BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Current - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Social Current X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.social-current.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Social Current REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T143000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240717T175359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T165710Z UID:10000408-1727355600-1727361000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Project Hope: Centering Hope\, Building Trust\, and Fostering Wellness DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Project Hope is using the science of hope to alleviate burnout and trauma among law enforcement\, so they can build community connections. This interactive webinar will introduce the science of hope as a practice model for trauma-informed practice. Participants will learn how implementing evidence-driven strategies that nurture and restore hopeful thinking can increase well-being outcomes. \nParticipants will be able to assess their own hope and use question prompts to examine how the loss of hope may impact workforce\, client\, and community outcomes. Additionally\, participants will have an opportunity to build strategies for nurturing hope. They will be able to examine practice from the science of hope and have immediate tools and knowledge they can use to adapt their thinking about the work and their skills. \nThis session is guided by global research on hope as a positive psychological and cognitive trait. Specifically\, the presentation will feature the research team’s work at the Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma. Evidence from this research has guided the implementation of the hope-centered and trauma-informed framework. \nTakeaways\n\nPromising practices from the science of hope\nHow the science of hope can be applied to action to alleviate burnout and trauma\nDescribe how organizations can create belonging and safety internally\nNew strategies that address belonging from a lens of cultural humility\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nLaw enforcement\nCorrections\nPublic safety officers\nStaff at community-based organizations\nSocial Workers\nCommunity members\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current \n \n Romero Davis is a director of practice excellence at Social Current. A mentor for professional development and community justice champion\, Davis has worked nationally with agencies in areas such as poly-victimization; trauma in families; equity\, diversity\, and inclusion; juvenile justice; and domestic violence. He is a member of the technical assistance team for Child Safety Forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Chan Hellman\n \n University of Oklahoma \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Chan Hellman\n University of Oklahoma \n \n Chan M. Hellman is a professor of social work at the University of Oklahoma and Director of The Hope Research Center. He has written more than 150 scientific publications and has presented at numerous national and international conferences worldwide. Hellman also presented his work on hope with TEDx in May of 2021.  His research is focused on hope as a psychological strength helping children and adults overcome trauma and adversity.  This research informed the development of the “Hope Centered and Trauma Informed” training program. Hellman is the co-author of the award-winning book Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life with his co-author Casey Gwinn published by Morgan James.  As a result of this work\, Chan was one of five invited workshops for Jane Goodall’s Activating Hope Summit held November 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Angela Pharris\n \n University of Oklahoma \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Angela Pharris\n University of Oklahoma \n \n Angela Pharris is an assistant professor in the Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma\, director of the Center for Child Welfare Training\, and senior research fellow at the Hope Research Center. Her research is focused on the application and implementation of hope-centered and trauma-informed practices that impact human service programs. Pharris’ current research is in child welfare and human service organizations and the application of the Hope-Centered and Trauma-Informed framework. This research informed the development of the “Hope Centered and Trauma Informed” training program. Hope is a psychological strength and a buffer to stress\, adversity\, and burnout and a hopeful mindset that improves organizational and individual outcomes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Freeman\n \n North Carolina Department of Corrections \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Freeman\n North Carolina Department of Corrections \n \n Stephanie Freeman’s 28-year career has spanned higher education\, state government\, and local government. \nAs the Department of Adult Correction’s chief people officer\, Freeman oversees the Partnerships\, Engagement and Inclusion section\, the Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT)\, S.H.I.E.L.D. (the Department’s peer and behavioral support unit)\, Victim Services\, and Employee Engagement. Prior to her current role\, she served the department as the director of the Office of Staff Development and Training from July 2017 to October 2022. \nFreeman graduated from North Carolina State University in 1995 with her bachelor’s in sociology and earned her master’s in criminal justice from SUNY Albany in 1996. \nShe has prior experience as a training specialist at the NC Department of Justice with both the Sheriffs’ Education & Training Standards Commission and the Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. While at DOJ\, she earned her General Instructor Certification and has over 26 years of experience as an instructor\, including teaching undergraduate courses at NC Wesleyan College\, Fayetteville State University\, and Sandhills Community College. In 2007\, she came to the Department as the curriculum manager and general instructor school director at OSDT before spending three years with the North Carolina Judicial Branch as its organizational development manager. \nCurrently\, she serves as the past president of the North Carolina Law Enforcement Training Officers’ Association. She sits on the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and is the current chair of the Education and Training Committee. She is also a graduate of the Correctional Leadership Development Program (CLDP). URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/project-hope-centering-hope-building-trust-and-fostering-wellness/ CATEGORIES:Brain Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Brain-Science_4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240719T191659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T201648Z UID:10000424-1726146000-1726149600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Root Cause Analysis Tools for Effective Quality Improvement DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Join Social Current Strategic Industry Partner CCNY\, Inc. for a tactical “how to” for root cause analysis tools that will produce productive and positive quality improvement projects. \nIn this webinar\, your team will learn the mechanics of process improvement\, specifically conducting a root cause analysis and applying tools and techniques. A root cause analysis (RCA) is a systematic approach to understanding the causes of an adverse event and identifying system flaws that can be corrected to prevent the error from happening again. \nWhen utilizing a team approach to problem solving\, there are often many opinions as to the problem’s root cause. CCNY will introduce you to the tools you can use to identify root causes that lead to more effective Plan/Do/Study/Act projects. The tools covered in this webinar will be: \n\nDriver Diagrams\nProcess Mapping\nFishbone Analysis\n5 Whys\n\nTakeaways\n\nExplore the type of organizational (QI) culture it takes to support RCA\nLearn how to operationalize the tools (Driver Diagrams\, Process Mapping\, Fishbone Analysis\, 5 Whys)\nIdentify how to leverage a root cause analysis to kick off a Plan/Do/Study/Act project\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone responsible for organizational outcomes in quality \n  \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christa Foschio-Bebak\, JD\, MSW\n \n Director of Quality Improvement & Training\nCCNY \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christa Foschio-Bebak\, JD\, MSW\n Director of Quality Improvement & Training\nCCNY \n \n Christa Foschio-Bebak is director of quality improvement with CCNY. In this role\, Christa manages quality improvement projects in all aspects of QI planning\, including development and implementation. \nPrior to starting at CCNY\, Christa spent five years as the Child Welfare Court Improvement Project Liaison for the Family Courts in the 8th Judicial District\, implementing child welfare improvement initiatives across the eight counties in Western New York. In addition\, Christa was employed with Catholic Charities of WNY\, working with their court-related programs\, specifically as a child permanency mediator from 2001-2003. \nChrista’s varied background in coordinating cross-system reform in both behavioral health and child welfare systems provides the perfect foundation for leading quality improvement efforts across organizations. \nChrista graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Law and Social Work with her dual-degree – juris doctor and master’s in social work – in 2001. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/root-cause-analysis-tools-for-effective-quality-improvement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Org-Excellence_Data_3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T144500 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240703T184438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T201835Z UID:10000410-1725976800-1725979500@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Social Current Solutions DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Join this webinar to learn more about Social Current’s areas of expertise and solutions\, which support the full range of human and social services organizations. We strengthen and amplify the work of the social sector in six core integrated impact areas. \nSocial Current translates our expertise\, the latest research\, and the knowledge and experience of the field into a range of innovative solutions that address challenges facing our sector and society. These solutions include COA Accreditation\, consultation\, networking\, research support and learning\, and federal public policy advocacy and mobilization. \nAll are invited to learn more about how Social Current can support your organization’s goals. We welcome questions and look forward to connecting with you. \nTakeaways\n\nOverview of Social Current and about our network\nOur areas of expertise and impact\nAbout our solutions and how to work with us\nTime for Q&A\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives and directors of community-based organizations and other nonprofits\nStaff looking to improve equity\, diversity\, and inclusion and staff resilience and engagement\nStaff looking to support continuous learning and best practice through COA Accreditation and more\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Katy Lederer\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachael Rucker\n \n Network Engagement Specialist\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph Seoane\n \n Senior Director of Network Engagement & Growth\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-social-current-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-Template-Webinar-Catalog-Image-Background-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240718T134847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T134852Z UID:10000407-1725975000-1725980400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing Health Equity: Health Access for Special Populations DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Perhaps more than any other health crisis occurring in the past century\, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the stark health disparities in our nation\, particularly for communities of color. These disparities and others are evident in the ways different people and groups experience the social determinants of health (SDoH)\, which are the conditions in which people are born\, grow\, live\, work\, and age. These factors include socioeconomic status\, access to health care\, education\, neighborhood and physical environment\, employment\, and social support networks. As such\, community-based organizations play a critical role in strengthening the health and well-being of communities by addressing the social needs of individuals and families. \nQuality care and access for special populations and communities is essential yet remains a challenge for many today. During this webinar\, the presenter will share and define who are special populations\, the challenges of health access for these populations\, and what factors contribute to systems that are meant to ensure quality care for all. \nAbout the Social Current Advancing Health Equity Series\nEveryone needs the building blocks for health and well-being in order to thrive\, reach their full potential\, and meaningfully contribute to society. But as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated\, people of color and many others are disproportionately affected by sickness and death due to reduced access to care\, higher chronic disease burden\, and historical racial bias within health care institutions. Social Current and its network of partners are committed to health equity as a key strategy to increase the safety and well-being of individuals\, families\, and communities most impacted by inequality and racism. \nTakeaways\n\nCore factors that affect access and care for special populations\nParticipants will be able to identify special populations with shared language\nStrategies that provide equitable solutions to serving special populations\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives\nProgram directors\nStaff in population health/health equity\nQuality managers\nPolicy leaders\nCommunity leaders\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current \n \n Romero Davis is a director of practice excellence at Social Current. A mentor for professional development and community justice champion\, Davis has worked nationally with agencies in areas such as poly-victimization; trauma in families; equity\, diversity\, and inclusion; juvenile justice; and domestic violence. He is a member of the technical assistance team for Child Safety Forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Garr\n \n President & CEO \nFamily Services\, San Antonio \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Garr\n President & CEO \nFamily Services\, San Antonio \n \n Mary Garr is the president and CEO of Family Service\, a nonprofit in San Antonio that provides a broad array of services to empower individuals\, transform families\, and strengthen the health of communities by addressing the social determinants of health that directly impact peoples’ lives based on where they live\, learn\, work\, play\, and age. \nGarr is an experienced leader with three decades of diverse roles in several industries\, including health care\, city management\, nonprofits\, and the military\, as a CEO and COO. Her last two military assignments were at Fort Sam Houston. She served as the last Garrison Commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis\, leading her teams in providing all the infrastructure and support services for a small city\, supporting mission readiness and quality of life\, while merging the Garrison into Joint Base San Antonio. She also stood up the San Antonio Military Health System as its first COO\, working to integrate and align Army and Air Force health care delivery in San Antonio. \nOver the course of her military career\, she served in a variety of command and staff positions both in the U.S. and overseas\, in hospital\, academic\, and operational assignments. Garr graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in foreign studies and obtained master’s degrees in health administration from Baylor University and strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. She has been actively engaged in the San Antonio Community for several years\, serving on several boards and committees. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-health-equity-health-access-for-special-populations/ CATEGORIES:Child and Family Well-Being ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Health-and-WellBeing_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T151500 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240715T171125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T171918Z UID:10000419-1725458400-1725462900@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building a Resilient Workforce Learning Series DESCRIPTION:Four-part virtual learning series: Sept. 4\, Oct. 9\, Nov. 7\, and Dec. 9 from 2-3:15 p.m. \nPricing: \n\nImpact Partners:\n\nUp to two staff members are eligible for free registration\n$200 for additional staff members\n\n\nOrganizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation and Other Organizations:\n\n$200\n\n\n\nSocial Current Impact Partners can contact us for the free registration code. Learn more about Impact Partnerships online. \n \n\n \n Register \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n As workforce challenges continue to affect human services organizations\, leaders are searching for concrete action steps to support staff who are emotionally and physically exhausted. Though staff often enter the field excited to make a difference\, it can be difficult to keep them connected to the vision and mission of the organization. \nThis four-part webinar series will delve into core strategies and tactics for supporting staff\, such as increasing accountability\, managing conflict\, nurturing relationships\, embracing equity\, and achieving excellence. \nSessions in this Series\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Create Brain-Friendly Environments \n \n \n \n \n \n Sept. 4\, 2024\, 2-3:15 p.m. ET \nThe human services field has made strides in raising awareness around the urgency of building healthy brains in new babies and young children. However\, the field has been slow to translate emerging brain science into learnings and practices with adults and our workforce. \nTo be well at work\, especially in complex and stressful settings\, we need to understand basic brain concepts and embrace practices and behaviors that support optimal brain functioning. Stress\, distress\, and trauma interrupt our ability to access our “thinking brain” and\, without intervention\, keep us in our survival or lower brain\, where we struggle to think\, problem solve\, focus\, or manage conflict. \nThe first session in this series\, focuses on the importance of embracing brain science awareness in our work settings. We explore the neurobiology of stress\, distress and trauma\, the arousal continuum\, and strategies for practicing daily regulation activities at work and building a brain friendly culture that leads to resilience and success. \nLearning Objectives\n\nBrain science concepts and strategies to increase resilience in the workplace\nState dependent functioning and the arousal continuum\, and their application to daily work\nPractical tools and strategies for increasing regulation\nStrategies for building a brain friendly culture that enhances our optimal functioning at work\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Build Psychological Safety \n \n \n \n \n \n Oct. 9\, 2024\, 2-3:15 p.m. ET \nDirect service staff face pressure from many different people and are often afraid of making a mistake that might harm those they serve\, negatively impact others’ perception of them\, or disappoint their supervisors or colleagues. \nTo alleviate this worry and ensure our staff can speak and act freely\, it is critical to prioritize psychological safety. Popularized by Amy Edmondson\, psychological safety is the belief that the work environment is safe for interpersonal risk taking and employees can speak candidly without the fear of retribution. It leads to authentic conversations critical to building equity\, diversity\, and inclusion practices; problem solving; innovation; connection; trust; and growth. \nThe second session in this series explores courage and vulnerability in the workplace and the critical skills involved in building a psychologically safe staff culture. It will discuss strategies for leaders to respond to staff challenges by modeling authenticity\, accountability\, and compassion\, all which promote safe risk taking at work and strengthen our resilience. \nLearning Objectives\n\nComponents of psychological safety and the critical need to build it at work\nThe impact of courage and vulnerability in the workplace\nLeadership strategies for increasing psychological safety in the workplace\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Prioritize Positive Staff Culture \n \n \n \n \n \n Nov. 7\, 2024\, 2-3:15 p.m. ET \nYou’ve heard the adage\, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s true. If our organizational culture is unhealthy\, we will struggle to get our work done. So\, we must intentionally build a positive staff culture that reflects our organization’s stated values and beliefs\, and aligns with our strategy. \nThe third session in this series explores the ingredients of a positive staff culture\, and the steps needed to achieve it. Learn strategies for bringing our organizational values into daily interactions\, achieving clear and realistic boundaries and expectations\, and aligning our culture and strategy to build resilience and success. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDefine organizational culture\nHow to realize organizational values in daily interactions\nHow to promote boundaries and expectations that support attitudes and behaviors critical to the agency mission and staff well-being\nSteps for aligning organizational culture and strategy\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Integrate Connection and Community \n \n \n \n \n \n Dec. 9\, 2024\, 2-3:15 p.m. ET \nResearch from O.C. Tanner Institute notes that\, now more than ever\, employees are looking for a sense of community at work. People are social animals—we crave a sense of belonging\, and to be seen\, heard\, and valued. An organization is 12 times more likely to thrive when employees feel connected. In essence\, a strong work community holds an organization together\, especially during challenging times. Our brains are hardwired for connection. When we build healthy connections with people at work\, we are more equipped to tolerate uncomfortable feelings\, actively listen\, demonstrate empathy\, have difficult conversations\, and thrive while facing complex work tasks and constant change. \nThe final session in this series\, explores the components of healthy connections in the work setting\, and strategies for intentionally integrating connection and community across the range of experiences of our employees. \nLearning Objectives\n\nHow connection is critical to feeling calm and regulated\nStrategies for increasing connection in the virtual and hybrid workplace\nStrategies for building community among employees with a range of experiences and preferences for ways to connect\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n   \nWho Should Participate\n\n\n\nExecutives and senior leaders\nMiddle managers\nHuman resource staff\nStaff with responsibility for equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\n\n\n\nIndividuals who are champions for strengthening the workforce culture\, regardless of their title\, will also benefit. This guidance is relevant for all workforces across the human services ecosystem\, including at the community\, systems\, government\, and policy levels. