Securing state support for Head Start and Early Head Start requires bringing together family voices, program leadership, partners and a clear policy solution or solutions. On this 3rd in a three-part webinar series from the National Head Start Association, the National Community Action Partnership and ZERO TO THREE, hear from two campaign teams in Idaho […]

Presented by Jim Lopresti: Completing the Candidate Data Form (CDF) is the first step in the process of becoming a Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP). It is formatted for you to document your learning and experiences in the field of Community Action. In this webinar you will explore the parts of the CDF in great […]

Join representatives from the National Community Action Partnership, Third Sector and the Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council (WEOC) from South Carolina to discuss the importance of elevating young parent families as a priority population and the importance of leveraging a 2Gen approach within Community Action Agencies. Third Sector will provide an overview of The Southeastern Cohort […]

We know that COVID-19 has had a major impact on the lives of our most vulnerable families. One area of life that will be affected by the pandemic long after its health and economic impacts have begun to recede is families’ personal finances. The pandemic has stressed many families’ finances and credit in profound ways. Late rent payments, potential evictions, accruing utility/water payment balances, credit card debt and other financial challenges have spiraled. What rights do people have? What tools/resources can help Community Action staff as we work with families to provide hope that they can build a solid financial future? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has many resources available to help, and this webinar will provide an overview of these resources. Learn how!

The right to vote is essential to American Democracy. Throughout our history, access to the polls for communities of color and low-income community members has been threatened and jeopardized. Joint us for a short history of attacks on voting rights in America and current concerns for the 2020 cycle. Register

Organizational Standards 6.5 and 9.3 focus on reporting progress toward strategic plan goals (6.5), as well as an analysis of outcomes and associated adjustments to the board on at least an annual basis. While the minimum requirement is to report this information once a year, there are ways to involve the Board and communicate the information clearly so they can better fulfill their role of governance and oversight. Join this webinar to learn about meeting this standard, as well as utilizing a scorecard or dashboard to organize and communicate data, as well as other promising practices to move beyond compliance.

Presented by Jim Lopresti: Submitting the Executive Skills Portfolio (ESP) is the second step in the process of becoming a Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP). The ESP is your chance to showcase your skills in doing the work of Community Action. It gives you a vehicle to show that you are a leader who understands […]

Organizational Standards 7.8 and 7.9 address the need for timely employee orientation and ongoing training/development. While the minimum requirement is to conduct the orientation within 60 days of hire and ensure ongoing training opportunities are available, a training plan that ties these activities together and connects to the performance evaluation can better equip staff to excel in their positions and improve employee retention. Join this webinar to learn about meeting this standard, as well as components of orientation and training to consider as the CAA moves beyond compliance.

This presentation is for the Board members, executives, colleagues and partners of local Weatherization programs: it will showcase the  remarkable COVID health and safety protocols that WAP programs and contractors now follow to ensure everyone, from residents of the homes to workers,  is  safe. You will meet some of the most talented training, state and […]

Dr. Denese Shervington will be speaking about the implications of trauma-informed practices when caring for your organization and staff in a time of crisis. More information to come! Register

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]