in reports of child abuse and neglect in Virginia since 2020. He calls for a reimagining of the child welfare system in Virginia.

Read the op-ed here: https://cardinalnews.org/2025/05/29/children-at-risk-transforming-virginias-child-welfare-system/

Press Release: Virginia SUN Bucks Returns in July

In a continued effort to address childhood hunger during the summer, the Virginia Department of Social Services will again partner with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service to issue Virginia SUN Bucks, a grocery benefit program designed to help eligible school-age children meet their nutritional needs and continue to thrive when school meals are unavailable.

Learn more here: https://virginiasunbucks.com/

Article: "All Hands on Deck Moment" As Virginia Faces Federal Challenges

Virginia budget leaders delivered a blunt challenge to Gov. Glenn Younkin on Tuesday about the economic threats that residents of Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads face as President Donald Trump slashes the government workforce and spending. Meantime, Youngkin joined 19 other Republican governors in a letter to Trump, endorsing his package of big cuts and spending cuts, which the president is urging congressional Republicans to pass.

Read the Richmond Times-Dispatch article here (subscription required): https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_8b111569-4b45-4511-99a7-890c78eef52c.html

Article: Trump Administration Changes Funding Rules for Broadband Expansion

The Biden-era Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program prioritized fiber over wireless options including satellite. New rules from the Trump administration put satellite service on equal footing.

Read the article here: https://cardinalnews.org/2025/06/10/trump-administration-changes-funding-rules-for-broadband-expansion/

Press Release: Governor Glenn Youngkin Commemorates May Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month

On May 21, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a proclamation announcing that May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Virginia. The Governor highlighted efforts to support healthy moms, healthy families, and healthy communities through improving data, expanding targeted high-quality care, and increasing awareness.

Learn more about the proclamation here: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2025/may/name-1046418-en.html