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Johnson\n \n Senior Director\, Change in Mind Institute \nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Johnson\n Senior Director\, Change in Mind Institute \nSocial Current \n \n Karen Johnson brings knowledge of the advancing science around resilience\, brain development\, adversity\, toxic stress\, equity\, and trauma-informed approaches to the complex challenges we face. This expertise\, coupled with her 28 years of experience in child welfare\, behavioral health\, and community services\, enables her to successfully partner with leaders\, staff\, community members\, and participants across numerous settings to promote individual and organizational resilience. \nJohnson leads the development of Social Current’s Change in Mind Institute\, leveraging the latest advances in neurosciences and trauma-informed approaches across sectors and at the practice\, policy\, and systems levels. She oversees the Texas Change in Mind Learning Collaborative\, through which 10 organizations from multiple sectors across Southeast Texas are working to embed brain science and equity principles with the goal of improving outcomes for children and families\, as well as their organizational cultures and ability to collaborate with partners. \nDuring her five-and-a-half years on the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s trauma-informed services team\, and year-and-a-half as an independent consultant\, Johnson trained and consulted with organizations\, systems\, and communities striving to strengthen their workforce and advance trauma-informed\, resilience-oriented approaches. She worked in various roles in the treatment foster care department and led and developed community-based programs during her 19 years at Wellpoint Care Network in Milwaukee. Johnson combines the newest advances around adversity\, relational health\, and resilience to infuse hope and connection into our work. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Martin\n \n Director\, Practice Excellence \nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Martin\n Director\, Practice Excellence \nSocial Current \n \n Kelly Martin is the director of practice excellence at Social Current\, with an emphasis on applied developmental psychology\, healing-centered approaches\, educational success\, antiracism\, workforce well-being\, policy\, and advocacy. In this role\, she collaborates with stakeholders across the network to advance systems change through policy and advocacy efforts\, and to build the capacities of leaders through networking\, knowledge\, and solutions. She has experience facilitating design sessions and learning opportunities with a wide variety of human service and education stakeholders which includes classroom teachers to frontline staff to executive leaders. \nPrior to this role\, Kelly was with the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities (Alliance)\, supporting internal and external efforts to advance equity\, leading evaluation and research projects\, and working closely with educational success stakeholders. Before joining the Alliance in 2016\, Kelly was a researcher in the Developmental and Educational Psychology Departments at the University of Pittsburgh. She spent her time connecting with young people\, families\, and educators across the city of Pittsburgh\, as well as collaborating with multi-sector leaders to infuse developmental theory\, research\, and best practices into local and state initiatives.  She was an adjunct instructor during her years at Pitt\, teaching a graduate course in developmental psychology. \nKelly holds a master’s in applied developmental psychology\, and a bachelor’s in psychology and sociology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently working toward the completion of Yoga Roots on Location® Certified Yoga Teacher Training\, an anti-racist and social justice Raja Yoga teacher training offered through the Yoga Alliance’s 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) Certification. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-a-resilient-workforce-learning-series-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workforce Resilience ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Workforce-Resilience_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240716T133639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T202211Z UID:10000422-1724853600-1724857200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion on Social Current’s 2025-2027 Policy Agenda DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n As Social Current develops its 2025-2027 federal public policy agenda\, we look toward human services organizations to share central concerns and priorities. We are offering two virtual roundtables to better understand shared challenges and visions for change. Additional roundtable discussions will be held Aug. 19 from 11:30-12:30 p.m. ET and Aug. 21 from 1-2 p.m. ET. \nSocial Current’s Policy and Government Relations staff will lead a dialogue to better understand hardships organizations are facing internally and throughout their community. We also seek feedback on the current policy agenda to promote continuous improvement and ensure the process best supports the priorities and preferences of the sector. \nBy centering our network’s voices and lived experience\, we strive to align our policy priorities with the interests and needs of the human and social services sector. Your insight will guide the strategy for our upcoming agenda and ensure we fully capture the sector’s needs and desires. \nIntended Audience\n\nExecutives and directors\nPublic policy\, government relations\, and advocacy staff\nHuman services professionals\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nOutline issues most impacting the human service sector\nDetermine areas of focus for Social Current’s next policy agenda\nUnderstand the impact of the current policy agenda\n\nInstruction Methods\nThe conversation will follow guided questions but defer to participants in determining the issues and topics most of note. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Facilitators \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, Ph. D.\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager \nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/roundtable-discussion-on-social-currents-2025-2027-policy-agenda-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Policy-Roundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240718T134457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T134502Z UID:10000406-1724765400-1724770800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing Health Equity: ACEs Interface and Building Resilience DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Perhaps more than any other health crisis occurring in the past century\, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the stark health disparities in our nation\, particularly for communities of color. These disparities and others are evident in the ways different people and groups experience the social determinants of health (SDoH)\, which are the conditions in which people are born\, grow\, live\, work\, and age. These factors include socioeconomic status\, access to health care\, education\, neighborhood and physical environment\, employment\, and social support networks. As such\, community-based organizations play a critical role in strengthening the health and well-being of communities by addressing the social needs of individuals and families. \nIn this session\, participants will learn about the adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study\, along with science that explains why ACEs have had an immense impact on people’s lives. This session will provide information on how we can dramatically improve health and resilience today and future generations of communities and families. \nAbout the Social Current Advancing Health Equity Series\nEveryone needs the building blocks for health and well-being in order to thrive\, reach their full potential\, and meaningfully contribute to society. But as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated\, people of color and many others are disproportionately affected by sickness and death due to reduced access to care\, higher chronic disease burden\, and historical racial bias within health care institutions. Social Current and its network of partners are committed to health equity as a key strategy to increase the safety and well-being of individuals\, families\, and communities most impacted by inequality and racism. \nTakeaways\n\nAbout ACEs and how they occur\nHow people adapt to trauma\nHow to be aware of the impact of trauma and build resilience in the populations you serve\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives\nProgram directors\nStaff in population health/health equity\nQuality managers\nPolicy leaders\nCommunity leaders\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current \n \n Romero Davis is a director of practice excellence at Social Current. A mentor for professional development and community justice champion\, Davis has worked nationally with agencies in areas such as poly-victimization; trauma in families; equity\, diversity\, and inclusion; juvenile justice; and domestic violence. He is a member of the technical assistance team for Child Safety Forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Garr\n \n President & CEO \nFamily Services\, San Antonio \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Garr\n President & CEO \nFamily Services\, San Antonio \n \n Mary Garr is the president and CEO of Family Service\, a nonprofit in San Antonio that provides a broad array of services to empower individuals\, transform families\, and strengthen the health of communities by addressing the social determinants of health that directly impact peoples’ lives based on where they live\, learn\, work\, play\, and age. \nGarr is an experienced leader with three decades of diverse roles in several industries\, including health care\, city management\, nonprofits\, and the military\, as a CEO and COO. Her last two military assignments were at Fort Sam Houston. She served as the last Garrison Commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis\, leading her teams in providing all the infrastructure and support services for a small city\, supporting mission readiness and quality of life\, while merging the Garrison into Joint Base San Antonio. She also stood up the San Antonio Military Health System as its first COO\, working to integrate and align Army and Air Force health care delivery in San Antonio. \nOver the course of her military career\, she served in a variety of command and staff positions both in the U.S. and overseas\, in hospital\, academic\, and operational assignments. Garr graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in foreign studies and obtained master’s degrees in health administration from Baylor University and strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. She has been actively engaged in the San Antonio Community for several years\, serving on several boards and committees. \n  \n  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-health-equity-aces-interface-and-building-resilience/ CATEGORIES:Child and Family Well-Being ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Health-and-WellBeing_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240627T175025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175300Z UID:10000404-1724716800-1724803199@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NFCC Connect DESCRIPTION:Join us in Washington\, D.C. at the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) Connect conference on August 26-28. