Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association
May 15-17 in North Little Rock, AR
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Pre-Conference Sessions
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Board of Directors
- Board Member Roles & Responsibilities
- Setting the Course for the Organization through the Agency-Wide Strategic Plan
- Explore Your Superhero Strengths
- Make Arkansas Count: How You Can Make the 2020 Census a Success
Family Workers
- It’s Never Too Early! Setting the Stage for Financial Literacy
- Helping Low-to-Moderate Income Clients Achieve Financial Stability Through Financial Counseling and Education
- Family Development & Head Start Networking & Focus Group
- When Mommy and Daddy Can Read: The Impact of Adult Literacy on Children
- Data Collection Practices for Front-Line Staff
Additional Pre-Conference Sessions
- Luncheon and Awards Ceremony: FDC Recognition – Brenda Fiser Empowerment Award
- OCS Training: CSBG Community Action Plan Training
- ACAAA Board Meeting & Dinner
Conference Events
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ACAAA Affiliate Meetings
Guest Speakers
- Community Action Partnership Update – Courtney Kohler, Senior Associate, Community Action Partnership
- “What is a Hero?” • Walt Coleman, Hiland Dairy; NFL Referee
- Charles F. Cunningham Award
Luncheon and Closing Day Speakers
- Preparing for Census 2020 – Jim Masters, CCAP, NCRT, Center for Community Futures
- Economic Security in Arkansas – Dr. Karama Neal, President Southern Bancorp Community Partners
- National Perspective – Clarence Carter, Director of the Office of Family Assistance and the Acting Director of the Office of Community Services at HHS’ Administration for Children and Families
- You Are a Superhero! Go! Do Superhero Things!” and ACAAA Diamond Awards – Felicia Johnson, Sevenfold Coaching
Workshops
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Workshops are being offered in four groupings
Agency Leadership
- How to Develop and Implement a SUCCESSful Family Development Program
- ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) in Arkansas
- The Joy of Fundraising (2-part session)
Family Services
- Family Services: Customer Service Superheroes
- A Family Development Program with an IMPACT
- Mental Health First Aid
- #Reverse the Opioid Epidemic – How You Can Help to Address the Opioid Crisis in Arkansas
Financial Management & Human Resources
- Maximizing Cost-Effective Employee Benefits
- Financial Planning for Agency Staff
- The Joy of Fundraising (2-part session)
Organizational Culture
- How to Build a Super Organizational Culture
- Focus on Competitive Integrated Employment for Arkansans with Disabilities
- Creating a Culture of Access in Your Organization
- The State of Re-Entry in Arkansas
Diamond Award Nomination Process
- Diamond Mission Award – Innovative programs and initiatives or best practices with wide impact, broad-based support, and high levels of customer achievement and satisfaction or community improvement
- Diamond Leader Award – Program managers/coordinators; center directors; supervisors; senior administrative staff
- Diamond Champion Award – Program & frontline staff
- Diamond Empowerment Award – This award recognizes those we serve. Nominations may be for individuals or for families who exemplify the journey towards self-sufficiency that is at the heart of the Community Action mission.