Having an ongoing plan and structure for board development can ease recruitment efforts when transitions occur.  Join this Organizational Standards Center of Excellence webinar to learn strategies to improve board recruitment.  Topics that will be discussed include the roles of a board development committee, where to look for potential board members, practical tips for recruiting, planning for board transitions, and how to support new board members.

Family-centered coaching is a holistic, engaged approach to empowering families on their journey to self-sufficiency. Rooted in an understanding of the institutional forces that prevent families from moving forward, it also equips staff with the mindset, tools, and skills to work with families holistically towards financial wellness. Join us on March 27 for a deeper […]

A culture of training and capacity building is essential for a strong tripartite board.  Join this Organizational Standards Center of Excellence webinar to learn more about structure and content for board orientations, developing a board training strategy, topics and resources to consider for conducting board trainings, and how to conduct board evaluations.

An essential practice for ensuring the sustainability of human service programs is the implementation of a robust system of piloting, prototyping, and continuous quality improvement. Join us on April 3 for an introductory conversation on the how and why of taking programs to scale using this method. Attendees will develop a shared language around these […]

The Board has a unique opportunity and position in the community to increase awareness of Community Action and advocate on behalf of the agency’s mission.  Join this Organizational Standards Center of Excellence webinar to explore topics such as developing an advocacy agenda for your board, advocacy dos and don’ts, practical strategies for advocacy, and building board capacity to conduct advocacy.

This webinar will provide and overview of the 2019 Community Action Month Toolkit. Register

Barbara Mooney will offer practical insights and suggestions on the context for focus on community level work, using lessons that the Partnership learned from prior Learning Community Groups and working in the field. She will discuss definitions, points of clarification, ideas for further exploration and  resources, as well as identifying the sections of Module 3 of the CSBG Annual Report that support the development and reporting of this work.Presenter:  Dr. Barbara Mooney, Director of ANCRT & LCRC Subject Matter Expert

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Join us for a webinar that will cover strategies for addressing the needs of immigrant and migrant families. Register

Research from various sectors continues to build the case for the pervasive and damaging effects of trauma across the lifespan - but especially on children. With a reach into some of our nation's most vulnerable populations, it is of critical importance for the Community Action Network to be informed and prepared to address this issue […]

During this webinar, Partnership CEO, Denise Harlow, will be talking about Community Action Month 2019 — showing what people have done throughout the network, using the Impact Report, and providing a general Partnership update. Register

The Census is a critical process that affects us all. Census data is used to apportion representation among states, draw congressional and state legislative districts, school districts and voting precincts, enforce voting rights and civil rights legislation, and distribute federal dollars to states (including CSBG, Head Start, Weatherization and many more!). Community Action is playing […]

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On May 7th, the Office of Management and Budget issued a request for comment on on a proposal to adjust how the Official Poverty Measure (OPM) is calculated.The proposal could result in an artificially low estimate of the number of children and families who fall below the official poverty line. This could eventually make fewer people eligible for benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and ACA subsidies, as well as programs like CSBG, Head Start, LIHEAP, Weatherization, and many others. This webinar will give an overview of the proposal and the possible impacts on Community Action. We will also share suggested comments and templates that your agency can use to officially weigh in the proposal if you choose. Comments on the Federal Register Notice are due June 21.

Join Partnership staff Lil Dupree and Aimee Roberge as they take you on an interactive, guided tour of the many resources available through the Community Action Partnership! They will show you how to find and utilize online tools, toolkits, webinars and recordings, and the online Community Action Academy. Perfect for both new and experienced staff […]