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth and visit with Rachael Rucker\, network engagement specialist\, to learn more about our full range of offerings\, upcoming learning opportunities\, and of course pick-up some cool Social Current swag. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nJoin leaders in credit and financial counseling including NFCC member agencies\, non-member counseling agencies\, debt management organizations\, creditors\, vendors\, consumer finance advocacy organizations\, government agencies\, regulators\, private corporations\, and other counseling networks seeking cutting-edge financial counseling\, education\, and resources. Learn more about the conference here. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-nfcc-connect/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240627T174023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175045Z UID:10000403-1724284800-1724371199@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: Florida Behavioral Health Conference DESCRIPTION:See You in Orlando\n \n Join us in Orlando\, Florida at the Florida Behavioral Health Conference on August 21-23. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth and visit with Joe Perrow\, network growth manager\, to learn more about our full range of offerings\, upcoming learning opportunities\, and of course pick-up some cool Social Current swag. We hope to see you in Orlando. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nIgnite! BHCon2024 will empower attendees to reignite their passion for helping and serving those most in need\, reenergize their creativity\, and reimagine the future of behavioral health care in Florida. Learn more about the conference here. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-florida-behavioral-health-conference/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240807T201645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T202009Z UID:10000426-1724245200-1724248800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion on Social Current’s 2025-2027 Policy Agenda DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n As Social Current develops its 2025-2027 federal public policy agenda\, we look toward human services organizations to share central concerns and priorities. We are offering two virtual roundtables to better understand shared challenges and visions for change. Additional roundtable discussions will be held Aug. 19 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET and Aug. 28 from 2-3 p.m. ET. \nSocial Current’s Policy and Government Relations staff will lead a dialogue to better understand hardships organizations are facing internally and throughout their community. We also seek feedback on the current policy agenda to promote continuous improvement and ensure the process best supports the priorities and preferences of the sector. \nBy centering our network’s voices and lived experience\, we strive to align our policy priorities with the interests and needs of the human and social services sector. Your insight will guide the strategy for our upcoming agenda and ensure we fully capture the sector’s needs and desires. \nIntended Audience\n\nExecutives and directors\nPublic policy\, government relations\, and advocacy staff\nHuman services professionals\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nOutline issues most impacting the human service sector\nDetermine areas of focus for Social Current’s next policy agenda\nUnderstand the impact of the current policy agenda\n\nInstruction Methods\nThe conversation will follow guided questions but defer to participants in determining the issues and topics most of note. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Facilitators \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, Ph. D.\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager \nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/roundtable-discussion-on-social-currents-2025-2027-policy-agenda-3/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Policy-Roundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240718T134115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T134119Z UID:10000405-1724160600-1724166000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing Health Equity: Social Determinants of Health Overview DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Perhaps more than any other health crisis occurring in the past century\, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the stark health disparities in our nation\, particularly for communities of color. These disparities and others are evident in the ways different people and groups experience the social determinants of health (SDoH)\, which are the conditions in which people are born\, grow\, live\, work\, and age. These factors include socioeconomic status\, access to health care\, education\, neighborhood and physical environment\, employment\, and social support networks. As such\, community-based organizations play a critical role in strengthening the health and well-being of communities by addressing the social needs of individuals and families. \nDuring this webinar\, Mary E. Garr\, president of Family Service in San Antonio\, will share how the organization has evolved to improve the SDoH experienced by its communities. In addition\, the organization’s approach addresses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) by adopting the practice of trauma-informed care when working with individuals and families. Key to this initiative is the use of screening for social need\, which helps to identify effective interventions sooner. The organization has also created a multiyear scorecard to guide its path to supporting community health and help all employees understand what they are working to achieve. Through this ongoing organizational development\, positive health outcomes for people and strengthened neighborhoods are possible. \nAbout the Social Current Health Equity Series\nEveryone needs the building blocks for health and well-being in order to thrive\, reach their full potential\, and meaningfully contribute to society. But as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated\, people of color and many others are disproportionately affected by sickness and death due to reduced access to care\, higher chronic disease burden\, and historical racial bias within health care institutions. Social Current and its network of partners are committed to health equity as a key strategy to increase the safety and well-being of individuals\, families\, and communities most impacted by inequality and racism. \nTakeaways\n\nA framework of SDoH used nationally\nHow SDoH and ACEs intersect\nWhy it is critical for community-based organizations to understand the SDoH and how community members are affected\nHow community-based organizations can partner with other sectors in addressing the SDoH\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives\nProgram directors\nStaff in population health/health equity\nQuality managers\nPolicy leaders\nCommunity leaders\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current \n \n Romero Davis is a director of practice excellence at Social Current. A mentor for professional development and community justice champion\, Davis has worked nationally with agencies in areas such as poly-victimization; trauma in families; equity\, diversity\, and inclusion; juvenile justice; and domestic violence. He is a member of the technical assistance team for Child Safety Forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Garr\n \n President & CEO\nFamily Services\, San Antonio \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Garr\n President & CEO\nFamily Services\, San Antonio \n \n Mary Garr is the president and CEO of Family Service\, a nonprofit in San Antonio that provides a broad array of services to empower individuals\, transform families\, and strengthen the health of communities by addressing the social determinants of health that directly impact peoples’ lives based on where they live\, learn\, work\, play\, and age. \nGarr is an experienced leader with three decades of diverse roles in several industries\, including health care\, city management\, nonprofits\, and the military\, as a CEO and COO. Her last two military assignments were at Fort Sam Houston. She served as the last Garrison Commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis\, leading her teams in providing all the infrastructure and support services for a small city\, supporting mission readiness and quality of life\, while merging the Garrison into Joint Base San Antonio. She also stood up the San Antonio Military Health System as its first COO\, working to integrate and align Army and Air Force health care delivery in San Antonio. \nOver the course of her military career\, she served in a variety of command and staff positions both in the U.S. and overseas\, in hospital\, academic\, and operational assignments. Garr graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in foreign studies and obtained master’s degrees in health administration from Baylor University and strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. She has been actively engaged in the San Antonio Community for several years\, serving on several boards and committees. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-health-equity-social-determinants-of-health-overview/ CATEGORIES:Child and Family Well-Being ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Health-and-WellBeing_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240716T132755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T201852Z UID:10000421-1724067000-1724070600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion on Social Current’s 2025-2027 Policy Agenda DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n As Social Current develops its 2025-2027 federal public policy agenda\, we look toward human services organizations to share central concerns and priorities. We are offering two virtual roundtables to better understand shared challenges and visions for change. Additional roundtable discussions will be held Aug. 21 from 1-2 p.m. ET and Aug. 28 from 2-3 p.m. ET. \nSocial Current’s Policy and Government Relations staff will lead a dialogue to better understand hardships organizations are facing internally and throughout their community. We also seek feedback on the current policy agenda to promote continuous improvement and ensure the process best supports the priorities and preferences of the sector. \nBy centering our network’s voices and lived experience\, we strive to align our policy priorities with the interests and needs of the human and social services sector. Your insight will guide the strategy for our upcoming agenda and ensure we fully capture the sector’s needs and desires. \nIntended Audience\n\nExecutives and directors\nPublic policy\, government relations\, and advocacy staff\nHuman services professionals\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nOutline issues most impacting the human service sector\nDetermine areas of focus for Social Current’s next policy agenda\nUnderstand the impact of the current policy agenda\n\nInstruction Methods\nThe conversation will follow guided questions but defer to participants in determining the issues and topics most of note. