National CAP

New Training Available for WAP Administrative Professionals
2020-03-26 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) announces the launch of Training for WAP Administrative Professionals. Developed in response to WAP network feedback, these self-paced online trainings are designed for WAP Subgrantee staff, yet are applicable to Grantees, subcontractors, and WAP stakeholders.
Training topics include: Budget and planning; Procurement; Fiscal tasks; Client relations; Economics of weatherization; Management; Quality improvement; and Multifamily. Access the training.
To create an account, please click on the link associated with “first time logging in” and use “waptraining” for the code. Follow the instructions sent to your email to complete registration.
Click here to register for the webinar.

Crisis Communications Town Hall - Top Ten Things to Know
2020-03-27 14:00 - 15:30
Join the Partnership’s Denise Harlow and consultant Ketayoun Darvich-Kodjouri for a special crisis communications town hall. Ketayoun will walk through the 10 things you need to know about crisis communications followed by a discussion with a panel of peers. After the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A.
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Remote Workforce Tech Solutions for COVID-19
2020-03-30 16:00 - 17:00
Please join the upcoming Remote Workforce Tech Solutions for COVID-19 webinar, hosted by the National Community Action Partnership , National Head Start Association, and Wipfli, to hear how to rapidly set up your technology environment to handle your remote workforce. Wipfli’s senior manager and nonprofit technology guru, Ryan Peasley, will be sharing three solutions to address the needs of our network. These are quick, cost-effective approaches to address the most critical issues many members of the network are facing in response to the pandemic.
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Community Action Network COVID-19 Weekly Update
2020-04-02 15:00 - 16:30
Join Community Action National Partners CAP, CAPLAW and NASCSP for a weekly update on the impact of COVID-19 on the network, taking place every Thursday at 3 ET / 2 CT / 1 MT / 12 PT (3 AST / 10 AKST / 9 HST) beginning on April 2, 2020.
The content for these national partner calls will vary from week to week and the calls are intended to be a standing meeting for the Network to share information and hear about issues as needed. There will be no standing agenda, per se, and it will vary depending on the given issues at the moment. Those who can attend are welcome to do so and this is open to the entire Community Action Network. These meetings will likely go beyond the four weeks, but we will assess the frequency, accessibility, and usefulness to ensure the next phase of meetings meets the Network’s needs.
There will still be other webinars offered by the National Partners on specific content and we recognize that the information coming at all of us right now is like a fire hose. We will do our best to make the best use of our communication with you.
While we may be physically distant, it is imperative that we stay connected during this time. We want to hear from you and be able to share information during this challenging time.
Each session will allow for questions to be submitted and we will do our best to address them.
Community Action cares about the entire community. And now more than ever we are helping people help themselves and each other. Thank you for all you are doing.
REGISTER: April 2 | April 9 | April 16 | April 23

CARES Act Loans and Tax Credits for Nonprofit Organizations
2020-04-07 13:00 - 14:30
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, offers various forms of aid to nonprofit Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and other members of the Community Action network whose operations have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The CARES Act makes partially-forgivable loans and grants from the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury available to qualifying nonprofit organizations. The CARES Act also offers payroll tax credits for employers that keep paying their employees despite total or partial suspension of operations due to COVID-19, and pushes back the deadline for certain 2020 payroll taxes altogether.
Join CAPLAW as they discuss the details of the new law and identify key considerations for nonprofit CAAs and network organizations seeking to take advantage of these benefits.
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Conversation with the Office of Head Start
2020-04-08 13:00 - 14:30
NCAF will host a conversation with Dr. Deborah Bergeron, Director of the Office of Head Start, Ann Linehan, Deputy Director of the Office of Head Start, and Colleen Rathgeb, Director of Policy at Office of Head Start. The discussion will include coronavirus and the Head Start program
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Community Action Network Online Resource Tour
2020-04-08 14:00 - 15:30
Community Action Agencies are currently at the front lines showing up for their customers, embodying the spirit of hope, and improving communities in a profound way. In light of these recent challenges, National Community Action Partnership staff Lauren Martin and Lil Dupree invite you to join them on a guided tour of Community Action online resources to support you and your organizations, as you adapt to new methods and available resources for serving customers and families in your communities.
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Joint State Office & State Association Call: The CARES Act & COVID Relief
2020-04-08 15:00 - 16:00
Join NASCSP, the National Community Action Partnership, and CAPLAW for a joint discussion with state CSBG offices and state associations about the CARES Act and COVID-19 relief efforts.
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Weatherization and the 2020 Census
2020-04-09 14:00 - 15:30
Census data determines funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the customers you serve will be affected if we don’t get an accurate count of the population. Join the national Community Action Partnership to learn more about how your weatherization program can promote engagement in the 2020 Census before it’s too late!
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Community Action Network COVID-19 Weekly Update
2020-04-09 15:00 - 16:30
Join Community Action National Partners CAP, CAPLAW and NASCSP for a weekly update on the impact of COVID-19 on the network, taking place every Thursday at 3 ET / 2 CT / 1 MT / 12 PT (3 AST / 10 AKST / 9 HST) beginning on April 2, 2020.
The content for these national partner calls will vary from week to week and the calls are intended to be a standing meeting for the Network to share information and hear about issues as needed. There will be no standing agenda, per se, and it will vary depending on the given issues at the moment. Those who can attend are welcome to do so and this is open to the entire Community Action Network. These meetings will likely go beyond the four weeks, but we will assess the frequency, accessibility, and usefulness to ensure the next phase of meetings meets the Network’s needs.
There will still be other webinars offered by the National Partners on specific content and we recognize that the information coming at all of us right now is like a fire hose. We will do our best to make the best use of our communication with you.
While we may be physically distant, it is imperative that we stay connected during this time. We want to hear from you and be able to share information during this challenging time.
Each session will allow for questions to be submitted and we will do our best to address them.
Community Action cares about the entire community. And now more than ever we are helping people help themselves and each other. Thank you for all you are doing.
REGISTER: April 9 | April 16 | April 23

