Events
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Community Action Code of Ethics 101
Join Denise Harlow, CCAP and Renae Dismuke, CCAP for a walk through and discussion about the Community Action Code of Ethics and how they apply to those working in Community Action and how they impact our daily work. The Code of Ethics is a core element of being a Community Action professional and this session […]
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Staying Well While Working in High Stress, Traumatic Environment (Webinar for Supervisors)
You and your staff are working very hard right now in the middle of a pandemic. You are balancing your family needs and you and your staff are working hard to meet the demands of the families you serve. We now have over two decades of research demonstrating that working in high stress, trauma-exposed professions, […]
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An Overview of the $25 Billion Rental/Utility Assistance Provided in the New COVID Bill
Earlier this week, the new $900 billion stimulus bill was signed into law. Subtitle B of the COVID-19 Stimulus Package provides a temporary extension of the CDC eviction moratorium and establishes an emergency rental assistance program through the Department of Treasury, providing $25 billion to help families and individuals pay their rent and utility bills […]
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National Day of Racial Healing
On Tues., Jan. 19, 2021, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will be hosting the 5th annual National Day of Racial Healing. The day will be centered around experiences rooted in truth-telling that lead to racial healing for a more just and equitable future. It’s a day for authentic dialogues, to encourage seeing and hearing each other. […]
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Staying Well While Working in High Stress, Traumatic Environment (A Webinar for All Community Action Staff)
You are working very hard right now in the middle of a pandemic. You are balancing your family needs and you are working hard to meet the demands of the families you serve. We now have over two decades of research demonstrating that working in high stress, trauma-exposed professions, carries risk. This webinar will provide […]
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Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
The entire Community Action Network is invited to join a Fireside Chat with Community Action Legacy Leader, Lois Carson. During the webinar Partnership Board Chair, Bryan Duncan and Denise Harlow will engage Ms. Carson in a reflective conversation about the history of Community Action’s connection to MLK and invite the Community Action Network to look […]
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Collaborative Partnerships on Rental Assistance
The following speakers will share their engagement and perspectives: John Joines, Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (MO) Jackie Fox, West Ohio Community Action Sarah Parsons, Missouri Housing Development Commission Megan Meadows, Ohio Development Services Agency Register
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Virtual Dialogue: The Phases of Collective Impact
Join us in this 45 minute webinar dialogue to address your burning questions about Collective Impact and learn about the new eCourse available on the phases of Collective Impact in Community Action Academy. Presented by Sheri Brady Register
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Increasing Internal Customer Satisfaction through ROMA Assessment
Especially over the past year, organizations have had to be more intentional about the customer satisfaction of one of their most important assets – their “internal customers” (employees). Many of […]
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Are You Ready? How to Assess Readiness and Apply Insights from the Past to Plans for the Future
While it isn’t possible to accurately forecast every twist and turn in your agency’s path, it is possible to build resilience and readiness to cope with interruptions to operations, changing […]
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Organized Knowledge is Power: Tips for Data Aggregation and Visualization
Understanding challenges and monitoring or reporting the impact of solutions is often tied to the collection and analysis of data. Join the National Community Action Partnership and U.S. Digital Response in a conversation about identifying and aggregating data sources into a consolidated view or dashboard to help drive smarter decision-making. During this webinar, you’ll hear […]
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CCAP EXAM GUIDANCE
Presented by Jim Lopresti: After successful completion of the CDF and ESP, candidates are qualified to take the CCAP exam. This session will focus on best strategies for preparing for the examination, noting what distinguishes the CCAP exam from other kinds of tests, with particular focus on the Study Guide and practice questions. To register, […]
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Practice Transformation Resource Tour
Join us for this webinar to learn more about the National Partnership’s Practice Transformation Resources. These resources will help organizations’ apply evidence-based anti-poverty practices to better serve families. The Practice Transformation team supports organizations to transform their agencies and communities through the integration of services, ongoing training and technical assistance, and resource dissemination. We will tour training materials, reports, guides and upcoming opportunities to help you improve outcomes and identify effective, promising, and innovative practice models that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty. Some of the content covered will include COVID-19 publications, guides for developing a Whole Family/2-Gen Approach, and tools for strengthening equity.
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New eCourse Release Tour: Featuring Advancing Family-Centered Coaching
We are excited to bring you a new eCourse on Community Action Academy to help advance your agency’s practice with Family-Centered Coaching. Family-Centered Coaching is a holistic approach that moves beyond traditional case management and engages families as they access services, set goals, and strive to achieve their full potential. Based on open-source content developed and revised by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and The Prosperity Agenda, this eCourse includes videos, reading, scenarios, and quizzes to help learners build coaching skills, engage in the coaching process, work through implicit bias, and assess agency readiness. Access Advancing Family-Centered Coaching on Community Action Academy for free, today! Join us on March 17th for a webinar to kick-off the release, and provide a tour of the course components that can help you and your organization move forward in this practice.
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Managing Data Equity Risk and Reward
The term "data equity" refers to using an equity lens when considering how data is collected, analyzed, interpreted, and distributed. This webinar explores the risks of failing to use an equity lens and examples of data collection practices that fall short. Attend this webinar to learn how to minimize the risks and maximize the rewards […]