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Facilitators \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, Ph. D.\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager \nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/roundtable-discussion-on-social-currents-2025-2027-policy-agenda/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Policy-Roundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T153000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240205T144718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T144723Z UID:10000365-1722956400-1722958200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-29/ CATEGORIES:COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240626T204530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T221121Z UID:10000401-1722902400-1722988799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: National Conference of State Legislators Summit DESCRIPTION:See You in Louisville\n \n Join us in Louisville\, Kentucky at the National Conference of State Legislators Summit (NCSL) Legislative Summit on August 5-7. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth and visit with Kelly Barkley Mane\, manager of government relations and recognitions\, to learn more about our full range of offerings\, upcoming learning opportunities\, and of course pick-up some cool Social Current swag. We hope to see you in Louisville. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nEngage in transformative discussions\, gain valuable insights from public policy experts and develop new skills to take your career to the next level. Set against the backdrop of Louisville’s rich equestrian heritage\, this immersive experience is the perfect opportunity to forge valuable connections and prepare for the policy challenges that lie ahead. Learn more about the summit here. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-national-conference-of-state-legislators-summit/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240626T210235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T210242Z UID:10000402-1722470400-1722556799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss Our Presentation\n \n Join us in Brookfield\, Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit August 1-2. \nAre you attending this event? You will not want to miss Social Current’s Phyllis Richards\, director of equity\, diversity\, inclusion and research and Jerica Broeckling\, EDI and engagement partner’s presentation\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion in Polarizing Times: Strategies for the Long Haul on August 1 at 4-5 PM in Connect C1. \nPresentation Overview: Four years after the murder of George Floyd\, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the fight to advance equity and systemic change towards racial justice in the US. The Supreme Court’s decision last year on affirmative action kicked off a series of legal rulings against equity\, diversity and inclusion (EDI) around the country. Groups are further entrenching themselves into singular talking points and grievances\, with smaller and smaller windows for building commonality. \nAgainst this backdrop of fear and retrenchment\, many practitioners are struggling to find a path forward. This session offers lessons from decades of work to keep racial equity at the forefront. Participants will be invited into a frank conversation on what’s at stake for EDI\, and how practitioners can continue to make progress in advancing organizational goals. They will learn a framework that practitioners have found useful in identifying areas for growth and marking progress over time; hear examples and insights on what’s working today; and have the opportunity to share their own challenges and insights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit convenes nonprofit leaders dedicated to elevating their organizations’ impact and connecting the community with their cause. Participants will share best practices\, learn from seasoned experts\, and build their peer network. Learn more here. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-wisconsin-nonprofit-summit/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T144500 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240703T184221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T201845Z UID:10000409-1722348000-1722350700@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Social Current Solutions DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Join this webinar to learn more about Social Current’s areas of expertise and solutions\, which support the full range of human and social services organizations. We strengthen and amplify the work of the social sector in six core integrated impact areas. \nSocial Current translates our expertise\, the latest research\, and the knowledge and experience of the field into a range of innovative solutions that address challenges facing our sector and society. These solutions include COA Accreditation\, consultation\, networking\, research support and learning\, and federal public policy advocacy and mobilization. \nAll are invited to learn more about how Social Current can support your organization’s goals. We welcome questions and look forward to connecting with you. \nTakeaways\n\nOverview of Social Current and about our network\nOur areas of expertise and impact\nAbout our solutions and how to work with us\nTime for Q&A\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives and directors of community-based organizations and other nonprofits\nStaff looking to improve equity\, diversity\, and inclusion and staff resilience and engagement\nStaff looking to support continuous learning and best practice through COA Accreditation and more\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Katy Lederer\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachael Rucker\n \n Network Engagement Specialist\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph Seoane\n \n Senior Director of Network Engagement & Growth\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-social-current/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-Template-Webinar-Catalog-Image-Background-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T144500 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240709T135014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T141136Z UID:10000412-1721916000-1721918700@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Impact Partnership Spotlight: Knowledge and Insights Center DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Informing your work with relevant and trustworthy research is important—but it isn’t always easy to do. Information overload can be stressful and exploring emerging data and trends can be time consuming. Luckily\, the Social Current Knowledge and Insights Center (KIC) can help. \nExperienced Social Current staff and partners with subject matter expertise provide professionals in the nonprofit social services sector with timely and useful information solutions. This includes on-demand\, 24/7 access to thousands of online knowledge and resource assets\, full-text articles\, journals and publications\, and real-world policies and procedures from social services organizations. \nImpact Partners can also consult directly with KIC staff who provide reference services\, such as research requests\, subject compilations\, and coaching to use information resources more effectively. Join this session as we review some of the top issues and topics with the Social Current network and how KIC services and tools can provide insights\, best practices\, and other knowledge-building support. \nImpact Partnership Spotlight Series\nJoin us to learn about the benefits of becoming a Social Current Impact Partner and the exciting opportunities to connect with colleagues across the network. All staff at organizations interested in learning more about the benefits of Social Current Impact Partnerships are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the session’s spotlighted topic\, we will give an overview of Impact Partnerships and preview upcoming engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the partnership experience for your organization and colleagues. \nTakeaways\n\nFeatures of the Knowledge and Insights Center\nHot topics in the Social Current network\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nStaff at Impact Partner organizations\nStaff interested in learning more about becoming an Impact Partner\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Kirstin Anderson\n \n Director of Content Strategy\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rachael Rucker\n \n Network Engagement Specialist\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/impact-partnership-spotlight-knowledge-and-insights-center/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Current-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240604T210011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T203203Z UID:10000395-1721829600-1721833200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Financial Well-Being as a Retention Strategy for Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n In today’s highly competitive talent market\, retaining staff is a top priority–particularly in nonprofit and human services industries\, which historically have high turnover rates. In this webinar\, Social Current Strategic Industry Partner Marsh McLennan Agency will explore the critical role financial well-being plays in retaining employees and offer a strategic framework for organizations to achieve this goal effectively. \nThere is an undeniable connection between financial stability and employee retention. Employees burdened by financial stress are significantly more likely to experience distractions at work. In nonprofit and human services organizations\, where talent acquisition and retention are constant challenges\, addressing these financial concerns takes on even greater importance. \nMarsh McLennan Agency will share key findings from their report\, The Power of Prioritizing Employee Financial Well-Being\, which focuses on integrated well-being benefits offerings\, encompassing compensation\, benefits\, and other perks that organizations provide to their employees. By including comprehensive integrated benefits that address employees’ financial needs\, organizations can enhance their value and relevance. \nBut it doesn’t stop there\, including an effective communication strategy and education as tools for ensuring employees fully understand and appreciate the benefits offered is just as critical to your plan. \nTakeaways\n\nHow financial uncertainty puts a strain on your workforce and leads to turnover\nAs an employer\, you can have a positive impact on your workforce’s financial security\nHow to provide strategic and integrated benefits\, create a culture of support\, and communicate benefits effectively\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives\nHuman resources staff\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Rasmussen\, AIF®\, CPFA\, CHSA\n \n President of Retirement Services and Executive Compensation & Benefits \nMarsh McLennan Agency LLC | New England & Northeast Regions URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/financial-well-being-as-a-retention-strategy-for-nonprofits/ CATEGORIES:Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Untitled-design-2024-06-05T091323.760.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240626T203353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T204642Z UID:10000400-1721606400-1721692799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors DESCRIPTION:Transforming Crisis Care: Innovative Strategies to Prevent Crises\, Promote Safety and Well-Being\n \n Join us in Washington\, D.C. at the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) annual meeting on July 21-23. