National CAP

State Association New Staff Orientation
2024-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join NCAP for the 2024 New State Association Staff Orientation. This session is meant to orient staff in State Associations to their unique role within a State Association and the Community Action Network and provide new State Association staff with the opportunity with their peers from around the country. This session is offered as a member benefit to those with less than two years of experience in their State Association staff role.
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Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training
2024-03-28 13:00 - 17:00
Participants in NCAP’s Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training emerge with a deeper awareness of the processes required to identify and document an organization’s status in relation to the 35 Community Action Standards of Excellence. This intense training program covers the foundational concepts for responding to the Standards and homes in on the distinctions between “excellence” and “adequacy.” Participants will be provided specific tools and resources to draw upon in both their work and that of their Community Action agency.
This virtual training is open to any person or organization in the Community Action Network. Registration fee is $399 per person.
NOTE THAT CURRENTLY ENROLLED PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE SILVER TIER AGENCIES MAY SEND ONE STAFF MEMBER TO THIS TRAINING AT NO COST.
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Regional Whole Family Approach Community of Practice Informational Webinar
2024-04-01 13:00 - 14:00
Are you a Community Action Agency or community-based organization, including tribal governments, serving communities in Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, or Wisconsin? Are you interested in applying a multi-generational approach to your work?
Join NCAP for an informational webinar and live Q&A session to find out how your organization can apply for this innovative learning opportunity.
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National Leading Equity Cohort Informational Session
2024-04-02 15:30 - 16:30
Want to enhance your understanding of diversity, equity, belonging, and justice (DEBJ) concepts? Learn how to instill dignity, cultivate belonging, and build power in human services delivery and organizational management? Join NCAP’s National Leading Equity Cohort!
Want to learn more about this exciting new cohort? Join NCAP for this informational session! Click here to register for the webinar.

Explore How Community Action Agencies Can Lead in the Renewable Energy Revolution
2024-04-03 15:00 - 16:00
NCAP, CAP Solar and The Kresge Foundation have formed Electric CAP (eCAP). eCAP is committed to transitioning all viable Community Action locations to a sustainable future through the funding, installation, and management of solar + battery solutions, offering resources to save money, boost resiliency, and cut emissions.
eCAP’s goal is to aggregate a Community Action wide solar portfolio to give our network the position it deserves within the national renewable energy conversation.
We hope you are interested in hearing more. Join us for an overview and a chance to dialogue with the experts in our field.
This webinar will be offered twice. Once on Wednesday, March 6th at 2:00 ET/1:00 CT/12:00 MT/11:00 PT and again on Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00 ET/2:00 CT/1:00 MT/12:00 PT. The session is free, but pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, March 6th, at 2:00 ET/1:00 CT/12:00 MT/11:00 PT
Wednesday, April 3rd, at 3:00 ET/2:00 CT/1:00 MT/12:00 PT
Presenters:

Joe Evans, Portfolio Director and Social Investment Officer, Social Investment Practice, The Kresge Foundation, Troy, MI
Steven Leitner, COO, CAP Solar
Robert Halsch, CEO, Greater Bergen Community Action and CAP Solar
Lynne Algrant, Chief Resource & Development Officer, Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc.
Mike Burns, Partner, BWB Solutions, Woodbridge, CT
Denise Harlow, CEO, National Community Action Partnership

New State Association ED/CEO Orientation (Part Two)
2024-04-05 15:00 - 16:00
NCAP will host Part 2 of the New State Association ED/CEO Orientation on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET (2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT). This conversational session is meant to orient new directors to their role within a State Association and the Community Action Network and provide new State Association directors the opportunity to connect with their peers from around the country. This session is offered as a member benefit to those with less than two years of experience in their State Association ED role. Registration is open.

