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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220413T204043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T204048Z UID:10000188-1652194800-1652196600@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. \nParticipants 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. \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 Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-6/ CATEGORIES:Webinar 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:20220505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220413T202444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T183103Z UID:10000187-1651752000-1651755600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Protecting Privacy While Providing Help: New Considerations for Community-Based Organizations DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Community-based organizations (CBOs) routinely provide vital services and supports to improve the social determinants of health for children\, youth\, and adults. Key to this service delivery are the social referrals\, which are often related to highly confidential matters such as substance abuse disorders or domestic violence. \nSince many CBOs are non-covered entities under HIPAA\, they receive referral information electronically and may also be part of a complex social care referral network. Although this referral system can benefit service users in expediting care and improve the financial prospect for CBOs\, there are important factors around privacy and data exchange that must be considered before participating in such a network. Different consent models are currently being followed in the social care referral space and key person-centered privacy principles are required. \nThis webinar will feature a panel of experts from findhelp and The Stephen Group that will discuss the various consent models as well as larger issues related to open and closed networks. The panel will also discuss the concerns surrounding access to confidential personal referral information and current legislative efforts around the country to address privacy in social care. \nThe panel will also explore other privacy considerations with social care referrals made by health plans and shared with state Medicaid programs\, with case examples from Massachusetts and California examined. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat your organization can expect if you elect to become a member of a closed-loop referral network\nThe key questions CBO leaders should ask before joining a closed-loop referral network\nHow CBOs can help protect the privacy of their program participants\nThe differences between the various consent models being used by electronic social care referral networks\nHow the movement towards value-based purchasing for social services by some state Medicaid programs raises additional privacy concerns\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives\nPerformance quality improvement and quality assurance staff\nPolicy\, advocacy\, and government relations staff\nIT staff\nBusiness development staff\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 Kristi Kempe\n \n Vice President of Partnerships\nfindhelp \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kristi Kempe\n Vice President of Partnerships\nfindhelp \n \n Kristi Kempe leads the Partnerships team at findhelp\, which includes Community Engagement\, Integrations and Interoperability\, Strategic Partnerships\, and our Marketplace solution. Prior to joining findhelp\, Kempe spent 14 years in the health care IT and consulting spaces focusing on operational strategy and change management. Her areas of expertise include prioritization and demand management\, using data to drive outcomes\, and expanding technology use to meet organizational goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jaffer Traish\n \n COO\nfindhelp \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jaffer Traish\n COO\nfindhelp \n \n Jaffer Traish leads customer operations at findhelp\, working directly with our sales\, customer success\, and community engagement teams. He has deep expertise in large-scale technology implementations and health care operations. Traish previously led enterprise implementations at Epic and has held executive leadership roles in health care technology consulting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n John Stephen\n \n Managing Partner\nThe Stephen Group \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Stephen\n Managing Partner\nThe Stephen Group \n \n John Stephen is the founder and managing partner of The Stephen Group\, a government consulting firm that focuses on assisting state agencies and nonprofits in bringing efficiency and quality to a range of Health and Human Service areas\, including Public Health\, Child Welfare\, Juvenile Justice\, Medicaid\, Behavioral Health\, Developmental Disability and Long-Term Care services. In addition to his experience in consulting with government agencies and nonprofits\, Stephen has the benefit of heading two large state agencies through a period of major change. \nStephen was a former Commissioner of Health and Human Services in New Hampshire from 2003 to 2007. In that capacity\, he led the state Department of Health and Human Services through a major reorganization effort that combined the divisions of behavioral health\, long-term care\, and developmental disabilities into a single integrated Division of Community Based Care Services\, as well as legal/HR and other support functions. \nAt The Stephen Group\, as managing partner\, he has led successful state and county Health and Human Service Assessment projects for states of Texas\, Arkansas\, South Carolina\, Mississippi\, Florida\, Nebraska\, and Maine. \nStephen also served as assistant commissioner of the Department of Safety\, where he was appointed as the state’s first Homeland Security Coordinator and oversaw the Statewide fire standards and emergency management departments. Before that he was a NH Assistant Attorney General. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/protecting-privacy-while-providing-help-new-considerations-for-community-based-organizations/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/privacy-social-care.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220406T154820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T155145Z UID:10000185-1651674600-1651678200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Equity Learning Collaborative DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Join this information session to learn more about Social Current’s learning collaborative on equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI). In this virtual open house\, you’ll be able to connect with facilitators and have all your questions answered. \nA second informational session is being offered May 12 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET. \nAbout the EDI Learning Collaborative\nSocial Current is offering a learning collaborative on EDI\, starting in September. This 15-month collaborative is an opportunity for organizations to build momentum toward achieving their organizational goals in a supportive environment with insight and guidance from experts and fellow social sector professionals. \nParticipants will benefit from the collaborative model by learning alongside other leaders from around the country who are engaged in the same work. Through bimonthly virtual meetings and an online collaboration portal\, participants will be able share ideas and strategies\, deepen their insights\, and build their professional networks of colleagues who share your goals. \nThe application process is now open for organizations to participate—the deadline to apply is June 30. View full details on the learning collaborative. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Webinar and Learning Collaborative Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye P. Howard\n \n Senior Director and Special Advisor to the CEO for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/information-session-equity-learning-collaborative/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1322854789.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220113T222616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T220832Z UID:10000161-1650893400-1650904200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \n2022 Intensive Accreditation Trainings\nThis training will be offered six times in 2022. Register now for any session: \n\nFeb. 28\nApril 25\nJune 27\nAug. 29\nOct. 24\nDec. 12\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/intensive-accreditation-training-iat-4-25/ CATEGORIES:Training 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:20220422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220404T175543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T201218Z UID:10000184-1650632400-1650636000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Black Women in Leadership Presents: The Angry Phenomenal Black Woman DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n \nThis webinar is the first in a three-part series presented by the Black Women in Leadership Affinity Group that will explore the many dimensions of the Black woman in the workplace. This first webinar will debunk the myth of the Angry Black Woman.   \n\n\nThese dynamic discussions will navigate the negative perceptions of the Black woman\, the impact of our commitment to resilience\, and how we use our influence to elevate our communities.  \n\n\n\nPart 1: The Angry Phenomenal Black Woman (April 22)\nPart 2: It’s All Good … But It’s Not! (TBD)\nPart 3: Elevating How We Stand in Our Seats (TBD) \n\n\nAbout the Black Women in Leadership Affinity Group\nWe are a courageous group of Black woman leaders who support one another to nurture and live our power\, bolster engagement in personal and professional development\, and leverage our network to be a catalyst for positive change in our communities. Given the impact of historical and existing structural racism that we must surmount\, the affinity group aims to engage authentically\, bringing our talent and vulnerability together to transcend societal norms. Through trainings\, conversations\, topical education\, tools\, and other resources\, Black women leaders will learn and practice the teaching principles and habits of EDI-focused adaptive leadership skills. \nThe Social Current Leadership Through Affinity groups support leaders with shared cultural backgrounds as they build relationships\, develop professional networks\, and engage in training. \nCurrent* groups include: \n\nBlack Women in Leadership Affinity Group\nLatinx Leadership Affinity Group\nAllies for Equity\, Justice & Inclusion\nBlack Men’s Barbershop Affinity Group\n\nThrough the work of the affinity groups\, emerging and senior leaders will develop solutions and address barriers that keep persons of color from advancing at rates equal to their counterparts. These leaders will have access to trainings that include adaptive leadership\, psychological safety\, and revolutionary leadership. Leaders will also receive mentoring from EDI cohort leaders.  \n* These four affinity groups are the result of a grant-supported inaugural project\, but they are just the beginning. We recognize that there are marginalized groups not represented here and we hope to expand to other racial\, ethnic\, or cultural backgrounds\, including\, but not limited to\, LGBTQ+\, those with disabilities\, and those considered Second Acts. Interested in forming a new leadership affinity group? Please contact Deb Smith to learn more.  \nLearning Objectives\n\nNavigating the negative perceptions of the Black woman\nUsing the influence of Black women to elevate communities\nSelf-care strategies that use an EDI lens to build personal and professional strength and resilience\nSolutions for supporting and advancing women of color in leadership roles\nConcepts of EDI\, including psychological safety and implicit bias\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nFocus on managers and supervisors\nEmerging and senior leaders\nExecutives\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Webinar and Learning Collaborative Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye P. Howard\n \n Senior Director and Special Advisor to the CEO for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/black-women-in-leadership-presents-the-angry-phenomenal-black-woman/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Black-women-leadership.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T131500 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220331T003337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T152516Z UID:10000182-1650544200-1650546900@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Maximize Your Social Current Engagement: Federal Public Policy Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Social Current has been diligently working to develop its 2022-2024 federal public policy agenda with extensive input from the network. During this webinar\, Derry Kiernan\, field mobilization and policy manager at Social Current\, will outline progress on the agenda and priorities of our network. Join this session to learn more about our federal policy focus\, the process being used to develop the agenda\, and how to take action on key advocacy issues. \nTakeaways\n\nThe latest on the 2022-2024 federal public policy agenda\nHow to take action on key advocacy issues\nSupport and tools for policy advocacy from Social Current\n\n2022 Social Current Engagement Webinar Series\nJoin us to learn how your organization’s team can benefit from a Social Current engagement package and the exciting opportunities that connect you with colleagues across the network. All staff at organizations with 2022 Social Current Engagement Packages—and those interested in learning more—are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the month’s featured topic\, we will preview any new or soon-to-be-released products\, services\, tools\, and engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the engagement experience for your organization and colleagues. \nRegister for upcoming webinars or download the recordings of past sessions. \n\nJan. 21 at 4 p.m. ET — Social Current Hub preview\nFeb. 8 at 11 a.m. ET — Launch of the SPARK Exchanges\nMarch 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET—Knowledge and Insights Center\nApril 21 at 12:30 p.m. ET — Public Policy Advocacy\nMay 20 2 p.m. ET — Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion offering\nJune 14 at 11:30 a.m. ET — Social Current Online HUB Demo\nJuly 26 at 3 p.m. ET — Knowledge and Insights Center\nAug. 17 at 1 p.m. ET — SPARK Exchanges\nOct. 20 at 3:30 p.m. ET — Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion offering\nNov. 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET — Knowledge and Insights Center\nDec. 7 at 10 a.m. ET — Topic Coming Soon\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nAny staff at organizations that have Social Current Engagement Packages\nAny staff at organizations interested in Social Current Engagement Packages\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 Derry Kiernan \n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Freeman\n \n Director of Network Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abe Fallon\n \n Senior Director of Client-Facing Applications & Data Insights\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/maximize-your-social-current-engagement-federal-public-policy-advocacy/ 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:20220408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220318T213432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T185621Z UID:10000181-1649426400-1649431800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Live at the Virtual Barbershop: Black Men in Leadership—From Conversation to Sustainable Action DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Join this information session to learn more about Social Current’s learning collaborative on equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI). In this virtual open house\, you’ll be able to connect with facilitators and have all your questions answered. \nA second informational session is being offered May 12 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET. \nAbout the EDI Learning Collaborative\nSocial Current is offering a learning collaborative on EDI\, starting in September. This 15-month collaborative is an opportunity for organizations to build momentum toward achieving their organizational goals in a supportive environment with insight and guidance from experts and fellow social sector professionals. \nParticipants will benefit from the collaborative model by learning alongside other leaders from around the country who are engaged in the same work. Through bimonthly virtual meetings and an online collaboration portal\, participants will be able share ideas and strategies\, deepen their insights\, and build their professional networks of colleagues who share your goals. \nThe application process is now open for organizations to participate—the deadline to apply is June 30. View full details on the learning collaborative. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Webinar and Learning Collaborative Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye P. Howard\n \n Senior Director and Special Advisor to the CEO for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Waiting on a Haircut\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raphael Holloway\n \n CEO\nGateway Center in Atlanta \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Claude A. Robinson Jr.\n \n Executive Vice President of External Affairs and Diversity\nUCAN in Chicago \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Winn\n \n COO\nThe Children’s Center in Detroit \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jesse McLean\n \n Executive Director of Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio\nPressley Ridge in Pittsburgh \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan Palmer\n \n Executive Director\nHallie Q. Brown Community Center in St. Paul\, Minnesota \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julius Mullen Sr.\n \n Executive Director\nBASSE in Georgetown\, Delaware \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reyahd D.J. Kazmi\n \n Director of Business and Government Strategies \nNational Youth Advocate Program in Columbus\, Ohio URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/live-at-the-virtual-barbershop-black-men-in-leadership-from-conversation-to-sustainable-action/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Barbershop-Catalot.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220301T185025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T163124Z UID:10000178-1648130400-1648135800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:The QI Gambit: Tools and Strategies for Engaging\, Training\, and Supporting Staff DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n An organization’s quality improvement (QI) efforts require continuous nurturing in the form of training\, support\, and encouragement for staff. During this webinar\, participants will gain new tools and strategies for engaging staff and build capacity related to QI. \nThis session will cover how to form and onboard program staff to the QI process; share practical tools for training and engaging QI teams; and offer strategies for building staff capacity in QI at all levels. Whether you are launching a new QI process or looking to revitalize current efforts\, you will take away a variety of new ideas and a toolbox of resources to boost QI at your organization. \nAbout the Performance Excellence SPARK Exchange\nThis SPARK Exchange (formerly the Performance Excellence APEX) connects professionals who have primary responsibilities for the performance excellence activities of their organizations and provides them with tactical tools\, content\, shared experience\, and advice. The Performance Excellence SPARK Exchange further assists group members in designing effective and evidence-based practices\, achieving program goals\, increasing client satisfaction\, and creating positive client outcomes. \nLearn more about promoting a data-driven culture in human services in which all stakeholders are included in the work of performance excellence in the on-demand webinar\, Creating a Culture of Performance Excellence. \nLearn more about SPARK Exchanges online\, and gain access to all of our groups for your staff by purchasing a Social Current Engagement Package. \nTakeaways\n\nHow to form and onboard program staff to a quality improvement process\nParticipants will gain practical tools and creative ideas for training staff in QI principles\nParticipants will feel increased confidence