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth and visit with Kelly Barkley Mane\, manager of government relations and recognitions\, to learn more about our full range of offerings\, upcoming learning opportunities\, and of course pick-up some cool Social Current swag. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nFounded in 1959\, the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) represents the public mental health service delivery system serving all 50 states\, 6 territories\, and the District of Columbia. NASMHPD is the only national association to represent state mental health commissioners/directors and their agencies. Learn more about NASMHPH here. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-national-association-of-state-mental-health-program-directors/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240424T183718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T145201Z UID:10000388-1720526400-1720537200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing Equity Workshop: Fundamentals to Support Your Journey (July Session) DESCRIPTION:Impact Partners and/or COA Accredited Organizations: $800 \nOther Organizations: $1\,000 \n \n\n \n Register \n \n Session Dates: July 9\, 16\, and 25 from noon – 3 p.m. ET. \nThis workshop also will be offered Nov. 6\, 13\, and 20. View details and register. \nUnderstanding how to build an inclusive and equitable culture is the job of every leader within an organization. Creating an inclusive culture connected to the meeting mission in co-creating with communities across the country is essential in building a perfect union. \nAs some voices push against a ‘woke culture\,’ there is an ever-increasing need to continue to raise the banner for social justice on every front and building organizational capacity for advancing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI). The need for leaders\, especially within social sector organizations\, to engage in building an equitable society for all. \nDuring this three-part virtual workshop\, participants will learn and engage in a safe environment\, where they can ask questions and share reflections with their peers. Using Social Current’s three-prong approach to EDI (Person\, Organization and Systems)\, the presenters will encourage participants to develop a deeper personal EDI journey\, to build an inclusive work culture\, and to become more aware of the systems that impact us all. \nSession Objectives\nSession One: Connecting Our Past to the Present (July 9 from noon – 3 p.m. ET) \n\nConnecting the past to the present; the history of systemic racism and its current impact\nLearning the steps for personal EDI growth\n\nSession Two: Moving Towards a More Perfect Union (July 16 from noon – 3 p.m. ET) \n\nCultural humility\nPsychological safety\n\nSession Three: Supporting Your Organization’s EDI Journey (July 25 from noon – 3 p.m. ET) \n\nLearn the phases of organizational growth in EDI\nDiscuss the essential components of an effective EDI plan\nDiscuss the challenges and opportunities for organizations as they implement EDI plans\n\nWorkshop Goals\n\nExplore relationships with EDI in a safe environment\nIncrease understanding of how to build an equitable and inclusive workplace culture\nWhy and how to build psychological safety among teams\, identify individual biases\, and understand the role of inequitable systems\nPhases of organizational growth in EDI and the essential components of a successful EDI plan\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nSenior Leadership\nDirectors and Managers\nEDI Practitioners\n\nInstruction Methods\nThe workshop will include webinar presentations of core concepts\, facilitated discussions\, and reflection opportunities. Organizations are encouraged to send multiple employees for collaborative learning and to build agency knowledge. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerica Broeckling\n \n EDI Consultant\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Senior Program Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n Senior Program Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Romero Davis is a director of practice excellence at Social Current. A mentor for professional development and community justice champion\, Davis has worked nationally with agencies in areas such as poly-victimization; trauma in families; equity\, diversity\, and inclusion; juvenile justice; and domestic violence. He is a member of the technical assistance team for Child Safety Forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye Howard\, PhD\n \n Vice President of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye Howard\, PhD\n Vice President of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n Undraye Howard currently serves as vice president of equity\, diversity\, and inclusion at Social Current. In his roles over the years\, he has provided invaluable consultation to community-based organizations. In his current role\, he leads Social Current’s efforts in providing strategy\, solutions\, and support for the development of leaders in the social sector\, with an emphasis on equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI). Through his strategic leadership and direction\, he and a team of network leaders have co-created helpful resources\, consultation\, and workshops that uplift and disseminate best practices to help community-based organizations advance their EDI journeys. \nIn addition\, Dr. Howard was instrumental in developing Social Current’s leadership development model\, the rEvolutionary Model\, which helps develop the skills of change leaders to drive toward system and population-level results. Dr. Howard also leads the annual Executive Leadership Institute\, which is held in partnership with Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business. This transformational experience equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to create greater systems change. \nDr. Howard also has a deep appreciation and connection to the greater Milwaukee community. He sits on the board of AD2LUV Senior Housing (2006-present)\, Father Hood Initiative (2012-present)\, and the board of Holy Cathedral (1999-present)\, where he also led as youth director and deacon. He also served as a member on the State of Wisconsin Strengthening Families and Children. \nDr. Howard holds a doctorate in business from Bellevue University. He received his master’s in communication and bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phyllis Richards\n \n Director of EDI and Research\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheryl White\, PsyD\n \n Cultural Psychologist\, OD Practitioner & Leadership Coach \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheryl White\, PsyD\n Cultural Psychologist\, OD Practitioner & Leadership Coach \n \n Dr. Sheryl White\, a cultural psychologist and organization development practitioner\, brings over 25 years of experience facilitating ethical\, strategic\, and critical decision-making; inspiring compassionate leadership; advancing equity\, inclusion and belonging; and fostering positive culture transformation for optimal performance and impact. Dr. White started her post-college career as a preschool teacher and assistant site supervisor on a military installation\, and then transitioned to working as a rehabilitation counselor and consultant in the public and private sector. Prior to spending 20 years as an organization development consultant\, she served as area manager of San Diego and El Centro\, California for a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual and as an organization effectiveness specialist with the City of San Diego\, California’s second largest city government. \n Since 1999\, Dr. White has served as a leadership coach and small group facilitator with the Center for Creative Leadership and a core adjunct professor at National University. She has provided leadership coaching to mid-level\, senior and executive leaders from around the globe and across sectors from nonprofits\, municipalities\, education\, and healthcare organizations to startups and Fortune 100 companies. In 2008\, Dr. White joined the executive leadership team of the Neighborhood House Association one of San Diego county’s largest multi-purpose human services agencies\, where she currently serves as Senior Vice President of Training and Organization Development and General Manager of InnoVisions\, the agency’s social enterprise. Since 2009\, Dr. White has been the host of Leadership Matters\, an Internet radio show and podcast that airs on Voice America’s Business Channel. \n Dr. White holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Grambling State University\, a master’s degree in counseling from Louisiana Tech University\, and a master’s and Doctor of Psychology degree in culture and human behavior from Alliant International University in San Diego\, CA. She is a recognized Board Certified Coach (BCC) with the Center for Credentialing and Education\, Inc. \nDr. White is a life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc public service organization and has received countless honors and awards for her service. She is passionate about inspiring compassion and helping people work better\, and better together\, for the betterment of humanity. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-equity-workshop-fundamentals-to-support-your-journey-july-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Training,EDI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/July-2024-Session.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240626T202028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T202140Z UID:10000398-1720396800-1720483199@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: FFTA Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Empowering Families & Elevating Communities\n \n Join us in Denver\, Colorado at the Family Focused Treatment Association (FFTA) conference on July 7-10. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth and visit with Rachael Rucker\, network engagement specialist\, to learn more about our full range of offerings\, upcoming learning opportunities\, and of course pick-up some cool Social Current swag. We hope to see you in Denver! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nAdvancing equity in child welfare and mental health systems\, supporting families within their communities\, and leading for today and tomorrow headline over 100 workshop\, roundtable\, and research educational offerings at this year’s conference. Attendees will also dive into leading-edge topics like workplace wellness\, embracing local innovation\, and implementing proven solutions in direct practice. Learn more about the conference here. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-ffta-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240405T182734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T182740Z UID:10000383-1719446400-1719532799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NCFA National Adoption Conference DESCRIPTION:See You In Texas\n \n Join us in Fort Worth\, Texas at the National Council for Adoption (NCFA) National Adoption Conference on June 26-28. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth and visit with Marisa Collins\, director of strategic partnerships and partner relations\, to learn more about our full range of offerings\, upcoming learning opportunities\, and of course pick-up some cool Social Current swag. We hope to see you in Texas! