Maryland Community Action Partnership
2018 Human Services Conference
Strong Families, Strong Communities
May 1-3 in Annapolis, MD
Conference Overview
This year's theme, "Strong Families, Strong Communities" provides a platform for learning and sharing the important work of human service and the impact it has on families and communities. We will highlight improvements within our communities as a result of human service and partnerships. Including, positive changes in the community’s infrastructure to improve living conditions for low income individuals and families.
A Partnership Awards Breakfast and a Parent and Volunteer Awards Luncheon will be held during the conference.
Workshops
The conference will feature a number of workshops focusing on management/administration, homelessness, board governance, professional development, weatherization and more – see the Conference Guide for presenters, descriptions and target audiences for each session
Tuesday, May 1
- Providing Training for Your Case Management Staff
- Creating Culture Change through Coaching
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
- CSBG Annual Report
- Update from MD DHCD Housing and Building Energy Programs
s - Cultural Competency: How to Expand Our Circle of Humanity
- Whole Brain Leadership: Putting Your Preferences To Work For You
- Financial Capability and Financial Coaching -Moving Clients Toward Self Sufficiency
- Board Development and Engagement
- Update from MD DHCD Housing and Building Energy Programs
Wednesday, May 2
- Working with Volunteers: Legal and Practical Issues
- Self-Management: Maintaining Your Boundaries and Following Through
- Fatherhood Engagement is Everyone’s Business
- Creating the Ask: Fundraising Strategies for Board and Staff
- Manufactured Housing - Part 1
s - Incorporating Scientific Research into Your Organization
- Authentic Communication in the Workplace
- Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope Film Screening & Discussion
- How to use Board Member’s Time, Talents and Treasures
- Manufactured Housing - Part 2
s - Top 7 Head Start Performance Standards for CAAs
- Preparing Youth for Career Pathways
- Incorporating Financial Education and Access to Safe, Affordable Bank Accounts
- Building the Foundation for Service Integration and a Whole Family Approach
- Quality Assurance in the Field Updates
s - Successfully Competing for Funding
- How to Make the Most of Your Minimal Marketing Budget
- Building and Strengthening Partnerships with your Continuum of Care
- 2-G Whiz, What’s Next?
- How to Leverage Funds
Thursday, May 3
- Complying with the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
- Goal Cartography-Working Backwards Towards Success
- Harm Reduction 101- Strategies that reduce negative consequences of substance use
- Interactive Self-Sufficiency Standard
s - Working together to keep people housed!
- Serving Opportunity Youth
- Are You Feeding the Energy Hog: Tips on Lowering Utility Bills and Weatherizing Homes
- CSBG State Update
