January-2015 Newsletter – RPIC Region IV- Service Area A

Regional Performance and Innovation Consortia

The Organizational Standards Have Been Finalized!

CSBG Information Memorandum 138: State Establishment of Organizational Standards for CSBG Eligible Entities under 678B of the CSBG Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9914

If you were not able to participate in the "National Update Webinar - IM 138 on Organizational Standards", originally aired on January 30th, the Community Action Partnership has posted the webinar for your convenience.

National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) releases 2014 Annual Report

The NASCSP 2014 Annual Report summarizes key data collected from the 2013 CSBG IS Survey. The report highlights how the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funded network of States and local CAAs assisted individuals and families to overcome economic hardship and transition from a crisis to a thriving state. Over 1,000 organizations participated in the survey.

Do You Have a Success Story or Program Participant to Acknowledge?

The Promise, the Community Action Partnership's magazine, is accepting submissions which will be featured in the Winter issue, if selected.  Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase excellent service and outcomes in your local areas.  Deadline for submission is Friday, February 6, 2015 – more info.

Upcoming Webinars/Trainings

Community Action Partnership
2015 Annual Convention
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 – Friday, August 28, 2015 in San Francisco, CA

National Association for State Community Services Programs
In-Depth: Exploring the Comprehensive Community Action Needs Assessment (CCNA) Tool and the Community Action Hub
Tuesday, February 3, 2015

2015 Annual Conference
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 – Friday, September 18, 2015

2015 Annual Training Conference
Monday, February 23, 2015 – Friday, February 27, 2015 in Arlington, VA

National Peer to Peer (NPtP) ROMA Training and Certification Project
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 – Thursday, April 9, 2015 in Atlanta, GA – more info

CAPLAW
What Impact Does the New Guidance Have on the Treatment of Indirect Costs?
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST

2015 CAPLAW National Training Conference
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - Friday, June 12, 2015 in Portland, OR

Additional Resources
The CSBG T/TA Resource Center is a resource for the Community Action Network to access an array of information and assistance designed to support efforts in serving low income families and addressing the causes of poverty in local communities.  Through this site you may download toolkits, listen to webinars, register for training, engage in online dialogue with colleagues, submit requests for training or technical assistance, read the latest evaluation reports about evidence-based program models, and search a consultant bank for experienced professionals serving the Community Action Network.

FACA 35th Annual Training Conference Call for Presentation Proposal

The Florida Association of Community Action Agencies Annual Conference will be held from May 12-15, 2015 in Orlando, Florida – Call for Conference Presentation Proposals, February 20 submission deadline.