Centering Participant Voices in Assessing Your Impact
2024-04-16 14:00 - 15:00
This session will walk you through a process to center participant voices and experiences in assessing the impact of your program. We’ll explore a framework for using participant voice and share tips and strategies on how to gather and center participant feedback and insights in order to understand and improve program effectiveness.
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Three Part Series: Whole Family Approach 101
2024-04-17 14:00 - 15:00
Join the NCAP team for this exciting new webinar series designed for agencies interested in applying a Whole Family Approach (WFA) to serving children and the adults in their lives. Over the course of three interconnected sessions, attendees will be grounded in the foundational concepts of WFA, inspired by success stories from within the Community Action Network, and empowered to begin their own WFA implementation journey. A single registration gets you access to all three sessions, including recordings that can be watched later or shared with colleagues within your organization. All sessions will be hosted live and include time for Q&A. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Register today!
Session 1 – Whole Family Approach 101: Foundational Concepts
Learn the fundamentals of Whole Family Approach – what it is and how it differs from other service delivery practices – and how it can be used to catalyze social and economic mobility for families and interrupt the intergenerational cycle of poverty.
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Office Hours Q&A Session for NCAP's Regional Whole Family Approach Community of Practice Application
2024-04-17 16:00 - 17:00
Do you live in Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, or Wisconsin? Are you interested in WFA but do not know where to start? Join NCAP for a Live “Office Hours: Q&A Session” for the Whole Family Approach Regional Community of Practice Application. Bring any questions you have regarding WFA and the application. Application open now! Deadline to apply is April 25, 2024.
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Collaborative on Economic Mobility (CEM): Regional Listening Session (Regions I, II, III, V)
2024-04-18 15:00 - 16:00
Join NCAP for a series of Regional Listening Sessions to help inform and guide the efforts of the Collaborative on Economic Mobility (CEM). In partnership with the Office of Community Services, the purpose of the Collaborative is to highlight promising practices and expand the capacity of the Community Action Network to deliver services that promote social and economic mobility. The focus areas for discussion will include: Workforce Development, Education, Community Asset Building, Whole Family Approaches, Equity, and Innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to provide insight and perspective from a local context, and learn more about the challenges and opportunities of others in the network. As the Collaborative moves forward, this information will be utilized to help identify and develop high-quality tools and resources for training and technical assistance.
(Includes the Following States and Territories: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota)
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Office Hours Q&A Session for NCAP’s Regional Whole Family Approach Community of Practice Application
2024-04-23 16:00 - 17:00

Understanding the CCAP Independent Writing Assignment
2024-04-24 14:00 - 15:00
CCAP Candidates won’t want to miss this April 24th, one-hour introduction to the CCAP Independent Writing Assignment (IWA). The IWA is one of two examination processes required to earn the CCAP Credential. Currently enrolled Candidates will get helpful details about what to expect, assignment dos and don’ts, the assignment’s release and deadline dates, and more. Registration for the webinar is free and accessible through NCAP’s Member Portal. Questions about the registration process or the IWA exam process can be sent to CCAP@CommunityActionPartnership.com. Following registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the IWA introductory webinar. The April 24 informational event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm Eastern, 1:00 PM Central, Noon Mountain, and 11:00 am Pacific.
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Learn More About Amazon's ﻿LIHEAP, Weatherization, and Head Start Products
2024-04-24 14:00 - 15:00
We invite you to join NCAP and Amazon Business during one of the below virtual meetings to learn how NCAP members can receive exclusive Amazon Business benefits!
ABOUT THE VIRTUAL MEETING
The Amazon Business Nonprofit Team will provide an overview of their Community Action Agency LIHEAP pricing program, as well as the NCAP discount program for savings on top Office, IT, and Head Start/Early Head Start products.
The webinar will include a Q&A session and participants will receive contact information from your dedicated Amazon Business Account Executive, who will follow up to assist with account setup customizations, such as establishing organizational guided buying policies, enabling 501.c tax exemptions, activating pay-by-invoice and other features.
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Weatherization Priority Lists: Training for Planning & Implementation
2024-04-25 14:00 - 15:00
U.S. Department of Energy offers Weatherization Grantees the option to include the use of priority lists to all for installation of certain measures on certain structures outside of the audit process. These options aim to help reduce delays and wait lists, expand the range of measures offered, and potentially reach new customers. Discover successful implementation examples, how to add them to your state plan, and community execution. This session will include resources and case studies.
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60th Anniversary Idea Generator
2024-04-25 16:00 - 17:00
Many Community Action Leaders have been hard at work planning activities to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Community Action and celebrate Community Action Month in May. Join this event to hear about some exciting and fun activities from your peers, exchange plans, and soak up some great ideas you can steal with zeal!
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Promise Neighborhoods Webinar
2024-04-30 15:00 - 16:00
The National Community Action Partnership is excited to announce a webinar on Tuesday, April 30 at 3 ET/2 CT/1 MT/12 PT on the potential for Community Action Agencies to apply for upcoming grant competitions for the Department of Education’s Promise Neighborhoods and Full-Service Community Schools programs. Please join staff from the Department of Education and Westat to learn more about the programs, eligibility requirements, and how Community Action Agencies can participate.
As a place-based program, a Promise Neighborhood is both a place and a set of strategies. Because of inequitable and exclusionary practices, many people living in the footprint of a Promise Neighborhood have experienced economic distress and its consequences. These communities may face inadequate access to high-quality early learning opportunities, struggling schools, low rates of high school and college graduation, high rates of unemployment, high rates of crime, and indicators of poor health. Nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Indian/Native American Tribes that receive U.S. Department of Education’s 5-year implementation grants serve as a backbone organization to anchor the Promise Neighborhood in a community. Grantees and community partners build a Promise Neighborhood as unique as the community itself. Learn more about Promise Neighborhoods here.
Full-service community schools use a consortium of local education agencies and community-based organizations who work collaboratively with students’ families and leverage community-based resources to provide a tailored set of coordinated services and programs to a school community. Community schools meet student social, emotional, mental health, and academic needs through after school and summer learning and enrichment opportunities, as well as mental and physical health services. The four pillars of community schools include: integrated student supports that address out-of-school barriers to learning through partnerships with social and health service agencies and providers; expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities; active family and community engagement; and collaborative leadership and practices. Learn more about Full-Service Community Schools here.
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Unlocking Excellence in Community Action Board Governance
2024-05-02 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a webinar focusing on the practices of high-performing Community Action Boards, inspired by the Community Action Standards of Excellence. Discover key attributes that distinguish exceptional boards, from visionary leadership to robust community engagement. Gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to elevate your board’s effectiveness and drive meaningful impact and unlock your organization’s potential.
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NCAP Q2 Public Policy and Advocacy Roundtable
2024-05-03 12:30 - 13:30
Everyone’s always talking about Community Action’s history of advocacy and the public policy implications of fighting poverty. But what does that really look like? Frankly, it’s hard to say – each person and organization in the Network guides that work through their unique priorities and actions. To that end, the National Community Action Partnership is convening quarterly Policy and Advocacy Virtual Roundtables to facilitate informal discussions about agency and association engagement on policy and advocacy issues. Come learn what others are doing and add your voice to the discussion!
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Have questions? Please contact Ryan Gelman, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy: RGelman@communityactionpartnership.com.