Conversation with the Office of Community Services
2020-04-14 14:00 - 15:30
The National Community Action Foundation (NCAF) will host a live web conference session with Janelle George, Acting Deputy Director of the Office of Community Services, Maxine Maloney, CSBG Program Operations Branch Chief in the Division of Community Assistance, and David Barrie, CSBG Financial Operations and Accountability Branch Chief in the Division of Community Assistance. The conversation will include coronavirus and CSBG.
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What the Coronavirus means for your Retirement Finances
2020-04-15 14:00 - 15:30
Join Lisa Loughry and Carter Adler from Mutual of America to learn about the implications for retirement plans under the CARES Act.
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Community Action Network COVID-19 Weekly Update
2020-04-16 15:00 - 16:30
Join Community Action National Partners CAP, CAPLAW and NASCSP for a weekly update on the impact of COVID-19 on the network, taking place every Thursday at 3 AST / 3 EST / 2 CST / 1 MST / 12 PST / 10 AKST / 9 HST beginning on April 2, 2020.
The content for these national partner calls will vary from week to week and the calls are intended to be a standing meeting for the Network to share information and hear about issues as needed. There will be no standing agenda, per se, and it will vary depending on the given issues at the moment. Those who can attend are welcome to do so and this is open to the entire Community Action Network. These meetings will likely go beyond the four weeks, but we will assess the frequency, accessibility, and usefulness to ensure the next phase of meetings meets the Network’s needs.
There will still be other webinars offered by the National Partners on specific content and we recognize that the information coming at all of us right now is like a fire hose. We will do our best to make the best use of our communication with you.
While we may be physically distant, it is imperative that we stay connected during this time. We want to hear from you and be able to share information during this challenging time.
Each session will allow for questions to be submitted and we will do our best to address them.
Community Action cares about the entire community. And now more than ever we are helping people help themselves and each other. Thank you for all you are doing.
REGISTER: April 16 | April 23

2020 National Head Start Conference
2020-04-21 - 2020-04-23
As Head Start’s can’t-miss experience of the year and the largest national conference devoted to all things Head Start, the 47th annual National Head Start Conference will bring everyone together for a week of sharing knowledge, networking with peers, and celebrating achievements.
Whether you’re a Director, Administrator, Manager, Teacher, Policy Council Member, Parent, Community Partner, Board Member, or serve Early Head Start and Head Start in another role, this conference is for you!
Click here to learn more and register.

