Connect with the Young Professionals in the Community Action Network! The Young Professional Cohort (YPC), open to Community Action employees aged 20-32, provides opportunities to network and connect virtually with Community Action colleagues from across the country on a monthly basis.
If you would like to learn more about the YPC, contact Holly Papineau (holly@capnd.org) or check out these resources.
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Join us for a virtual CAP Data Camo from Acorn Learning!
WHEN: October 15 & October 16. Sessions run from 11:30 am – 2:00 PM CT/12:30 - 3:00 PM MT
ABOUT: CAP Data Camp is a 2-day, 5-hour professional development opportunity provided to you at no cost by CAP Utah partnering with Acorn Learning. Acorn Learning provides professional development for CAP, Head Start, and Early Head start leaders and staff through high-quality learning events and trainings nationwide
CAP Data Camp provides:
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- Definitions of data that help immediately improve the data culture in your program, that you can use right away with your staff and stakeholders.
- Clarity with data-related expectations within ROMA, and tips and skills to strengthen reporting.
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A framework to understand Data Capacity, and how to improve your agency’s ability to collect, store, analyze, and effectively use data.
- An introduction to reasonable and actionable Continuous Quality Improvement, grounded in examples from CAP agencies successfully implementing it
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Registration is required.
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Sessions are offered via Zoom (make sure you have access to Zoom). Class information and Zoom link will be sent via email prior to the start date.
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National Community Action Foundation (NCAF) is a membership organization established in Washington, DC that advocates the federal government on behalf of the Community Action Network. NCAF is an essential organization for our Community Action Network, advocating on our behalf at the federal level in Washington, DC. By becoming members of NCAF, we can collectively strengthen our voice and influence, ensuring that the vital work we do receives the support and recognition it deserves. There is no cost to becoming a member of NCAF.
The process is short and can be completed here.
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| Recent floods from Hurricane Helene have caused massive destruction in the North Carolina Community Action Network’s western service areas. Several agencies have displaced staff who need support from their Community Action friends and colleagues. The North Carolina Community Action Association (NCCAA) is seeking support for frontline workers experiencing hardships.
Click here to donate!
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This year is extra special as we mark the 60th anniversary of the Community Action Network. Check out the Merch Store and Toolkit for more great stuff!
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Shout out to Colorado Community Action Association for successfully becoming a grant receipt in the fourth cohort of the DDRP (Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot).
With three active cohorts of the DDDRP grant program, OCS is serving communities across 21 states, two tribes, and one tribal consortium.
Learn More
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National Energy Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about energy production, consumption, and conservation as well as highlight some of the important programs like the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
Learn more about how you can spread awareness by checking out the NCAP Energy Awareness Month Toolkit.
View the Toolkit
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