in engaging staff in QI\nParticipants will walk out with a toolbox of ideas and strategies for building capacity in QI at their organizations\n\nWho Should Participate\nThis webinar is relevant for professionals across the human services ecosystem\, including those working in the private nonprofit sector\, public sector\, public policy\, or other systems interested in starting or re-energizing their QI systems and how to creatively build capacity and engage staff in the QI processes. \n\nQuality improvement/data/research staff\nExecutives and directors\nManagers and supervisors\nFunders\nProgram 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 \n Melissa Curtis\n \n Manager of Performance and Quality Improvement\nLawrence Hall \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa Curtis\n Manager of Performance and Quality Improvement\nLawrence Hall \n \n Melissa Curtis received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She worked for over three years at Alden Town Manor\, a nursing and rehabilitation center where she was introduced to the concept of quality assurance. \nIn 1999\, Curtis joined Lawrence Hall to assist in launching a new team-based approach to implementing a continuous quality improvement (CQI) model. She has been leading the CQI process at Lawrence Hall since 2004. Curtis supports and meets with all of the organization’s QI teams; systematically collects\, aggregates\, analyzes\, and communicates data; develops data collection tools\, databases\, dashboards\, and reports; provides training and capacity building in CQI concepts with organization staff; is the lead coordinator for the COA Accreditation process; and has created visual PQI reports for Lawrence Hall. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/the-qi-gambit-tools-and-strategies-for-engaging-training-and-supporting-staff/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Webinar-Catalog-Image-QI-Gambit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T143000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220120T224649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T203724Z UID:10000172-1648044000-1648045800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Supporting Financially Resilient Communities: Better Money Habits® Demo with Bank of America DESCRIPTION:Access On-Demand Webinar \n \n Bank of America supports communities in becoming more financially resilient by connecting people to the tools\, resources\, and education they need to help them achieve their financial goals. Through its partnership with Khan Academy\, a leader in online learning\, Bank of America has created a simple way to get real\, practical knowledge about money. The free\, accessible tools and information on Better Money Habits® website build financial know-how so that people can make confident personal financial decisions. \nThis short webinar will give an overview of Bank of America’s Better Money Habits® tools\, which include videos\, articles\, and resources\, available in both English and Spanish. Learn how you can use these free resources to build knowledge around money and personal finance in your community. Participants will also learn how they can work with local Bank of America Better Money Habits Champions to offer targeted sessions in their communities. \nLearn more about advancing social and economic mobility so that all families and communities can thrive: \n\nSocioeconomic Mobility (Case Studies and White Papers)\nMobility Mentoring® as 2-Gen Brain Science (Webinar)\n\nTakeaways\n\nHow Better Money Habits® helps increase financial literacy among community members\nHow to navigate the Better Money Habits® website\nHow to best implement Better Money Habits® into community-based programming\nHow to connect with local Better Money Habits Champions\, if you’d like to have events (currently virtual\, but hopefully back to in person soon!)\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nVice presidents/senior directors of programs\nProgram managers\nFinancial literacy educators\nFamily/parent educators\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 Mary Bovalis\n \n Better Money Habits Volunteer Team Lead & Treasury Product Manager\nBank of America \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Bovalis\n Better Money Habits Volunteer Team Lead & Treasury Product Manager\nBank of America \n \n As a team lead for Bank of America’s Better Money Habits volunteer program\, Mary Bovalis recruits\, trains and supports fellow Champions as they deliver financial education across their respective regions. In her day-to-day work\, she is a treasury product manager in the commercial card division. In this role\, she helps clients integrate their financial systems with BofA’s commercial card platform and overall ecosystem. \nBovalis has more than 20 years of banking experience in financial technologies\, product development\, relationship management and sales in several disciplines including global treasury\, institutional trust and asset management. She holds a finance degree from DePaul University and lives in Chicago with her spouse and three children. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/supporting-financially-resilient-communities-better-money-habits-demo-with-bank-of-america/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Webinar-Catalog-Image-Better-Money-Habits.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220301T183016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T163942Z UID:10000177-1647961200-1647963000@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. \nParticipants 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. \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 Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-4/ CATEGORIES:Webinar 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:20220316T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T161500 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220225T200336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T152652Z UID:10000175-1647444600-1647447300@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Maximize Your Social Current Engagement: Knowledge and Insights Center DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Social Current has been diligently working to develop its 2022-2024 federal public policy agenda with extensive input from the network. During this webinar\, Derry Kiernan\, field mobilization and policy manager at Social Current\, will outline progress on the agenda and priorities of our network. Join this session to learn more about our federal policy focus\, the process being used to develop the agenda\, and how to take action on key advocacy issues. \nTakeaways\n\nThe latest on the 2022-2024 federal public policy agenda\nHow to take action on key advocacy issues\nSupport and tools for policy advocacy from Social Current\n\n2022 Social Current Engagement Webinar Series\nJoin us to learn how your organization’s team can benefit from a Social Current engagement package and the exciting opportunities that connect you with colleagues across the network. All staff at organizations with 2022 Social Current Engagement Packages—and those interested in learning more—are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the month’s featured topic\, we will preview any new or soon-to-be-released products\, services\, tools\, and engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the engagement experience for your organization and colleagues. \nRegister for upcoming webinars or download the recordings of past sessions. \n\nJan. 21 at 4 p.m. ET — Social Current Hub preview\nFeb. 8 at 11 a.m. ET — Launch of the SPARK Exchanges\nMarch 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET—Knowledge and Insights Center\nApril 21 at 12:30 p.m. ET — Public Policy Advocacy\nMay 20 2 p.m. ET — Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion offering\nJune 14 at 11:30 a.m. ET — Social Current Online HUB Demo\nJuly 26 at 3 p.m. ET — Knowledge and Insights Center\nAug. 17 at 1 p.m. ET — SPARK Exchanges\nOct. 20 at 3:30 p.m. ET — Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion offering\nNov. 16 at 12:30 p.m. ET — Knowledge and Insights Center\nDec. 7 at 10 a.m. ET — Topic Coming Soon\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nAny staff at organizations that have Social Current Engagement Packages\nAny staff at organizations interested in Social Current Engagement Packages\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 Derry Kiernan \n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Freeman\n \n Director of Network Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abe Fallon\n \n Senior Director of Client-Facing Applications & Data Insights\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/maximize-your-social-current-engagement-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:20220310T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220301T182525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T222826Z UID:10000176-1646924400-1646926200@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. \nParticipants 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. \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 Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-3/ CATEGORIES:Webinar 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:20220309T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220215T222244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T220025Z UID:10000174-1646834400-1646838000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Tackling the Silent Epidemic of Childhood Grief DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n The psychological toll of the pandemic on our nation’s children will be significant and long-lasting. Given the staggering number of COVID-related deaths in this country\, we are now facing a silent epidemic of grief\, or “psychological long COVID\,” which will have a lifelong impact on the many children who have lost loved ones to COVID. Across the nation\, over 175\,000 children have experienced the death of at least one parent or caregiver to COVID\, with the majority among Black and Hispanic families. Many of these families were facing racial health disparities and higher death rates even prior to the pandemic\, making them more vulnerable to the psychological impact of COVID-related losses. \nThe sudden death of a loved one is the strongest predictor of poor school outcomes (e.g.