Start With Yourself: Tools and Strategies for Coping With Stress and Trauma During the Pandemic
2020-04-22 14:30 - 16:00
Community Action Agencies all across the country are on the front-lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing critical services for your communities in the midst of a life-threatening situation. Being a highly-responsive social service professional in these times can cause a considerable amount of personal stress, and both acute and secondary trauma, while working with our communities experiencing their own long-term and COVID-related traumas.
Join us for Webinar Wednesday on April 22 at 2:30pm ET/1:30pm CT/12:30pm MT/11:30am PT for a webinar where Denese Shervington, MD, MPH will lead us in “Start With Yourself,” providing strategies for stress management and self-care tools, and informing the planning for working with traumatized customers and communities.
Register Here

Community Action Network COVID-19 Weekly Update
2020-04-23 15:00 - 16:30
Join Community Action National Partners CAP, CAPLAW and NASCSP for a weekly update on the impact of COVID-19 on the network, taking place every Thursday at 3 AST / 3 EST / 2 CST / 1 MST / 12 PST / 10 AKST / 9 HST beginning on April 2, 2020.
The content for these national partner calls will vary from week to week and the calls are intended to be a standing meeting for the Network to share information and hear about issues as needed. There will be no standing agenda, per se, and it will vary depending on the given issues at the moment. Those who can attend are welcome to do so and this is open to the entire Community Action Network. These meetings will likely go beyond the four weeks, but we will assess the frequency, accessibility, and usefulness to ensure the next phase of meetings meets the Network’s needs.
There will still be other webinars offered by the National Partners on specific content and we recognize that the information coming at all of us right now is like a fire hose. We will do our best to make the best use of our communication with you.
While we may be physically distant, it is imperative that we stay connected during this time. We want to hear from you and be able to share information during this challenging time.
Each session will allow for questions to be submitted and we will do our best to address them.
Community Action cares about the entire community. And now more than ever we are helping people help themselves and each other. Thank you for all you are doing.
Click here to register.

Community Action Month Toolkit Release Webinar
2020-04-29 14:00 - 15:30
Please join us for the release of the 2020 Community Action Month Toolkit! We’ll walk through the contents of the toolkit, how to use it, and highlight what’s new including all-new social media graphics and sample tweets, new daily themes and hashtags, updated meme creators, 2020 Census content, and a companion one-pager with ideas and resources to help you take your efforts virtual so you can stay safe while you celebrate.
Register Here

Community Action Network COVID-19 Weekly Update
2020-04-30 15:00 - 16:30
Join Community Action National Partners CAP, CAPLAW and NASCSP for a weekly update on the impact of COVID-19 on the network, every Thursday at 3 ET / 2 CT / 1 MT / 12 PT (3 AST / 10 AKST / 9 HST). NCAF will participate as schedules allow.
The content for these national partner calls will vary from week to week and the calls are intended to be a standing meeting for the Network to share information and hear about issues as needed. There will be no standing agenda, per se, and it will vary depending on the given issues at the moment. Those who can attend are welcome to do so and this is open to the entire Community Action Network. You will need to register for these events by following the links at the top of the page. These meetings will likely go beyond the four weeks, but we will assess the frequency, accessibility, and usefulness to ensure the next phase of meetings meets the Network’s needs.
While we may be physically distant, it is imperative that we stay connected during this time. We want to hear from you and be able to share information during this challenging time.
Each session will allow for questions to be submitted and we will do our best to address them.
Community Action cares about the entire community. And now more than ever we are helping people help themselves and each other. Thank you for all you are doing.
Click here to register.

Community Action Plan for COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing
2020-05-04 15:00 - 16:30
The National Community Action Partnership has drafted a concept paper to work with public health partners to break the chain of COVID-19 transmission and prevent the need for future lockdowns through a coordinated case-finding and contact-tracing effort.
While many individuals who can work from home and have healthy support systems are able to quarantine successfully without too much disruption to their lives and families, for families with low incomes, additional quarantine orders will likely result in serious financial challenges. Because Community Action Agencies (CAAs) are well positioned to contract with state and local health departments, we have a unique opportunity to help ensure a rapid and successful launch of the contact tracing and resource coordination efforts necessary in order prevent further lockdowns.
Please join us for a discussion on how best we can collaborate in this effort.
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Leading through Innovation Series: Featuring Central Missouri Community Action
2020-05-06 14:00 - 15:30
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Community Action Network COVID-19 Weekly Update
2020-05-07 15:00 - 16:30, 2020-05-14 15:00 - 16:30, 2020-05-21 15:00 - 16:30
Join Community Action National Partners CAP, CAPLAW and NASCSP for a weekly update on the impact of COVID-19 on the network, every Thursday at 3 ET / 2 CT / 1 MT / 12 PT (3 AST / 10 AKST / 9 HST). NCAF will participate as schedules allow.
The content for these national partner calls will vary from week to week and the calls are intended to be a standing meeting for the Network to share information and hear about issues as needed. There will be no standing agenda, per se, and it will vary depending on the given issues at the moment. Those who can attend are welcome to do so and this is open to the entire Community Action Network. You will need to register for these events by following the links at the top of the page. These meetings will likely go beyond the four weeks, but we will assess the frequency, accessibility, and usefulness to ensure the next phase of meetings meets the Network’s needs.
There will still be other webinars offered by the National Partners on specific content and we recognize that the information coming at all of us right now is like a fire hose. We will do our best to make the best use of our communication with you.
While we may be physically distant, it is imperative that we stay connected during this time. We want to hear from you and be able to share information during this challenging time.
Each session will allow for questions to be submitted and we will do our best to address them.
Community Action cares about the entire community. And now more than ever we are helping people help themselves and each other. Thank you for all you are doing.
Register