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nNCFA’s annual conference offers continuing education and high-caliber training to professionals from the adoption\, social work\, and child welfare communities who all share a common commitment to helping children thrive in nurturing\, permanent families. Click here to learn more about the event. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-ncfa-national-adoption-conference/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T154500 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240524T021440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T142614Z UID:10000393-1719241200-1719243900@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Impact Partnership Spotlight: Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n It is clear that advancing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI) is important for the social sector. It is critical for engaging our staff and for supporting children\, adults\, and communities. Join this session to learn more about Social Current’s years of experience in partnering with community-based organizations to help them set and reach their equity goals. \nPresenters will share our approach to EDI\, which positions organizations for success by focusing on organizational culture and addressing equity at multiple levels. Participants will gain tips for successfully advancing equity at their organizations. \nThis session will also offer an overview of the benefits included in Social Current Impact Partnerships and include time for Q&A. \nImpact Partnership Spotlight Series\nJoin us to learn about the benefits of becoming a Social Current Impact Partner and the exciting opportunities to connect with colleagues across the network. All staff at organizations interested in learning more about the benefits of Social Current Impact Partnerships are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the session’s spotlighted topic\, we will give an overview of Impact Partnerships and preview upcoming engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the partnership experience for your organization and colleagues. \nTakeaways\n\nAbout Social Current’s approach to embedding equity at the person\, organizational\, and systems levels\nEssential element for success in advancing EDI\nSocial Current resources for advancing EDI\nAbout Social Current Impact Partnerships\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nStaff at Impact Partner organizations\nStaff interested in learning more about becoming an Impact Partner\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Katy Lederer\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Phyllis Richards\n \n Director of EDI & Research\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rachael Rucker\n \n Network Engagement Specialist\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cherie Yanek\n \n Librarian\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/impact-partnership-spotlight-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,EDI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Current-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240412T185450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T235516Z UID:10000386-1718197200-1718200800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:COA Accreditation and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Participants will learn about COA Accreditation\, a service of Social Current\, as it relates to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). This webinar will provide an overview of accreditation for CCBHCs and feature BestSelf Behavioral Health\, a COA-accredited organization operating a CCBHC program. \nStaff from BestSelf will speak about their experiences with COA Accreditation\, how accreditation has been an asset\, and the learning curve for CCBHCs. Following their presentation\, participants will hear from Social Current staff about the COA Accreditation process and receive an update on our mental health and/or substance use services (MHSU) standards and their alignment with the CCBHC criteria. The session will end with time for Q&A. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat an organization operating a CCBHC should know when considering COA Accreditation\nHow COA Accreditation works for an organization operating a CCBHC\nNext steps for an organization operating a CCBHC to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCCBHC program directors\, quality improvement staff\, and behavioral health directors\nState representatives from Division of Behavioral Health/DHHSS\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Barkley Mane\n \n Manager of Government Relations and Recognitions\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa Dury\n \n Director of Standards\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rebecca S. Steffen\n \n Vice President of Quality Improvement & Accreditation\nBestSelf Behavioral Health \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Weirzbowski\n \n Vice President of Clinic Services\nBestSelf Behavioral Health URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/coa-accreditation-and-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinics-ccbhcs/ CATEGORIES:COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240109T160708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T135422Z UID:10000352-1718092800-1718301600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. \nImpact Partners (Formerly Engagement Packages) and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation\nRegistration Price: $400 \nNon-Network Organizations\nRegistration Price: $475 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n About\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location and Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About \n \n\n \n \n \n The Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day is a comprehensive and interactive three-day event in Washington\, D.C.\, designed to empower individuals in the social sector with fundamental and advanced advocacy skills. Held at Social Current Headquarters and Capitol Hill\, the event will focus on transforming expertise into impactful strategies\, fostering relationships\, and mobilizing support around the Streamlining Federal Grants Act and other policy topics important to the sector. \nAbout the Event\nThe two-day training will equip attendees with the information and skills to effectively participate in Hill Day. Social Current facilitators and guest speakers will drive engagement throughout the event. \nOn day one\, attendees will learn fundamental aspects of effective advocacy and develop a strong foundation for future advocacy efforts. The session will cover the following topics: \n\nIntroduction to Advocacy\nNavigating the Advocacy Landscape\nCrafting Powerful Advocacy Messages\nBuilding Relationships\nMobilizing Support\n\nOn day two\, attendees will focus on advanced advocacy strategies\, equipping them with the skills to navigate policymaking and advocate for their causes. The session will cover the following topics: \n\nPolicy Analysis and Research\nInfluencing Legislation\nMedia and Communications\nAdvocacy Day Preparation\nEthical Considerations and Compliance\n\nOn day three\, attendees will gain real-world experience through Capitol Hill visits. You will meet with legislators and staff to advocate for critical issues and deliver persuasive messages based on the training received the previous days. \nSocial Current will arrange these meetings with members of Congress on your behalf. Using the addresses you provide during registration\, we will schedule meetings with your respective legislators\, ensuring that you have meaningful interactions with key decisionmakers. \nAll attendees must attend both days of training and Hill Day. You cannot attend just one part of the event. \nTakeaways\n\nEmpower attendees to transform their expertise\, lived experience\, and passions into impactful advocacy.\nEquip attendees with fundamental advocacy skills and advanced advocacy strategies required for successful campaigns.\nGain hands-on experience meeting with legislators around a shared goal.\nFoster a network of engaged and informed advocates from around the country.\nBuild relationships with Social Current’s Policy team and social sector colleagues.\n\nWho Should Participate\nAny staff or volunteer at a community-based organizations. No prior experience or skills are required. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Agenda \n \n\n \n \n \n Day 1: June 11 – Fundamental Advocacy Skills & Advanced Strategies\n8-9 a.m. | Registration and Welcome Breakfast \n9-9:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks and Conference Overview \n9:30-10:30 a.m. | Session 1: Introduction to Advocacy \nAn overview of advocacy\, its importance\, and its role in societal change at various governmental levels. \n10:45 a.m.-Noon | Session 2: Navigating the Advocacy Landscape \nUnderstanding the political landscape\, identifying key stakeholders\, and engaging with policymakers and advocacy organizations. \nNoon-1 p.m. | Networking Lunch \n1-2:15 p.m. | Session 3: Crafting Powerful Advocacy Messages \nDeveloping skills to create persuasive messages\, framing issues\, using stories and data\, and tailoring messages to different audiences. \n2:30-3:45 p.m. | Session 4: Building Relationships \nStrategies for engaging with elected officials and their staff\, fostering connections\, and building long-term advocacy partnerships. \n4-5 p.m. | Session 5: Mobilizing Support \nRallying support and building coalitions for advocacy goals\, engaging community members\, organizations\, and allies. \n5-6 p.m. | Reflection and Group Discussion \n6 p.m. | Networking Dinner and Social Hour \nDay 2: June 12 – Skill Application and Preparation\n8-9 a.m. | Breakfast and Day 1 Recap \n9-10:15 a.m. | Session 6: Policy Analysis and Research \nTechniques for analyzing policies\, conducting research\, gathering evidence\, evaluating policy impact\, and presenting data. \n10:30-11:45 a.m. | Session 7: Influencing Legislation \nInsight into the legislative process\, effective policymaker engagement\, opportunities for input\, and shaping policy outcomes. \nNoon-1 p.m. | Networking Lunch \n1-2:15 p.m. | Session 8: Media and Communications \nThe importance of media in advocacy\, using traditional and digital platforms to raise awareness\, shape public opinion\, and gain campaign visibility. \n2:30-4 p.m. | Session 9: Advocacy Day Preparation \nPreparing for Capitol Hill visits\, including logistics\, scheduling meetings\, and conveying messages effectively in a limited time frame. \n4-5 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Ethical Considerations and Compliance in Advocacy \nAddressing ethical considerations\, legal compliance\, transparency\, disclosure\, and adherence to ethical standards in advocacy. \n5-6 p.m. | Group Work: Strategy Development and Role-Playing Exercises \n6 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Preparation for Capitol Hill Visits \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location and Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n Location\nDay 1 and 2 (Advocacy Training)\nSocial Current Headquarters\n1200 First St. NE 2nd Floor\nWashington\, DC 20002 \nDay 3 (Hill Day)\nCapitol Hill\n1 First St NE\nWashington\, DC 20543 \nAll attendees should meet at the Capitol Hill address provided. For anyone wanting to travel as a group\, we will meet at Social Current Headquarters in the morning and take the Metro together to Capitol Hill. \nLodging\nPlease secure your own lodging for this event. \nThe Morrow Hotel\n222 M Street NE\nWashington\, DC 20002 \nSocial Current has arranged a special room rate discount of 15% off the best available rate at The Morrow Hotel. Reserve your room online or call the hotel at 202-280-2288 and mention corporate ID 3222197. