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We are pleased to welcome you to the 2023 Economic Mobility & Well-Being Conference produced by the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) for the American Association of SNAP Directors (AASD), the National Association for Program Information and Performance Measurement (NAPIPM), and the National Association of State TANF Administrators (NASTA).
Hotel & Travel
The 2023 Economic Mobility & Well-Being Conference will be held at Hyatt Regency Long Beach in Long Beach, CA.
Hotel reservation links are open! Check out the latest hotel accommodations and travel information for this year's event, and book your hotel stay today!
Hotel Block closes Friday, August 4, 2023
2023 NAPIPM Rising Star
Award Nomination Form
The National Association for Program Information and Performance Management (NAPIPM) wishes to recognize a state agency that has worked tirelessly in the field of Quality Control or Quality Assurance and that has shown exemplary work in times of pandemic response and recovery.
Rising Star Award
In recent years, state agencies have faced some of their largest challenges yet as they work to maintain their processes during a time of uncertainty and change. During this time, state QC and QA teams have been challenged to continue to monitor their state’s programs and support their staff while experiencing drastic shifts in how Quality Control operated. However, many states have been putting in the work to strengthen their practices and work to understand the root causes of errors better. To acknowledge this commendable work, NAPIPM will honor a state Quality Control or Quality Assurance team that has created a promising practice in their state.
Award Criteria
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The state demonstrated a sustained commitment to its program and mission to support clients throughout the pandemic response and recovery
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The state has created an innovative new way to conduct and/or analyze Quality Control reviews
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The innovation could be replicable as a promising practice across states
Nomination Process and Deadline
Nominations should be no more than 500 words long and should include the name of the state agency and their partner(s), and preferably an individual’s name from each group as a representative.
Please submit your nomination by Friday, June 23. Contact Chloe Green with any questions.
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2022 On-Demand Materials Available
If you attended the 2022 Education Events, on-demand content was included. Click here to access the content.
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2023 AASD Collaborating Star
Award Nomination Form
The American Association of SNAP Directors (AASD) wishes to recognize a state agency and its partner(s) for delivering high-quality services to support families and communities in their state by increasing equitable access to SNAP and reducing hunger during the pandemic response.
Collaborating Star Award
Access to nutritious, desirable, and culturally relevant food is a social determinant of health, and SNAP agencies know that it truly takes a team of trusted community partners to increase food access and security for a household. As such, AASD will honor a state or local agency and their partner(s) who have demonstrated an exemplary partnership that resulted in reduced hunger and increased access to nutrition support services in their community. Partner(s) can include a community organization, school or school system, peer agency such as the Department of Education or Department of Health, food bank, implementing agency or contractor, or others.
Award Criteria
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The state or local agency and their partner(s) collaborated on a project that increased equitable access to SNAP or other supports to reduce hunger in the past year
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The state or local agency and their partner(s) demonstrated a central commitment to individuals and families in their state that experience hunger, with special attention given to those who disproportionately face food insecurity
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The partnership holds promise and can serve as an example for other state or local SNAP agencies and partners across the country
Nomination Process and Deadline
Nominations should be no more than 500 words long and should include the name of the state or local agency and their partner(s), and preferably an individual’s name from each group as a representative.
Please submit your nomination by Friday, June 23. Contact Chloe Green with any questions.
2023 NASTA North Star
Award Nomination Form
The National Association of State TANF Administrators (NASTA) wishes to recognize a health and human service agency for their exceptional commitment to our TANF Modernization Core Principles within their state or county. Evidenced by their exemplary service to the community, their values of equity, inclusion, and the limitless possibilities of human potential serve as their clear North Star.
This year, we invite APHSA staff and the Executive Advisory Council (EAC) for each affinity group to participate in nominating individuals in recognition of their contributions and commitment to APHSA, its members, and those we collectively support. Special attention will be given to the role that candidates played in advancing human services innovation to achieve measurable results in their state/locality.
Award Criteria
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State or Local HHS Agency
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Active members of NASTA
Exemplary agencies are dedicated to serving adults who receive TANF-funded resources as both workers and caregivers. As such, nominated agencies may demonstrate innovation by any of the following:
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Incorporation of services such as parenting skills, financial capability, childhood development education, mental and physical health, communication skills, etc.
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Cross-departmental integration plans and/or colocation of offices (e.g., education, human services, labor, public health, child welfare, substance use, housing, nutrition, child care)
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Application of a 2Generation Approach intentionally addressing the needs of both children and caregivers
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Use of stabilization assessments and/or opportunities to assist TANF families in finding housing
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Demonstrated shift to a person-centered culture and/or the use of coaching models
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Evidence-based practices and use of effective outcome metrics
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Strides in increasing TANF grant allotments
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Other initiatives aligned with APHSA’s TANF Modernization Core Principles
Nomination Process and Deadline
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Nomination submissions should be no more than 500 words and should include the name of the nominated state or local agency and preferably an individual’s name from each group as a representative.
Please submit your nomination by Friday, June 23. Contact Rebekah Sides with any questions.