Events
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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 […]
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Keeping the ‘Human’ in Human Services: Tips for Implementing User-Centered Design
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the various challenges of the last year, have left us stressed, anxious, and spread thin. The same is true for the people we are trying to serve. Join the National Community Action Partnership and U.S. Digital Response in a conversation about incorporating user-centered design elements into your workflows and services to […]
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Meet and Greet with OCS Director Dr. Lanikque Howard
Dr. Lanikque Howard was made Director of the Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in February. Prior to her role at OCS, she served three years in the Obama Administration in the Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary supporting the development and implementation of ACF policy and cross-cutting initiatives. Prior to […]
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National Community Action Meeting on COVID and Vaccination Efforts with NCAF, the Partnership, CAPLAW, and NASCSP
Please join the Community Action national partners for a conversation on COVID, vaccination efforts, and the current environment. David Bradley, Allison Ma'luf, Jenae Bjelland, and Denise Harlow will update the Network on current efforts, tools and resources for vaccination efforts, and respond to questions from the Network. Click here to register for the webinar.
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Social Media/Digital Template Resources for CAAs with Laura Vanden Bosch and Anna VanWaardhuizen of Strategic America
Who did they call during the pandemic? Community Action and we answered. Whether it was a family calling for help to get food or diapers, or perhaps the Governor's Office calling about a new partnership on rental assistance, we answered the call. NCAP has partnered with Strategic America, an integrated advertising agency, to create a variety […]
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Learning Communities Resource Center 2021 Kick-off
Join the National Partnership team to learn more about how to get involved with the Learning Communities Resource Center (LCRC) as we launch the next cycle of sharing and learning opportunities for the Community Action CSBG Network. LCRC is an innovation hub that works with CAAs to identify effective, promising, and innovative practice models that combat the causes and conditions of poverty. Participating individuals and agencies are given the opportunity to develop innovative anti-poverty approaches, improve programs, and sharpen service-delivery strategies specific to the needs of local communities. Join a network of organizations and leaders who have been given the tools to launch impactful and lasting transformations through participation in these sharing and learning cohorts! During the webinar we will discuss upcoming events, cohort topics, new resources, and application process questions.
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Adapting to Remote Processes: Tips for Improving Digitized Workflows
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many operations and services online, causing us to adapt our processes and workflows in the midst of high stakes situations. Join the National Community Action Partnership and U.S. Digital Response in a conversation about managing the shift to remote services and implementing processes to simplify your work. During this webinar, […]
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Disaster Recovery and Agency Continuity Planning
Disaster recovery (DR) and agency continuity planning are two risk management disciplines that help agencies prepare to face disruptions with skill and confidence. During this webinar, we will explore the distinctions between the two specialties and delve into how to build recovery and continuity skills and 'muscle' at your agency. Learn how to spot-and address-weaknesses […]
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Community Action Month Toolkit Release Webinar
Join NCAP, NCAF, and NASCSP to kick off Community Action Month and provide an overview of the 2021 Community Action Month Toolkit. Learn about our new resources as you prepare to celebrate the Community Action legacy and continued success in helping people, changing lives. Click here to register for the webinar.
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National Community Action Equity Summit
The National Community Action Partnership will be hosting its first ever Equity Summit April 19-21, 2021. Our theme for this virtual event is “Centering in Truth, Activating Community Healing & Resiliency”. We deeply believe that “othering”, particularly racism rests at the nucleus of poverty in America and that equitable opportunities can only be built and sustained by centering ourselves in […]
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Public CAA Check-In
The Center of Excellence is holding a Public CAA Listening Session Tuesday, April 27th at 2 pm ET. We want to hear from you. We want to know how your agency is doing, discuss upcoming webinars, T/TA needs, and much more! Please join us and register below. Please note, this is specifically for Public Community […]