\, poor grades\, school dropout) in youth\, above and beyond any other form of trauma\, including physical abuse or sexual abuse. These youth are also more likely to experience posttraumatic stress\, depression\, anxiety\, and risk-taking behaviors. If left unaddressed\, traumatic losses in childhood can lead to a wide range of challenges in adulthood\, including relationship difficulties\, substance abuse\, prolonged grief disorder\, depression\, and suicide risk. This speaks to the need to identify bereaved youth as quickly as possible and provide the right type of support at the right time. \nThe good news is that parents\, educators\, and other caring adults can support grieving children in multiple ways\, thereby ensuring the long-term well-being of our most vulnerable youth. This presentation will describe how grief can manifest in children of different ages\, key bereavement-related challenges that children and adolescents face\, and what adults can do to recognize and support grieving youth. Dr. Kaplow will also provide information about the Trauma and Grief Center’s efforts to address this critically important issue\, both regionally and nationally. \nTakeaways\n\nHow to recognize grief reactions in children of different ages\nHow to identify key bereavement-related challenges that youth face\, especially in the context of the pandemic\nWhat adults can do to support grieving youth\, and how to know when mental health referrals are necessary\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCaregivers\, parents\, educators\, clinicians\, healthcare workers\, law enforcement\, social service providers\nAnyone who may encounter young people who are grieving\nAnyone who supervises those who may encounter young people who are grieving\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 Dr. Julie Kaplow\n \n Founder and Executive Director of the Trauma and Grief Center \nThe Hackett Center for Mental Health URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/tackling-the-silent-epidemic-of-childhood-grief/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Webinar-Catalog-Image-Trauma-Grief-Best-Practices.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220120T203015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T210943Z UID:10000170-1646319600-1646323200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Policy Agenda Focus Group: Advancing Equity DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n While equity will be included throughout our entire policy agenda\, we want to be intentional about addressing the root cause issues that lead to inequities in the U.S. During this focus group\, we’ll talk about how to achieve equity through better access\, power sharing\, resources\, and data. \nAbout the 2022-2024 Policy Agenda Setting Process and Focus Groups\nSocial Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work. Our coordinated and connected efforts will provide the Social Current network with the support and influence needed to engage their boards\, staff\, and communities in achieving federal policy change. \nThis series of focus groups\, held in February and March\, will capture critical feedback from the Social Current network on policy issue areas. All Social Current network organizations\, including those that have purchased engagement packages or are pursuing or have achieved COA Accreditation\, are strongly encouraged to participate relevant focus groups. We welcome the input of leaders at all levels. \nThe series of policy agenda-setting focus groups includes: \n\nSocial Sector Health & Excellence: Feb. 16 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nSocial Determinants of Health & Health Equity: Feb. 17 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nChild & Family Well-Being: Feb. 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nEconomic Mobility: Feb. 23 from 4-5 p.m. ET\nEducation: Feb. 24 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nAdvancing Equity: March 3 from 3-4 p.m. ET\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nLeaders of all levels within the Social Current Network\n\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 Ilana Levinson\n \n Senior Director of Government Relations\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derry Kiernan\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/policy-agenda-focus-group-advancing-equity/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Engaging-Policy-Advocacy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220301T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220110T195750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T175628Z UID:10000154-1646136000-1646150400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing EDI for a More Perfect Union (March Session) DESCRIPTION:Register: March Session \n \n Register: IDI \n \n \nWorkshop: $650\nIntercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®): $288\n\nWorkshop Sessions\nMarch Session: March 1\, 8\, 15\nJune Session: June 9\, 16\, 23\nNovember Session: Nov. 1\, 8\, 15 \nGiven the continued emergence of an interconnected society\, an ever-evolving pandemic\, calls for racial and social justice\, and heightened polarization across many fronts\, building organizational capacity for advancing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion is more critical than ever. The need for leaders across sectors\, and especially within the social sector\, to understand and engage the current environment is essential in building an equitable society for all. \nThis journey begins by ensuring all people feel valued at work. It mandates the co-creation of an inclusive workforce that can foster the development of a healthy\, productive\, and peaceful society in which all people can participate and reach their full potential. The journey continues with building a culture that supports equity for long-term sustainable change and engaging the inequitable systems\, which marginalizes\, disconnects\, and dismisses individuals from having access and full participation in reaching economic mobility and prosperity. \nDuring this three-part virtual workshop presented by Social Current\, participants will explore their relationships with equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI) in a safe environment and make progress on developing an EDI action plan for their organizations. \nBecause advancing EDI requires more than just basic knowledge and the will to improve\, presenters will help participants understand their own biases and the role of historical discrimination\, non-inclusive behavioral actions\, and culture in creating an unjust society. \nThe workshop will include presentations of valuable information\, facilitated discussions\, reflection opportunities\, and dedicated planning time. In addition to learning about core concepts\, participants will put ideas into action with facilitated planning time. Everyone will begin developing action plans for their organizations or build on existing plans. Organizations are encouraged to send multiple employees to build or work on current EDI plans for advancement. \nAbout the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®)\nTo be equipped to advance equity within your community\, organization\, and beyond\, it is essential to also understand and advance your personal journey. Enhance your participation in this workshop with the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®)\, which provides valuable and actionable information about your own mindset/skillset toward cultural difference and commonality. The IDI®\, a 50-item online questionnaire\, has been developed and tested using rigorous cross-culturally validated psychometric protocols with over 220\,000 respondents from a wide range of cultural groups and countries. \nAdd this assessment to your workshop registration to receive practical and in-depth information. Individuals will receive a customized IDI® Individual Profile Report and participate in a 60-minute one-on-one debrief session with Social Current Director of Evaluation and Research Phyllis Richards to discuss their results and develop a plan to meet their personal intercultural development goals. Richards is a qualified administrator of the IDI® and has more than a decade of experience in working collaboratively to address systemic racism and improve cultural competency. \nWorkshop Goals\n\nHow EDI has changed over time within the U.S. as a result of legislation\nUnderstand the skills needed to advance your EDI personal journey\nHow biases\, racism\, and incivility are barriers to building an EDI-enriched workplace culture\nUnderstand their organization’s phase of EDI maturity\, and how to move to the next phase\nA multi-faceted approach for co-creating an organizational culture that fosters EDI\nOptions for addressing critical current issues\nHow to structure an organizational plan to advance EDI using results-based strategies\nCreate the skeleton plan with facilitator support\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nStaff responsible for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\nHuman resources professionals\nOrganizational development professionals\nExecutives\nBoard members\nExecutive search firms\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 Undraye Howard\, PhD\n \n Senior Director and Special Advisor to the CEO for Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerica Broeckling\, M.A.\n \n Engagement Partner \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheryl White\, PhD\n \n Vice President of Training and Organizational Development \nNeighborhood House Association \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phyllis Richards\, M.A.\, M.S.\n \n Director of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Research\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-edi-for-a-more-perfect-union-march-session/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EDI-Prefect-Union-Alt-Image-March.