Alliance Executive Leadership Conference
2020-05-13 - 2020-05-15
The Alliance Executive Leadership Conference features an open and supportive atmosphere for an intentionally sized group of 60 peer chief executives from across our strategic action network. Access to outstanding facilitators and thought leaders creates an environment for learning that transcends day-to-day operations and becomes an inflection point for vision, clarity, and strategy. The conference offers a refuge for reinvention and the enduring camaraderie of your Alliance network leaders, who will continue enrich your personal network and be an ongoing source for ideas and solutions.
Click here to learn more and register.

Delivering Human Services and Workforce Development Remotely
2020-05-13 14:00 - 15:30
This webinar will focus on insights on best practices in facilitating human service and workforce development programs in response to COVID-19- both from an organizational perspective on how to support your staff, but also from a people perspective on how to support your customers. In each section, ICF will discuss emerging research and creative strategies states are utilizing to adapt to a shifting human services and workforce environment.
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CCAP Examination
2020-05-13 14:00 - 15:30
While the CDF documents Community Action experience and the ESP is the candidate’s means to communicate Community Action skills, the examination is the method to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge base expected of Community Action leaders. Objectives:

Identify the route to qualifying to sit for the examination
Understand the online testing methods and types of questions used in the examination
Understand how source materials are to be used in preparation for the examination (the Study Guide)
Identify the options open to candidates to prepare for the examination

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Conducting a Community Assessment during the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-05-20 14:00 - 15:30
The Community Needs Assessment (CNA) is an important part of planning for Community Action in response to local community needs and resources. Part of this CNA process includes data collection that is traditionally done in-person, such as focus groups, key informant interviews, or town hall meetings. Modifications that can be made to the CNA process will be discussed, as well as techniques for data prioritization as agencies are juggling both long-standing and crisis needs. In addition, this webinar will review the COVID-19 Community Assessment Update Template & Data Resource Guide as one option for a tool to update the CNA to assist with identifying needs to address in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presenters: Aaron Wicks & Courtney Kohler – National Community Action Partnership | Jamie Kleinsorge – CARES, University of Missouri
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Utility Debt in the Pandemic: How to Change Shutoff and Collection Policy
2020-05-26 14:00 - 15:30
Join in on this webinar hosted by the National Community Action Partnership and the National Community Action Foundation. CAAs and other LIHEAP agencies foresee a coming tsunami of debt. A few states have enlightened debt-management and forgiveness policies. If yours is not one of them, this presentation by John Howat, Senior Energy Analyst with the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), will provide model approaches and what to present to state policy makers to win changes. You will learn how utilities finance unpaid bills, how to use NCLC’s new templates for low-income utility program discount and arrearage management programs, and actions you can take now to help customers in crisis. Can’t wait? See NCLC’s new COVID-19 resource collection.
Register here for the webinar.

Lessons in Trauma-Informed Care: A Deeper Dive into Caring for Self
2020-05-27 14:30 - 15:30
Community Action Agencies all across the country are on the front-lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing critical services for your communities in the midst of a life-threatening situation. Being a highly-responsive social service professional in these times can cause a considerable amount of personal stress, and both acute and secondary trauma, while working with our communities experiencing their own long-term and COVID-related traumas.
Join us for Webinar Wednesday to continue our conversation with Denese Shervington, MD, MPH who will lead us in “A Deeper Dive Into Caring For Self” providing strategies for stress management and self-care tools, and informing the planning for working with traumatized customers and communities.
Register Here

Community Action Conversation and Call to Action in Response to Racism and COVID-19
2020-06-03 16:00 - 17:30
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