June 2025

Save the Date for the 2025 VACAP Summit

September 29-October 1

VDSS Headquarters, Glen Allen

The VACAP Summit is an opportunity to join your peers for learning and collaboration. This year's event will feature a Networking Happy Hour, a Self-Care Hour, and training sessions on the Virginia CASH Campaign, Whole Family Approach, Weatherization, AI/Digital Trends, and more. Wipfli will also present sessions on several topics.

Stay tuned for registration details coming from VACAP!

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Upcoming Training and Events

Pathways to Excellence (2pm; August 7, September 11, October 9, November 13) - Pathways to Excellence is a roadmap for building a more efficient, resilient, and results-driven agency. Grounded in the Standards of Excellence, which reflect the best practices of high-performing Community Action Agencies (CAAs), Pathways helps CAAs embed continuous quality improvement into their work, align systems, sharpen performance, and ensure long-term sustainability. With a tiered structure—Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—agencies can start where they are, take meaningful steps toward implementing the Standards of Excellence, and earn recognition along the way. Register

Emerging Risk Leaders Certificate Program (2-5pm; September 3, September 16, and September 30) - NCAP-endorsed vendor, Nonprofit Risk Management Center, is now accepting applicants for its Emerging Risk Leaders Certificate Program. This affordable certificate program is perfect for nonprofit team members getting started in risk management. Participants will learn from the expertise of NRMC staff and cohort members. Each small group cohort will complete the program with practical tools and skills to make their organizations risk resilient. Register

Workplace Violence Prevention and De-Escalation (1-2pm; Webinar September 4, Deep Dive September 10) - Region III presents this two-part webinar designed to equip you with the skills and strategies to prevent workplace violence and effectively de-escalate tense situations. Register for Webinar | Register for Deep Dive

Providing Effective Feedback (1-2pm; Webinar December 4, Deep Dive December 10) - Region III presents this two-part series that will guide you through the foundational principles of giving constructive and impactful feedback. The deep dive session will take you beyond theory and into real-world applications. Register for Webinar | Register for Deep Dive

Previously-Recorded Training

4th Quarter Reporting Refresher - This webinar reviews the components of the CSBG 4th Quarter Report. This session highlighted common mistakes that are made and how to fix those issues prior to submitting the report. W atch Now

Webinar and Deep Dive into Foundations of Self-Care - This webinar is designed to provide community action staff with practical self-care techniques to enhance well-being, resilience, and effectiveness in their roles. Watch Webinar | Watch Deep Dive

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

Additional Agency Resources

For more resources, visit https://vacsbg.learnworlds.com. Select the Resources Tab and choose from a wide range of subjects including Program Resources, Executive Director Resources, Board Resources, Fiscal Resources, and more! Do you have a great resource you'd like to share? Send an email to gail.doyle@dss.virginia.gov and we'll get the word out!

Important Information for ROMA Implementers and Trainers - The Office of Economic Opportunity recently sent out an email detailing important information for ROMA Implementers and Trainers, including deadlines, training opportunities, and more. If you are a ROMA Implementer or Trainer and did not receive this email or may have missed it, please click this link. To review the lates ROMA processes, download New Virginia ROMA Recertification Process and Requirements.

CAPLAW Update on Federal Pre-Work Benefit Changes - CAPLAW has released a detailed explanation regarding the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) "significant policy shift” in its interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). PRWORA is a statute that restricts the eligibility of certain non-citizens for many federal benefit programs.

How to Talk to the Press About Community Action - This resource is an overview of information provided in recent NCAF Media Training for Community Action Agencies. These tips from a former news reporter will assist your agency in understanding what journalists want from an interview, how to prepare for an interview, ways to craft clear messages, tricks to hone verbal techniques and body language, and more!

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