October 2017 Human Services Chairs Meeting

11/1/2017

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NCSL is the only organization to bring together chairs from across the country for a learning experience that meets legislators unique needs as committee chairs.

This third annual gathering of Human Services Chairs will focus on the following main topics:

  • Build expertise in key policies to make informed decisions about anti-poverty strategies, including multi-generational approaches designed to meet the needs of children and parents simultaneously.
  • Consider early learning strategies leveraging recent changes from the federal ESSA legislation and child care reauthorization.
  • Discuss new approaches to support foster parents and caseworkers.

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monday, oct. 2
Time Sessions
Noon-1 p.m. Registration & Networking Lunch
Location: The Bridge ∙ Level 3
1-1:30 p.m.

Welcome and Introductions

Resources:

NCSL’s Children and Families Program
1:30-3 p.m.

Multi-Generational Strategies to Help Parents Work and Children Succeed 

Speakers:

Rosa Maria Castañeda, Annie E. Casey Foundation

Monica Barczak, CAP Tulsa

[Presentation]

Resources: 
3-3:30 p.m. Break
3:30-5:30 p.m.

Child Welfare Reforms – Supporting Foster Parents and Caseworkers 

Speakers:

Senator A.J. Griffin (R-Okla.)
Dr. Linda Davidson Sagor, MD, MPH, University of Massachusetts Medical School, American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care Executive Committee Member
Dr. Dawn Matera Bassett, MSW, LCSW, PhD Associate Professor, College of Professional   Studies, Chair Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker Resiliency Task Force, Colorado
Dr. Michael Cull, Ph.D., Deputy Commissioner, Child Health, Tennessee Department of Children and Families

Moderators:

Rob Geen, Director Policy Reform and Advocacy, Annie E. Casey Foundation
Nina Williams-Mbengue, NCSL

[Presentation] [Presentation]

Resources:
6-8:30 p.m.

Joint Reception and Dinner with Human Services Chairs, Education Chairs and LESN

Location: Music City Ballroom ∙ Level 2
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Time Sessions
8-8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Location: Music City Ballroom ∙ Level 2
8:30-10 a.m.

Improving Outcomes for Young Children, Students and Their Families

Joint Session with Human Services Chairs and Education Chairs

Speakers:

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Center for Youth Wellness [by video]
Sara Marques, Center for Youth Wellness 
Jabeen Yusuf, Center for Youth Wellness         

Liz Huntley, Esq., Alabama

Moderators:

Meghan McCann, NCSL 
Matthew Weyer, NCSL

[Presentation]

Resources:
10-10:15 a.m. Break
10:15-11:45 a.m.

Early Learning Effects: What does the research say and what can we learn from high performing countries?  

Joint Session with Human Services Chairs and Education Chairs

Speakers:

Elizabeth Alves, Tennessee Department of Education
Dale Farran, Vanderbilt Peabody College         

Representative Raumesh Akbari (D-Tenn.)

[Presentation] 
Noon-1:30 p.m.

Using Data to Inform Decisions in Human Services and Education
Joint Lunch with Human Services Chairs, Education Chairs and LESN; sponsored by the Pew Charitable Trusts

Speakers:      

Matt Leslie, Virginia Housing Development for Veterans               
Meg Nipson, Center for Education Policy Research Harvard University

Moderator:

Jennifer Thornton, The Pew Charitable Trusts | Data as a Strategic Asset 
1:45-2:45 p.m.

Speed Round Session
Location: Ryman Room ∙ Level 3

This session will provide a quick look at various human services issues, presented by NCSL staff.

Topics to include: 
Child Support (Meghan McCann)
Home Visiting (Alison May)

Children's Caucuses (Bethany Anderson)
Child Fatalities (Nina Williams-Mbengue)

[Presentation]

Resources:
2:45-3 p.m. Break
3-4 p.m.

Strategies for Addressing Parental Substance Use

Speakers:

Darneshia Bell, Zero to Three

[Presentation]

Resources:
4-5 p.m.

Roundtable Discussion on Emerging Policy Trends
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Time Sessions
8-8:30 a.m.

Breakfast
Location: Fisk Room ∙ Level 2
8:30-9 a.m.

Federal Update

Speaker:

Haley Nicholson, NCSL

[Presentation]
9-10 a.m.

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization Implementation 

Speaker:

Shannon Christian, Office of Child Care at the U.S. Department of Health and   Human Services
Mary Sprague, Office of Child Care at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
 

Moderator: 
Julie Poppe, NCSL

Resources:
10-11 a.m.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Speaker:

Clarence Carter, Office of Family Assistance at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Susan Dreyfus, Alliance for Strong Families and Communities

Resources:
11-11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Innovative Human Services Financing Strategies 

Resources:
12:15-1 p.m.

Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Boxed lunches available 

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