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220111T144558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T170116Z UID:10000155-1646055000-1646065800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \n2022 Intensive Accreditation Trainings\nThis training will be offered six times in 2022. Register now for any session: \n\nFeb. 28\nApril 25\nJune 27\nAug. 29\nOct. 24\nDec. 12\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/intensive-accreditation-training-iat-2-28/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Intensive-Accreditation-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220120T202707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T174125Z UID:10000169-1645714800-1645718400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Policy Agenda Focus Group: Education DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n While equity will be included throughout our entire policy agenda\, we want to be intentional about addressing the root cause issues that lead to inequities in the U.S. During this focus group\, we’ll talk about how to achieve equity through better access\, power sharing\, resources\, and data. \nAbout the 2022-2024 Policy Agenda Setting Process and Focus Groups\nSocial Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work. Our coordinated and connected efforts will provide the Social Current network with the support and influence needed to engage their boards\, staff\, and communities in achieving federal policy change. \nThis series of focus groups\, held in February and March\, will capture critical feedback from the Social Current network on policy issue areas. All Social Current network organizations\, including those that have purchased engagement packages or are pursuing or have achieved COA Accreditation\, are strongly encouraged to participate relevant focus groups. We welcome the input of leaders at all levels. \nThe series of policy agenda-setting focus groups includes: \n\nSocial Sector Health & Excellence: Feb. 16 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nSocial Determinants of Health & Health Equity: Feb. 17 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nChild & Family Well-Being: Feb. 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nEconomic Mobility: Feb. 23 from 4-5 p.m. ET\nEducation: Feb. 24 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nAdvancing Equity: March 3 from 3-4 p.m. ET\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nLeaders of all levels within the Social Current Network\n\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 Ilana Levinson\n \n Senior Director of Government Relations\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derry Kiernan\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/policy-agenda-focus-group-education/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Engaging-Policy-Advocacy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220120T201859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T211329Z UID:10000167-1645632000-1645635600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Policy Agenda Focus Group: Economic Mobility DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n While equity will be included throughout our entire policy agenda\, we want to be intentional about addressing the root cause issues that lead to inequities in the U.S. During this focus group\, we’ll talk about how to achieve equity through better access\, power sharing\, resources\, and data. \nAbout the 2022-2024 Policy Agenda Setting Process and Focus Groups\nSocial Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work. Our coordinated and connected efforts will provide the Social Current network with the support and influence needed to engage their boards\, staff\, and communities in achieving federal policy change. \nThis series of focus groups\, held in February and March\, will capture critical feedback from the Social Current network on policy issue areas. All Social Current network organizations\, including those that have purchased engagement packages or are pursuing or have achieved COA Accreditation\, are strongly encouraged to participate relevant focus groups. We welcome the input of leaders at all levels. \nThe series of policy agenda-setting focus groups includes: \n\nSocial Sector Health & Excellence: Feb. 16 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nSocial Determinants of Health & Health Equity: Feb. 17 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nChild & Family Well-Being: Feb. 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nEconomic Mobility: Feb. 23 from 4-5 p.m. ET\nEducation: Feb. 24 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nAdvancing Equity: March 3 from 3-4 p.m. ET\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nLeaders of all levels within the Social Current Network\n\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 Ilana Levinson\n \n Senior Director of Government Relations\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derry Kiernan\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/policy-agenda-focus-group-economic-mobility/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Engaging-Policy-Advocacy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220120T202326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T210809Z UID:10000168-1645538400-1645542000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Policy Agenda Focus Group: Child & Family Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n While equity will be included throughout our entire policy agenda\, we want to be intentional about addressing the root cause issues that lead to inequities in the U.S. During this focus group\, we’ll talk about how to achieve equity through better access\, power sharing\, resources\, and data. \nAbout the 2022-2024 Policy Agenda Setting Process and Focus Groups\nSocial Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work. Our coordinated and connected efforts will provide the Social Current network with the support and influence needed to engage their boards\, staff\, and communities in achieving federal policy change. \nThis series of focus groups\, held in February and March\, will capture critical feedback from the Social Current network on policy issue areas. All Social Current network organizations\, including those that have purchased engagement packages or are pursuing or have achieved COA Accreditation\, are strongly encouraged to participate relevant focus groups. We welcome the input of leaders at all levels. \nThe series of policy agenda-setting focus groups includes: \n\nSocial Sector Health & Excellence: Feb. 16 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nSocial Determinants of Health & Health Equity: Feb. 17 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nChild & Family Well-Being: Feb. 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nEconomic Mobility: Feb. 23 from 4-5 p.m. ET\nEducation: Feb. 24 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nAdvancing Equity: March 3 from 3-4 p.m. ET\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nLeaders of all levels within the Social Current Network\n\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 Ilana Levinson\n \n Senior Director of Government Relations\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derry Kiernan\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/policy-agenda-focus-group-child-family-well-being/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Engaging-Policy-Advocacy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220120T201609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T210357Z UID:10000166-1645106400-1645110000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Policy Agenda Focus Group: Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n While equity will be included throughout our entire policy agenda\, we want to be intentional about addressing the root cause issues that lead to inequities in the U.S. During this focus group\, we’ll talk about how to achieve equity through better access\, power sharing\, resources\, and data. \nAbout the 2022-2024 Policy Agenda Setting Process and Focus Groups\nSocial Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work. Our coordinated and connected efforts will provide the Social Current network with the support and influence needed to engage their boards\, staff\, and communities in achieving federal policy change. \nThis series of focus groups\, held in February and March\, will capture critical feedback from the Social Current network on policy issue areas. All Social Current network organizations\, including those that have purchased engagement packages or are pursuing or have achieved COA Accreditation\, are strongly encouraged to participate relevant focus groups. We welcome the input of leaders at all levels. \nThe series of policy agenda-setting focus groups includes: \n\nSocial Sector Health & Excellence: Feb. 16 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nSocial Determinants of Health & Health Equity: Feb. 17 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nChild & Family Well-Being: Feb. 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nEconomic Mobility: Feb. 23 from 4-5 p.m. ET\nEducation: Feb. 24 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nAdvancing Equity: March 3 from 3-4 p.m. ET\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nLeaders of all levels within the Social Current Network\n\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 Ilana Levinson\n \n Senior Director of Government Relations\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derry Kiernan\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/policy-agenda-focus-group-social-determinants-of-health-health-equity/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Engaging-Policy-Advocacy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220201T185533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T185719Z UID:10000173-1645102800-1645106400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:The Four GEMS of Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n COA Accreditation\, a service of Social Current\, is an in-depth\, strengths-based review of an organization\, typically taking 12-18 months for private and Canadian organizations. Navigating this rigorous process can be overwhelming for those who are going through it for the first time\, as well as those who have experienced it. The 4 GEMS of Accreditation is a framework that can be used by staff who are leading the accreditation/reaccreditation effort at their organizations. Using it as your guide will help you navigate the process more efficiently and effectively. \nWebinar participants will gain ideas\, tools\, and real-world advice for managing the accreditation/reaccreditation process. Hear helpful recommendations for breaking it down into distinct components\, recruiting staff\, maintaining momentum\, and remaining focused on the goal—COA Accreditation. \nTakeaways\n\nHow to create a game plan for your accreditation effort\nHow to take advantage of easy to find and use tools\nWays to involve as many co-workers as possible\nHow to use storytelling to increase staff engagement\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCOA Accreditation primary contacts and key team 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 Rita Sherman\n \n Manager of Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement\nGlove House Inc. