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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T040839 CREATED:20250523T212331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T152650Z UID:10000499-1754265600-1754351999@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: National Conference of State Legislators Summit  DESCRIPTION:See You in Boston  \nJoin us in Boston at NCSL 2025 Aug. 4-6 \nAre you attending this event? \nKelly Barkley Mane\, manager of government relations and recognitions\, looks forward to meeting attendees in Boston to hear about their work and discuss how Social Current’s solutions can strengthen their impact.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nSince 1975\, the National Conference of State Legislatures has had one mission: Strengthen state legislatures; support the people who make them work; and champion democracy\, civility\, and innovation. Now celebrating 50 years\, NCSL is gathering workers across the country to meet in Boston to hear from public policy experts\, connect with each other and prepare for the policy challenges that lie ahead.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-national-conference-of-state-legislators-summit-2/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T040839 CREATED:20250722T155946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T160602Z UID:10000513-1755003600-1755007200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:August Grassroots Advocacy Network Convening DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Human and social services professionals are invited to join Social Current’s monthly grassroots advocacy network virtual convenings. We will discuss key policy issues affecting our sector\, opportunities for advocacy\, and offer an opportunity to check-in with questions as the federal policy landscape continues to shift rapidly. \nOur August meeting will center forward movement in appropriations\, reductions-in-force\, and a lawsuit affecting the Johnson Amendment. We will also discuss opportunities for advocacy through August recess. \nJoin the grassroots advocacy network online. \nSocial Current’s grassroots advocacy network is a rapid-response team for urgent policy and legislative issues that offers opportunities to exchange ideas\, share solutions\, and build lasting connections across the sector. By joining\, you’ll receive alerts\, advocacy opportunities\, and access to workshops and training to sharpen your strategies and tools. \nTakeaways\n\nUnderstand key political events impacting our sector\nReview opportunities to engage in August recess\nOrganizations will also have the opportunity to engage in a discussion regarding the current challenges they are facing\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/august-grassroots-advocacy-network-convening/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T040839 CREATED:20241028T152711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T155211Z UID:10000441-1755086400-1755088200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-35/ CATEGORIES:COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T040839 CREATED:20250707T150926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T161047Z UID:10000511-1755176400-1755180000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Deepening Quality Improvement Efforts: Real-World Success Stories DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Too often quality improvement conversations get lost in the philosophical nature of concepts and theory\, and it can be difficult to distill ideas into positive action. For this free webinar\, Social Current Strategic Industry Partner QI Folio has invited two Social Current network organizations to share their quality improvement initiatives and the achieved results. \nJoin us for this session to learn about real projects that are driving meaningful change: \n\nChild & Family Service in Ewa Beach\, Hawaii\, will showcase how targeted chart audits revealed trends and led to focused staff training and EHR enhancements\nCornerstones of Care in Kansas City\, Missouri\, will highlight their transition from a tiered PQI model to EQUIP\, a dynamic\, cross-functional approach addressing safety\, subcontractor oversight\, assessment compliance\, and client experience\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and fresh ideas you can bring back to your own quality improvement work. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your data reviews\, engage your teams\, or spark new quality improvement initiatives\, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to take the next step. \nThe tools\, frameworks\, and strategies discussed during this webinar reflect the internal practices of participating organizations and are not required or endorsed by COA Accreditation\, a service of Social Current. They are shared to illustrate how organizations can apply quality improvement principles in ways that align with and enhance their own goals and systems. \nTakeaways\n\nHow to use chart audit scoring for targeting improvement areas\nHow to identify if chart audits are a staff issue or technology issue\nHow the EQUIP model can be applied within an agency\nHow to build and execute cross functional teams for effectiveness\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone responsible for organizational outcomes in quality \nPresenters\nPaige Webb\nSenior Director of Performance Excellence\nCornerstones of Care \nChristie Onato\nCompliance Officer\, Performance & Training Department\nChild and Family Services \nDale Yoshioka\nCompliance Specialist\, Performance & Training Department\nChild and Family Services URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/deepening-quality-improvement-efforts-real-world-success-stories/ CATEGORIES:Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Org-Excellence_Data_3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T040839 CREATED:20250523T212616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T164348Z UID:10000500-1755648000-1755734399@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: Florida Behavioral Health Conference DESCRIPTION:It takes a village to support children\, youth\, and families. \n \n See You in Orlando \nJoin us in Orlando at BHCon25 on Aug. 20-22.  \nAre you attending this event? \nMake sure to meet Rachael Rucker\, manager of network engagement and growth\, at our exhibit booth to learn all about Social Current’s complete range of solutions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe Florida Behavioral Health Conference brings together clinicians\, researchers\, advocates\, and administrative professionals from across the behavioral field to explore the developments and innovations happening across our work. With interactive workshops\, inspiring keynotes\, and hands‑on skill sessions\, this conference is designed to spark innovation and strengthen your practice.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-florida-behavioral-health-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T040839 CREATED:20250523T212446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T172900Z UID:10000497-1756080000-1756166399@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: 2025 Texas Child Care Administrators Conference DESCRIPTION:It takes a village to support children\, youth\, and families. \n \n See You in San Antonio \nJoin us in San Antonio at TCCAC 2025 Aug. 25-27.  \nAre you attending this event? \nJoe Perrow from our network engagement and growth team look forward to meeting you at the Social Current exhibit booth. Get the details on our impact areas and range of solutions and pick up some Social Current goodies to bring home.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe Texas Child Care Administrators Conference is the state’s largest gathering of child welfare professionals\, dedicated to strengthening care for children\, youth\, and families. Join us in San Antonio this August to connect\, learn\, and grow with over 1\,500 fellow professionals working to make a difference in Texas.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-texas-alliance/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T040839 CREATED:20250527T212748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T212753Z UID:10000502-1756080000-1756166399@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NFCC Connect 2025 DESCRIPTION:National Foundation for Credit Counseling Conference\n \n See You in Washington D.C.  \nJoin us in Washington D.C. for NFCC Connect 2025 from Aug. 25-27.  \nAre you attending this event? \nSocial Current’s Accreditation Coordinator Kathleen Hinostroza will be onsite at our booth to talk with attendees about COA Accreditation and our range of solutions. Don’t forget to grab some swag!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nNFCC Connect 2025 brings together professionals from the credit counseling and financial services sectors. Leaders from across the financial wellness field gather to discuss real solutions for life beyond debt. Attendees gain tools and strategies to help the people and communities they serve to improve their financial wellness & literacy.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-nfcc-connect-2025/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T040839 CREATED:20250521T191755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T162051Z UID:10000488-1756216800-1756220400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Ecosystems: Building Collective Power Across Sectors DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n To create sustainable\, lasting change\, we need to build on strong advocacy campaigns with strong ecosystems. This session will explore the conditions and factors needed for strategic advocacy infrastructure\, which connects individual voices to a broader movement. We’ll discuss the value of building coalitions\, cultivating shared narratives\, and coordinating action across sectors. \nTakeaways\n\nAbout an advocacy ecosystem and its components\nModels of cross-sector collaboration and coalition work\nMoving beyond single-issue advocacy toward long-term strategy\nTactics for integrating local\, state\, and federal action\nHow to think structurally\, not just reactively\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advocacy-ecosystems-building-collective-power-across-sectors/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_4.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR