In a new episode of Disrupt the Dialogue, co-hosts Tina Wright-Ervin and Alexander Figueroa sit down with Michael Becketts, the Director of Fairfax County, Virginia Department of Family Services. Michael shares the value of seeing the people you work with in all their complexity, embracing their intersecting identities, and fostering authentic conversations that help all involved bring their best selves to the table. Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or go to your favorite streaming platform and search for Disrupt the Dialogue! | |
The newest post on our blog, The Catalyst, is titled, Improving Economic Mobility for Older Workers Through SNAP E&T. It describes why Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) is uniquely positioned to increase positive outcomes for eligible workers aged 60 and over, and focuses on how states can align with partners to better reach and support this group. | |
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OPRE Publishes Study Profile on the BEES Project Participating Programs
The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) project is conducting an evaluation of four Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programs—three of which are based in Washington State and one that is in the Chicago metropolitan area. The programs provide individualized employment services to a subset of individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Evidence Snapshot on Case Management
OPRE has published an Evidence Snapshot that summarizes what rigorous research tells us about 21 interventions that used case management as their primary service as well as the interventions’ impacts on earnings, employment, the receipt of public benefits, and education and training. The data come from 27 studies that began between 1987 and 2011, were published through May 2022, and were reviewed by the Pathways to Work Evidence Clearinghouse.
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Growing and Strengthening SNAP E&T Programs
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) provides a roadmap for state agencies as they consider growing or strengthening their SNAP E&T programs. The roadmap provides an overview of the process and is accompanied by a series of tools to support agencies.
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Consulting with the State Workforce Development Board
FNS has developed a new SNAP E&T resource that assists states in understanding their labor market landscape. This resource guides states on how best to consult their state workforce development board to better understand and prepare participants for the right jobs in their communities.
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Final Rule Impacts Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program Application
On March 27, a final rule was published that will impact applications, renewals, and health care coverage for Medicaid; the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); the Basic Health Program called the Streamlining the Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program; and Basic Health Program Application, Eligibility Determination, Enrollment, and Renewal Processes rule. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published a press release and fact sheet for additional information on this new final rule.
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OMB Request for Information: Responsible Procurement of Artificial Intelligence in Government
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a request for information on responsible procurement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in government. Responses will support OMB in developing an initial means to ensure that agency contracts for the acquisition of AI systems and services align with the guidance provided in the OMB policy memo and advance the other aims identified in the Advancing American AI Act. Responses are due by April 29.
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OMB Policy to Advance Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management in Federal Agencies’ Use of AI
OMB is issuing its first government-wide policy to mitigate AI risks and harness its benefits. Topics include expanding transparency of AI use, advancing responsible AI innovation, growing the AI workforce, strengthening AI governance, and more. The policy also details actions that federal agencies have taken so far in response to the requirements put forth in a previous Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.
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APHSA Summit Nominations Deadline Coming Soon
During the APHSA National Human Services Summit, June 9-12 in Arlington, VA, we'll be honoring individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the human services sector. We want to know who you think is making a big impact! The deadline is next Friday, April 19, so be sure to submit your nominations today!
April 16 Deadline
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WEBINAR: Building Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Practices into Human Services Agencies
This NSDTA Showcase Series webinar will examine the value of embedding equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) practices within human services organizations. Join our panelists to hear how they've applied EDIB principles to provide more effective services and, ultimately, yield positive outcomes for the communities they serve.
April 30, 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
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FNS Continues to Seek Submissions for the SNAP E&T National Forum
If you can share lessons learned from creating new partnerships, have suggestions for advancing equity in SNAP E&T programs, would like to recommend an impactful speaker, or know of a case study on an innovative approach in your State, FNS wants to hear from you. Submitting a session idea for the 2024 SNAP Employment & Training National Forum. The call for session ideas is open now and will close on April 24.
April 24 Deadline
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VIDEO: ACF Webinar on President's FY 2025 Budget Request
In March, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) hosted a webinar on ACF priorities in the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Request. The FY 2025 budget request of $91.8 billion is a 21% increase from FY 2023 and includes $38 billion in discretionary funding and $54 billion in mandatory funding. The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has released an overview of the budget and has also made a recording of the webinar publicly available to watch.
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VIDEO: Chapin Hall Hosted Webinar on Child Welfare Leaders National Survey
In March, Chapin Hall, in partnership with APHSA, hosted a webinar on the findings from a national survey of how child welfare leaders view and use economic and concrete supports. You can watch the recording or explore the survey findings in the report on their research page, which also grants access to the webinar slide deck.
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APHSA Career Center - Post Your Open Positions Today
APHSA serves as a clearinghouse for job opportunities throughout the Human Services sector. Employers reach a wide audience of candidates searching for careers and job seekers will find a number of opportunities throughout the country.
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