Weatherization Non-Energy Impacts: Training for Planning & Implementation
2024-05-07 14:00 - 15:00
U.S. Department of Energy offers Weatherization Grantees the option to include the use of calculating non-energy impacts within their savings to investment ratio. These options aim to help reduce delays and wait lists, expand the range of measures offered, and potentially reach new customers. Discover successful implementation examples, how to add them to your state plan, and community execution. This session will include resources and case studies.
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Three Part Series: Whole Family Approach 102
2024-05-08 14:00 - 15:00
Join the NCAP team for this exciting new webinar series designed for agencies interested in applying a Whole Family Approach (WFA) to serving children and the adults in their lives. Over the course of three interconnected sessions, attendees will be grounded in the foundational concepts of WFA, inspired by success stories from within the Community Action Network, and empowered to begin their own WFA implementation journey. A single registration gets you access to all three sessions, including recordings that can be watched later or shared with colleagues within your organization. All sessions will be hosted live and include time for Q&A. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Register today!
Session 2 – Whole Family Approach 201: Moving Toward Implementation
Explore the enabling conditions which demonstrate WFA readiness and learn how to apply NCAP’s open-source tools and resources to design and implement your own WFA.
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Solar Resources in Weatherization & LIHEAP
2024-05-14 14:00 - 15:00
Almost half of U.S. households qualify as low- to moderate-income, but only a small fraction currently have access to solar energy. Register for a webinar on Tues May 14th at 2pm ET with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the National Community Action Partnership and National Association for State Community Services Programs to learn more about options and new resources to support solar in the Weatherization Assistance Program and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
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Collaborative on Economic Mobility (CEM): Regional Listening Session (Regions IV, VI, VII)
2024-05-16 15:00 - 16:00
Join NCAP for a series of Regional Listening Sessions to help inform and guide the efforts of the Collaborative on Economic Mobility (CEM). In partnership with the Office of Community Services, the purpose of the Collaborative is to highlight promising practices and expand the capacity of the Community Action Network to deliver services that promote social and economic mobility. The focus areas for discussion will include: Workforce Development, Education, Community Asset Building, Whole Family Approaches, Equity, and Innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to provide insight and perspective from a local context, and learn more about the challenges and opportunities of others in the network. As the Collaborative moves forward, this information will be utilized to help identify and develop high-quality tools and resources for training and technical assistance.
(Includes the Following States and Territories: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa)
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SNAP E&T Office Hours
2024-05-22 15:00 - 16:00
Are you a current SNAP E&T provider? Join us for office hours!
NCAP is offering open office hours designed for Community Action Agencies currently serving as SNAP E&T providers. Subject matter experts from the Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) will be available to provide technical assistance during these sessions. The purpose of this opportunity is to allow you the time and space to ask questions related to your SNAP Employment and Training journey. While we encourage registration for each meeting, feel free to drop in at any time during the hour that suits you best. The meeting will be informal and conversational, and we are excited to connect with you.
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Interested in becoming a SNAP E&T provider? Please reach out to Hayleigh Rockenback, Senior Associate of SNAP E&T for more information and further opportunities!