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n David L. Thompson\n \n Vice President of Public Policy\nNational Council of Nonprofits \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Kershaw\n \n Director of Public Policy and Government Relations\nIndependent Sector URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advocacy-amplified-training-and-hill-day/ LOCATION:U.S. Capitol\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Advocacy-Amplified-Training-and-Hill-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240405T135610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T184613Z UID:10000382-1717977600-1718063999@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: APHSA National Human Services Summit DESCRIPTION:Shared Vision\, Collective Impact: Shaping Our Future Together\n \n Join us in Arlington\, Virginia at the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) National Human Services Summit on June 9-12. \nAre you attending this event? Join Jody Levison-Johnson\, president and CEO of Social Current\, for her Leading Through Constraint: Successful Strategies for Thriving session during the summit and be sure to stop by our exhibit table to meet Turaia Ahsan\, COA accreditation coordinator\, to learn more about our complete range of solutions. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) National Human Services Summit offers unparalleled access to learning\, peer networking\, and connecting with a wide array of committed partners and organizations. Click here to learn more about the event. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-aphsa-national-human-services-summit/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T153000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240205T144412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T144417Z UID:10000364-1717513200-1717515000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-28/ CATEGORIES:COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240404T184039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T183114Z UID:10000381-1716163200-1716249599@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: AATOD Conference DESCRIPTION:Treating Opioid Use Disorder: So Much More Than Medication\n \n Join us in Las Vegas at the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) annual conference on May 18-22. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth #229 to meet Izzy Hodnett\, manager of accreditation\, and learn more about our complete range of solutions. COA accredited and Impact Partners be sure to pick-up your badge ribbons along with some cool swag to show your Social Current pride. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe AATOD Conference is the largest gathering of the opioid treatment community. This conference brings innovative people together in a diverse array of forums and workshops. Hot Topic Roundtable discussions\, inspirational plenary sessions\, tours of programs\, and exhibit booths with the latest technologies\, science\, and products that support our work are just a few of the activities that surely stimulated participant discussion\, debate\, and innovative ideas to share with our respective areas of work\, our communities\, and our treatment programs nationwide. Click here to learn more about the event. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-aatod-conference/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20231130T200823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T204014Z UID:10000342-1715846400-1715965200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2024 Executive Leadership Institute Alumni Connect DESCRIPTION:This fee includes breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner on May 16\, as well as breakfast on May 17. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Registration and Pricing\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location and Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About \n \n\n \n \n \n Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) alumni are invited to the 2024 institute to reconnect with each other\, meet the newest group of students\, and engage around the future of the program. This is an opportunity to make connections\, share stories\, and nurture meaningful relationships with fellow alumni. \nOn Thursday\, May 16\, alumni will join current students and audit that day’s sessions. In addition\, they are invited to join the graduation ceremony and celebration in the evening. \nOn\, Friday\, May 17\, the institute will host a town hall for alumni. It will provide a space for networking and sharing ideas for maintaining strong alumni connections. We’re also interested in recommendations for effectively recruiting future students. \nThis is an exciting opportunity to build community around the shared ELI experience and welcome new students and graduates to the alumni network. Join Social Current and Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business to continue the networking and learning beyond the institute. \nWho Should Attend\n\nGraduates of the Executive Leadership Institute\n\nSchedule\nThursday\, May 16\n8 a.m.-5 p.m.\nConnect with current students and participate in session workshops. \n6-8 p.m.\nCelebrate the new graduates with a special dinner and ceremony. \nFriday\, May 17\n\n9-11 a.m.\nEngage in a facilitated discussion on building alumni connections\, recruiting students\, and equipping the next generation of leaders. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Registration and Pricing \n \n\n \n \n \n Pricing\n\n$250\n\nThis fee includes breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner on May 16\, as well as breakfast on May 17. \nCancellation Policy\nCancellation by Participant: All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Conference cancellations are subject to a $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after April 29 will not be refunded. Credit toward future Social Current events is not currently possible. Participants unable to attend the Institute may send an alternate participant. Exceptions to this cancellation policy may be made for those who have or suspect they have COVID-19. Notice of written cancellation or alternate participant requests must be emailed directly to Social Current. \nCancellation by Social Current: If Social Current cancels this conference\, all registration fees will be refunded in full. \nRegistration Form\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location and Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n Quinlan School of Business\nLoyola University Chicago\n820 N Michigan Ave.\nChicago IL\, 60611 \nThe Executive Leadership Institute takes place on Loyola’s Water Tower Campus. \nLodging\nHotel Felix \n111 W. Huron St\nChicago IL\, 60654 \nThe Drake Hotel\n140 East Walton Place\nChicago\, IL 60611 \nLearn more about our special discounted rates. \n\nLoyola University Chicago Water Tower Campus URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2024-executive-leadership-institute-alumni-connect/ CATEGORIES:Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iStock-1049828098-e1692910735163.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T182242 CREATED:20240411T182002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T155857Z UID:10000384-1715778000-1715781600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing Equity in Adoption Through Innovative Provider Payments and Data-Driven Policy Changes DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n During this presentation\, Social Current Strategic Industry Partner Public Consulting Group (PCG) will provide an overview of its work on two initiatives in Michigan to tackle systemic inequities in adoption. \nOne initiative is to develop an innovative provider reimbursement model that incentivizes timely adoptions based on rates that are customized to average time in care for eight populations\, including BIPOC children. This model empowers Michigan to tackle inequities by better aligning provider compensation with expected case workload and duration. \nThe second initiative is an in-depth equity assessment of policies and practices to identify areas for improvement within the current system using a nationally recognized equity audit framework. \nPCG will discuss factors instrumental this work’s success\, which include effective collaboration\, merging stakeholder feedback with quantitative analysis\, a willingness to pilot novel rates\, and the boldness to recommend concrete action to address systemic inequities. Participants will be able to apply the principles of this rate model to their states’ timeline-based incentives\, learn about index scoring\, and be introduced to a framework approach for evaluating equity. \nTakeaways\n\nWhether their current provider payment systems advance equality and/or equity and/or perpetuate any unintended consequences that may reinforce systemic bias\nHow payment strategies can be used to intentionally allocate additional resources to groups that need it most to promote equity\nHow index scores can be used to identify trends and priorities in human services data\nHow to utilize qualitative data from affected populations to help explain and/or confirm quantitative trends\nHow affected populations can and should be central to decisions that affect their lives\nShort-term and long-term approaches to building systemic equity\, such as pairing a financial solution with an assessment of policies and practices\nOne approach for evaluating for equity within a policy or practice\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives\nDirectors\nSupervisors\nChild welfare agency directors\, commissioners\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samantha Bone\n \n Senior Consultant\nPublic Consulting Group (PCG) \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samantha Bone\n Senior Consultant\nPublic Consulting Group (PCG) \n \n Samantha Bone is a senior consultant at Public Consulting Group (PCG) with over 15 years of experience in the public and private sectors. She works closely with public health agencies and affected communities nationwide to improve population health by evaluating systems and programs\, creating and implementing strategic plans\, and targeting financial investments. \nShe has presented work nationally at NPN\, NAWRS\, and APHA. Samantha earned her master’s from Tufts University and bachelor’s from Columbia University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Goad\n \n State Administrative Manager for Foster Care\, Guardianship\, and Adoption Programs\nMichigan Department of Health and Human Services \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Goad\n State Administrative Manager for Foster Care\, Guardianship\, and Adoption Programs\nMichigan Department of Health and Human Services \n \n Sarah Goad is the state administrative manager for foster care\, guardianship\, and adoption programs at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Sarah has worked in the child welfare field for over 20 years through direct service provision and supervision\, advocacy\, training\, consultation\, and administration; both in the public and private sector. She received her bachelor’s in social work from Saginaw Valley State University and her master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Sarah has presented nationally and internationally on various child welfare topics. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-equity-in-adoption-through-innovative-provider-payments-and-data-driven-policy-changes/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Child and Family Well-Being,EDI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/data-driven-resilience.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR