American Public Human Services Association

Mission Statement: APHSA pursues excellence in health and human services by supporting state and local agencies, informing policymakers, and working with our partners to drive innovative, integrated and efficient solutions in policy and practice.

Pathways:
The Opportunities Ahead for Human Services

Open Letter to The Candidates

From Washington

CEO letter on shared services (new)
Announcing Keynote Speaker at APHSA 2012 National Policy Forum, June 3-5, 2012 (new)
Presentation: Overview of the Budget Control Act
Audio: Overview of the Budget Control Act (new)
Application and Q&A now available for Prevention of Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infection among Foster Youth Institute
APHSA Urges Congress to Avoid TANF Expiration
APHSA Urges Congress to Reauthorize TANF by Dec. 31
APHSA Urges Pathways for a Better Human Service Future
Minnesota Official Testifies on Federal/State Roles Against Child Abuse
Testimony of Erin Sullivan Sutton, Minnesota Dept. of Human Services
APHSA urges super committee to continue work past deadline if needed
Text of super committee letter
APHSA submits comments on the proposed rule on Medicaid eligibility changes under the Affordable Care Act
Letter to FNS on proposed rules affecting how states test and implement new automated systems for SNAP
Letter seeking changes to FNS proposals on consequences to states for major IT system failures, including overissuance rules and case sample requirements
Letter supporting Martinez settlement as an alternative to determining SNAP eligibility for fleeing felons
APHSA Makes Recommendations to Congressional "Super Committee"

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Conferences

Welcome to APHSA's Conference Calendar. This resource is a repository of our past, ongoing and upcoming Conferences and ...
Presentations and Conference Materials from 2011 APHSA Spring Policy Forum and NAPCWA Spring Conference

Archives

"This Week in Washington", APHSA's comprehensive newsletter is now free each Friday to all members.
For archived "This Week in Washington" issues, click here.

National Health and Human Services Headlines

Federal grant for child abuse prevention in Florida at risk, again
The Florida Independent/Ashley Lopez
Senate committee approves extension of resources to combat elder abuse
McKnight's Long Term Care News
Ad campaign targets those who need food aid
Minnesota Public Radio/Julie Siple
Money a concern for foster parents
Omaha World-Herald/Martha Stoddard
Pinching prescription meds saves millions for Utah Medicaid
Salt Lake Tribune/Kirsten Stewart

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Policy & Practice
The February issue of Policy & Practice is now available online

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