Collaborative on Economic Mobility (CEM): Regional Listening Session (Regions VIII, IX, X)
2024-05-23 15:00 - 16:00
Join NCAP for a series of Regional Listening Sessions to help inform and guide the efforts of the Collaborative on Economic Mobility (CEM). In partnership with the Office of Community Services, the purpose of the Collaborative is to highlight promising practices and expand the capacity of the Community Action Network to deliver services that promote social and economic mobility. The focus areas for discussion will include: Workforce Development, Education, Community Asset Building, Whole Family Approaches, Equity, and Innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to provide insight and perspective from a local context, and learn more about the challenges and opportunities of others in the network. As the Collaborative moves forward, this information will be utilized to help identify and develop high-quality tools and resources for training and technical assistance.
(Includes the Following States and Territories: North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Marina Islands, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska)
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Celebrating Community Action Month with a Focus on Results-Oriented Culture
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:00
No matter what change is being considered or the location or size of the Community Action Agency, there is one constant that largely determines success or failure – it is the role and importance of organizational culture. Culture is the beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape behaviors and help individuals understand the organization. Culture is often so strong and so powerful that when there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between the current culture and the objectives of change, the culture will win. For our purposes, we consider how an organization’s culture is related to its success in producing positive outcomes for families, communities, and our agencies. Join us as we identify the building blocks of a “results oriented culture” and come away with ideas on how you, no matter your title or position, can be an advocate for results.
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National Community Action Partnership CSBG Annual Report Feedback Forum
2024-05-29 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for the National Community Action Partnership CSBG Annual Report Feedback Forum, dedicated to discussing proposed changes to the CSBG Annual Report recently released by the Office of Community Services. This forum is an opportunity to review these changes, listen to the priorities and concerns of Community Action Agencies, and discuss strategies for ensuring that the voices of the Community Action Network are heard. Your input will directly inform the National Community Action Partnership’s response to these proposed changes. Together, we can ensure the CSBG Annual Report reflects the story of Community Action.
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Navigating the Complexities of SNAP: Insights and Updates for Community Action Agencies
2024-06-06 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an engaging webinar in collaboration with the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Dive into the fundamentals of SNAP, exploring federal and state policies shaping the program’s landscape from a national to local level. Additionally, hear firsthand from CAAs operating SNAP programs, as we uncover the various nuances and components of SNAP. This opportunity will deepen your understanding and stay ahead in navigating SNAP’s evolving terrain.
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Designing and Registering An Apprenticeship in the Weatherization Assistance Program- Lessons from the Field
2024-06-06 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar, hosted by NCAP and IREC, will help attendees build their knowledge of Registered Apprenticeship and highlight real-world strategies from weatherization assistance programs. Presenters will share important information on Registered Apprenticeship including required design components, models and approaches, and the different roles partners can play. WAP agencies with existing RAPs will share their individual experiences designing and registering apprenticeships. They will share recommendations and best practices with the audience and will provide an overview of their programs and processes they are using to facilitate training. Attendees will leave the webinar with a strong understanding of what apprenticeship is and how they can engage in and leverage this model to support their agency’s workforce and training needs.
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NCAP Data Hub: Overview of Improved Map Room Design and Enhanced Functionality
2024-06-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a demonstration of the newly updated Map Room in the NCAP Data Hub. The demonstration will walk through the steps of finding data, making a map, layering, exporting data, and downloading map images. The Map Room in the NCAP Data Hub hosts more than 30,000 mappable layers spanning topics like poverty, education, housing, weather, health, and workforce. Maps from the Data Hub can be used to support community needs assessments, grant applications, infographics, annual reports, strategic plans, and advocacy efforts.
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Three Part Series: Whole Family Approach 103
2024-06-12 14:00 - 15:00
Join the NCAP team for this exciting new webinar series designed for agencies interested in applying a Whole Family Approach (WFA) to serving children and the adults in their lives. Over the course of three interconnected sessions, attendees will be grounded in the foundational concepts of WFA, inspired by success stories from within the Community Action Network, and empowered to begin their own WFA implementation journey. A single registration gets you access to all three sessions, including recordings that can be watched later or shared with colleagues within your organization. All sessions will be hosted live and include time for Q&A. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Register today!
Session 3 – Whole Family Approach 301: Blending & Braiding Resources for WFA Sustainability
Learn from seasoned Community Action professionals and WFA practitioners how to effectively blend and braid federal, state, local, and private resources to support your WFA implementation efforts.
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