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/the-four-gems-of-accreditation/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Intensive-Accreditation-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220120T200820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T210312Z UID:10000165-1645023600-1645027200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Policy Agenda Focus Group: Social Sector Health & Excellence DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n While equity will be included throughout our entire policy agenda\, we want to be intentional about addressing the root cause issues that lead to inequities in the U.S. During this focus group\, we’ll talk about how to achieve equity through better access\, power sharing\, resources\, and data. \nAbout the 2022-2024 Policy Agenda Setting Process and Focus Groups\nSocial Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work. Our coordinated and connected efforts will provide the Social Current network with the support and influence needed to engage their boards\, staff\, and communities in achieving federal policy change. \nThis series of focus groups\, held in February and March\, will capture critical feedback from the Social Current network on policy issue areas. All Social Current network organizations\, including those that have purchased engagement packages or are pursuing or have achieved COA Accreditation\, are strongly encouraged to participate relevant focus groups. We welcome the input of leaders at all levels. \nThe series of policy agenda-setting focus groups includes: \n\nSocial Sector Health & Excellence: Feb. 16 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nSocial Determinants of Health & Health Equity: Feb. 17 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nChild & Family Well-Being: Feb. 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nEconomic Mobility: Feb. 23 from 4-5 p.m. ET\nEducation: Feb. 24 from 3-4 p.m. ET\nAdvancing Equity: March 3 from 3-4 p.m. ET\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nLeaders of all levels within the Social Current Network\n\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 Ilana Levinson\n \n Senior Director of Government Relations\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Derry Kiernan\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/policy-agenda-focus-group-social-sector-health-excellence/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Engaging-Policy-Advocacy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220111T221307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T221311Z UID:10000157-1645023600-1645025400@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. \nParticipants 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. \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 Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Intensive-Accreditation-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20211214T221343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T145725Z UID:10000149-1644494400-1644498000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building Healthier Communities: The Power of Technology to Facilitate Community Investment DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n In recognizing the important role that the social determinants play in health outcomes\, the U.S. has shifted increasing attention over the past decade toward screening for social needs\, referring to appropriate social service providers\, and paying for community-based services that address the social determinants of health. \nFor community-based organizations to take advantage of the momentum in this space\, new technologies are needed to maximize investment in community services\, while minimizing the complexity\, extra burden\, and medicalization of community services. \nThis webinar will cover the challenges and opportunities of integrating sectors and focus on how technology can play a critical role in increasingly bringing together funding streams to sustainably fund the services needed to improve community health and well-being. \nThis webinar is offered in partnership with SPARK 2021 sponsor\, Unite Us. Learn more about Unite Us online. \nTakeaways\n\nMomentum around the U.S. increasingly realizing the importance of funding community-based organizations for their ability to improve the social determinants of health\nNew models of funding and the testing of sustainable solutions\nHow technology can facilitate the braiding and blending of funding to create more efficient\, sustainable funding for community-based organizations\n\nWho Should Participate\nThis webinar is appropriate for executives and directors of community-based organizations\, funders\, and other organizations interested in trends in funding community-based services and innovations that can make funding streams more sustainable and efficient. \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 Melissa Sherry\, PhD\, MPH\n \n Vice President\, Social Care Integration \nUnite Us \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa Sherry\, PhD\, MPH\n Vice President\, Social Care Integration \nUnite Us \n \n Dr. Melissa Sherry is the vice president of social care integration at Unite Us\, and adjunct faculty in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s Division of General Internal Medicine. In her role at Unite Us\, Sherry works to design payments technology and services to increase funding for social care and community capacity building\, and leads research and evaluation efforts to measure the value of social care investments. She previously served as the director of population health innovation and transformation at Johns Hopkins HealthCare\, where she implemented population health management strategies focused on addressing the social determinants of health. Sherry specializes in translating evidence into meaningful and actionable strategies to drive value for healthcare entities and for communities\, with a focus on long-term sustainability. \nSherry has spent her career working on population health management and public health strengthening initiatives both domestically and internationally\, including work in Africa\, the Middle East\, Latin America\, and Europe. Sherry has worked with organizations such as the World Health Organization\, Jhpiego\, and Johns Hopkins International on initiatives to strengthen health care systems and improve population health\, and has authored manuscripts and book chapters on topics related to strengthening population health through community engagement\, cross sector partnerships and creating evidence for action. \nSherry holds a master’s in public health with a focus on health systems\, a certificate in global health\, and a doctorate from the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Sherry also holds bachelor’s degrees from The Ohio State University. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-healthier-communities-the-power-of-technology-to-facilitate-community-investment/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Building-Healthier-Communities-Unite-Us.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220113T171411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T162307Z UID:10000159-1644318000-1644321600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Leverage the Social Current Network with SPARK Exchanges (Formerly APEX Groups) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This webinar will introduce Social Current’s SPARK Exchanges\, formerly Alliance Peer Exchange (APEX) groups offered as a benefit of Alliance membership. Through Social Current\, SPARK Exchanges unite social sector professionals around functional roles and key issue areas to collaborate\, share and/or access resources and solutions\, discuss emerging trends\, and receive policy updates and action opportunities. \nIn addition to an overview\, this webinar will feature the perspectives of individuals who have been active in these groups and a demo of the Social Current Hub. This dynamic online portal is designed to help you get the support you need\, connect with colleagues and resources\, and take advantage of all that Social Current offers. Join this webinar to learn more about the SPARK Exchanges\, see a sneak peek at the online hub\, and join one of our current groups: \n\nAdvancing Equity\nCEO\nCFO\nTransforming Child Welfare\nEducation Success\nFundraising\, Marketing\, and Communications\nHealth and Mental Well-Being\nHuman Resources\nPerformance Excellence\n\nSPARK Exchanges are offered as a key benefit of Social Current’s engagement package. All staff at organizations that have purchased or are interested in an engagement package are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nFor more information on how to maximize a Social Current engagement package and an additional opportunity to check out the Social Current hub\, register for our Jan. 21 webinar. \nTakeaways\n\nBenefits of SPARK Exchanges\nExperiences of current group members\nPreview of the Social Current online hub\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nAnyone interested in the Social Current SPARK Exchanges\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 Stephanie Pacinella\n \n Senior Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abe Fallon\n \n Senior Director of Client-Facing Applications & Data Insights\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Kobussen\n \n Senior Director of Business Development and Network Growth\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/leverage-the-social-current-network-with-spark-exchanges-formerly-apex-groups/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Webinar-Catalog-Image-SPARK-Exchanges.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20211105T220220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T145708Z UID:10000145-1643979600-1643990400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Diverse SOGIE Training Series: Gender-Affirming Care DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Three CEU Credits (Social Work) \nThis training provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \nThis training series is interactive\, and participants are asked to be on camera and able to interact with other participants through video\, audio\, and chat periodically. While this is an expectation of the training\, we understand that there can be barriers to this type of involvement. Reach out to the trainers ahead of time at for more information or accommodations. \nObjectives\n\nWhy we are discussing SOGIE (statistics\, evidence-based practices\, personal narratives)\nIntroduction to gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case managers\, social workers\, foster parents\, case supervisors\, program staff\, program managers\, program directors\, quality assurance)\n\nCourses in this Series\nSOGIE 101\nTuesday\, Feb. 1 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nLGBTQ Visibility and Housing in Systems of Care\nWednesday\, Feb. 2 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nFamily Support with LGBTQ Children\nThursday\, Feb. 3 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nGender Affirming Care\nFriday\, Feb. 4 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nAbout the Training Series\nRuth Ellis Institute has developed the following training content through researching how adult practitioners\, government health and human service employees\, and staff at community-based organizations leverage their existing experience to integrate more affirming practices for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. \nThe development of this curriculum is embedded within a LGBTQ-specific direct service organization\, ensuring that on-the-ground implementation is informing training content. Ruth Ellis’ model connects: \n\nYouth and their families lived experience\nDirect practice\nResearch and evaluation\nCoaching and consulting\nPolicy and regulations\n\nContent in Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Trainers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n \n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n As a coordinator and facilitator Angelika Lewis enjoys collaborating with community\, bridging the gap between lived experience and policy\, and creating safe learning environments. Her work currently engages adult learners in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and adults in their care\, primarily working within systems such as child welfare\, juvenile justice\, and community mental health. Previously a direct care worker in fields ranging from early childhood education to community mental health\, her work continues to focus on increasing equitable practices that impact the health and safety outcomes of minoritized groups\, specifically LGBTQ+ youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n \n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n A Detroit-based social worker with over 20 years of experience working with communities facing systematic oppression. She led the launch of the first Medicaid billable\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) specific mental health services in the state of Michigan. Additionally\, she directed the development of four new departments including Youth Programs\, Behavioral Health\, Family Preservation\, and the Ruth Ellis Institute. Fullenkamp has been instrumental in implementing positive youth development\, harm reduction\, transformative justice\, and trauma-informed care in her work at the Ruth Ellis Center. Currently\, she is leading education and evaluation embedded in direct services to contribute to a world where\, “LGBTQ youth are safe and supported no matter where they go.” \nShe studied in Kumasi\, Ghana\, and graduated with a bachelor’s in social work from Xavier University and a master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Fullenkamp lived and worked in the Federated States of Micronesia on the island of Weno\, Chuuk. There\, she focused on education\, HIV\, and women’s issues. Through Breaking Walls\, she served as the health ambassador for programs in Santiago\, Chile and Tangier\, Morocco. Her awards include the YWCA Young Women of Excellence\, the BSW Student of the Year in Ohio\, the Xavier University Dorothy Day Medal\, and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. In May 2020\, Fullenkamp delivered the University of Michigan School of Social Work Graduation Keynote Address. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/diverse-sogie-training-series-gender-affirming-care/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Catalog-RE-LGBTQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20211222T203639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T145629Z UID:10000152-1643896800-1643900400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building Workforce Resilience to Thrive During Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Given the challenging labor market\, many human services employers are looking to implement strategies that create positive staff cultures as a means to boost morale\, increase retention\, and promote both excellence and compassion resilience. If you are searching for concrete action steps to support staff who are emotionally and physically exhausted\, impacted by COVID-19 and the challenges of advancing equity\, then building workforce resilience should be your top new year’s resolution. \nJoin other organizational leaders \, managers\, and human services experts as we kick off 2022 by exploring concepts and strategies that are foundational to building a workforce that can stay well and healthy\, even amid constantly changing environments. A positive organizational culture is critical for supporting staff as they partner authentically with community members who often experience complex challenges\, systemic inequities\, and personal trauma. \nOur Social Current experts on trauma-informed\, resilient-oriented approaches and leadership excellence will share the latest findings around understanding and responding to stress\, distress\, and trauma and building psychological safety in the workplace. This webinar will explore how to advance positive workforce goals such as managing conflict\, nurturing relationships\, embracing equity\, and achieving excellence. \nRenew your commitment to your staff in the new year and get concrete strategies for increasing emotional regulation\, self-compassion\, and interpersonal connection\, as well as accountability and effective communication. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the cornerstone concepts for building a resilient workforce in 2022 that can adapt and thrive in times of change and challenge. \nTakeaways\n\nStrategies for avoiding toxic stress and mitigating its impact\nRegulation strategies for the workplace\nHow to build healthy and realistic expectations and boundaries\nHow resilience can increase capacity for having difficult conversations and accountability\nSocial Current learning opportunities for building a resilient workforce\n\nWho Should Participate\nThis webinar is relevant for professionals across the human services ecosystem\, including those working in the private nonprofit sector\, public sector\, public policy\, or other systems. \n\nExecutives and directors\nManagers and supervisors\nHR professionals\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 Karen Johnson\n \n Director of the 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 Director of the 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 27 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 advance trauma-informed\, resilience-oriented approaches. She also led and developed community-based programs during her 19 years at SaintA in Milwaukee. Johnson combines the newest advances around adversity\, relational health\, and resilience to infuse hope and connection into our work. \nJohnson is a licensed clinical social worker certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead and Daring Way and trained in Dr. Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. \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 of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-workforce-resilience-to-thrive-during-challenging-times/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Webinar-Catalog-Image-Workforce-Resilience.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20211105T215818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T145630Z UID:10000144-1643893200-1643904000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Diverse SOGIE Training Series: Family Support with LGBTQ Children DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Three CEU Credits (Social Work) \nThis training provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \nThis training series is interactive\, and participants are asked to be on camera and able to interact with other participants through video\, audio\, and chat periodically. While this is an expectation of the training\, we understand that there can be barriers to this type of involvement. Reach out to the trainers ahead of time at for more information or accommodations. \nObjectives\n\nWhy we are discussing SOGIE (statistics\, evidence-based practices\, personal narratives)\nIntroduction to gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case managers\, social workers\, foster parents\, case supervisors\, program staff\, program managers\, program directors\, quality assurance)\n\nCourses in this Series\nSOGIE 101\nTuesday\, Feb. 1 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nLGBTQ Visibility and Housing in Systems of Care\nWednesday\, Feb. 2 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nFamily Support with LGBTQ Children\nThursday\, Feb. 3 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nGender Affirming Care\nFriday\, Feb. 4 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nAbout the Training Series\nRuth Ellis Institute has developed the following training content through researching how adult practitioners\, government health and human service employees\, and staff at community-based organizations leverage their existing experience to integrate more affirming practices for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. \nThe development of this curriculum is embedded within a LGBTQ-specific direct service organization\, ensuring that on-the-ground implementation is informing training content. Ruth Ellis’ model connects: \n\nYouth and their families lived experience\nDirect practice\nResearch and evaluation\nCoaching and consulting\nPolicy and regulations\n\nContent in Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Trainers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n \n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n As a coordinator and facilitator Angelika Lewis enjoys collaborating with community\, bridging the gap between lived experience and policy\, and creating safe learning environments. Her work currently engages adult learners in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and adults in their care\, primarily working within systems such as child welfare\, juvenile justice\, and community mental health. Previously a direct care worker in fields ranging from early childhood education to community mental health\, her work continues to focus on increasing equitable practices that impact the health and safety outcomes of minoritized groups\, specifically LGBTQ+ youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n \n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n A Detroit-based social worker with over 20 years of experience working with communities facing systematic oppression. She led the launch of the first Medicaid billable\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) specific mental health services in the state of Michigan. Additionally\, she directed the development of four new departments including Youth Programs\, Behavioral Health\, Family Preservation\, and the Ruth Ellis Institute. Fullenkamp has been instrumental in implementing positive youth development\, harm reduction\, transformative justice\, and trauma-informed care in her work at the Ruth Ellis Center. Currently\, she is leading education and evaluation embedded in direct services to contribute to a world where\, “LGBTQ youth are safe and supported no matter where they go.” \nShe studied in Kumasi\, Ghana\, and graduated with a bachelor’s in social work from Xavier University and a master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Fullenkamp lived and worked in the Federated States of Micronesia on the island of Weno\, Chuuk. There\, she focused on education\, HIV\, and women’s issues. Through Breaking Walls\, she served as the health ambassador for programs in Santiago\, Chile and Tangier\, Morocco. Her awards include the YWCA Young Women of Excellence\, the BSW Student of the Year in Ohio\, the Xavier University Dorothy Day Medal\, and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. In May 2020\, Fullenkamp delivered the University of Michigan School of Social Work Graduation Keynote Address. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/diverse-sogie-training-series-family-support-with-lgbtq-children/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Catalog-RE-LGBTQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20211105T215212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T145552Z UID:10000143-1643806800-1643817600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Diverse SOGIE Training Series: LGBTQ Visibility and Housing in Systems of Care DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Three CEU Credits (Social Work) \nThis training provides an overview of gender-affirming care and transitioning (socially\, medically\, and legally). These practices serve to increase safety\, access to resources\, and mental/emotional well-being for gender diverse people. Whether a medical professional or someone who is interested in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community\, participants will leave with concrete behaviors which can be implemented in a variety of roles when serving individuals with diverse gender identity and expression. \nThis training series is interactive\, and participants are asked to be on camera and able to interact with other participants through video\, audio\, and chat periodically. While this is an expectation of the training\, we understand that there can be barriers to this type of involvement. Reach out to the trainers ahead of time at for more information or accommodations. \nObjectives\n\nWhy we are discussing SOGIE (statistics\, evidence-based practices\, personal narratives)\nIntroduction to gender-affirming care (medically\, socially\, and legally) as well as hearing directly from youth who have accessed gender-affirming care at the Ruth Ellis Center and the medical and behavioral health professionals who practice this work\nAddress common assumptions/myths related to gender diversity and gender-affirming care\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nProfessionals who work with children\, youth\, young adults\, and/or families who have previous introductory knowledge on sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and expression\nParticipants can be individuals who directly with others or be involved in supervision\, management\, and leadership\nProfessionals who work in integrated health would especially benefit from this training\, but the content is applicable in many areas of work (case managers\, social workers\, foster parents\, case supervisors\, program staff\, program managers\, program directors\, quality assurance)\n\nCourses in this Series\nSOGIE 101\nTuesday\, Feb. 1 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nLGBTQ Visibility and Housing in Systems of Care\nWednesday\, Feb. 2 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nFamily Support with LGBTQ Children\nThursday\, Feb. 3 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nGender Affirming Care\nFriday\, Feb. 4 from 1-4 p.m. ET \nAbout the Training Series\nRuth Ellis Institute has developed the following training content through researching how adult practitioners\, government health and human service employees\, and staff at community-based organizations leverage their existing experience to integrate more affirming practices for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. \nThe development of this curriculum is embedded within a LGBTQ-specific direct service organization\, ensuring that on-the-ground implementation is informing training content. Ruth Ellis’ model connects: \n\nYouth and their families lived experience\nDirect practice\nResearch and evaluation\nCoaching and consulting\nPolicy and regulations\n\nContent in Gender-Affirming Care has been developed at the Ruth Ellis Center in partnership with the University of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Centering the lived experience of Black and Brown people who are transgender and non-binary\, the framing of the training objectives was developed through two focus groups by and with the community. Ruth Ellis Institute produced and developed a film which anchors the content through featuring wisdom from Black and Brown transgender and non-binary individuals. Participants will leave with urgent recommendations for all agencies who serve youth\, especially in integrated health care. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Trainers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n \n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angelika Lewis (she/her/hers)\n Education and Evaluation Coordinator\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n As a coordinator and facilitator Angelika Lewis enjoys collaborating with community\, bridging the gap between lived experience and policy\, and creating safe learning environments. Her work currently engages adult learners in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and adults in their care\, primarily working within systems such as child welfare\, juvenile justice\, and community mental health. Previously a direct care worker in fields ranging from early childhood education to community mental health\, her work continues to focus on increasing equitable practices that impact the health and safety outcomes of minoritized groups\, specifically LGBTQ+ youth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n \n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie Fullenkamp (she/her/hers)\, LMSW\n Education and Evaluation Director\nRuth Ellis Center \n \n A Detroit-based social worker with over 20 years of experience working with communities facing systematic oppression. She led the launch of the first Medicaid billable\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) specific mental health services in the state of Michigan. Additionally\, she directed the development of four new departments including Youth Programs\, Behavioral Health\, Family Preservation\, and the Ruth Ellis Institute. Fullenkamp has been instrumental in implementing positive youth development\, harm reduction\, transformative justice\, and trauma-informed care in her work at the Ruth Ellis Center. Currently\, she is leading education and evaluation embedded in direct services to contribute to a world where\, “LGBTQ youth are safe and supported no matter where they go.” \nShe studied in Kumasi\, Ghana\, and graduated with a bachelor’s in social work from Xavier University and a master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Fullenkamp lived and worked in the Federated States of Micronesia on the island of Weno\, Chuuk. There\, she focused on education\, HIV\, and women’s issues. Through Breaking Walls\, she served as the health ambassador for programs in Santiago\, Chile and Tangier\, Morocco. Her awards include the YWCA Young Women of Excellence\, the BSW Student of the Year in Ohio\, the Xavier University Dorothy Day Medal\, and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. In May 2020\, Fullenkamp delivered the University of Michigan School of Social Work Graduation Keynote Address. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/diverse-sogie-training-series-lgbtq-visibility-and-housing-in-systems-of-care/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Catalog-RE-LGBTQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T181306 CREATED:20220111T220909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T221102Z UID:10000156-1643727600-1643729400@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. \nParticipants 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. \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 Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Intensive-Accreditation-Training.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR