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SUMMARY:[Training] Social Assistance during COVID-19: Food Security and Income Support
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \nDr. Robert Paul Hartley (Bio)Dr. John Robertson (Bio) \nDescription:  \nIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the U.S. Congress has introduced emergency funds to strengthen nutrition assistance programs and provide income support. This webinar describes how the policy response supports vulnerable populations and areas for improvement. The presenters will \n\nDiscuss the implications of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Discuss outcomes for specific subgroups\nRelevant challenges and inequalities\nEconomic impact of payments through the Internal Revenue Service\nAn overview of other income support policies and programs will also be provided.\n\nObjectives: By attending this webinar\, participants will \n\nUnderstand changes in SNAP benefits/eligibility and advocacy issues\nDifferentiate alternative sources of food assistance and community support understand the roles and funding for various food distribution programs and food pantries\nDetermine relevant benefits of cash assistance and tax credit programs\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nLIVE WEBINAR w/ Limited Capacity- Please note that this event is open to the public and being recorded for educational and professional development purposes. \nFREE ADMISSION W/ OPTIONAL DONATION TO CSSW STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND \n\nDonations will go to CSSW students facing immediate crises including food insecurity\, housing insecurity\, or other unexpected COVID-19 related expenses.\nTo donate please CLICK HERE\n\n1.5 CE for NYS-\, NJ-\, and CT- licensed social workers. Other states\, please confirm with your licensing board as many other states accept our social work CE. See CE Information at the registration site. \n***Tickets are available until 8am on 5/26/2020 OR when capacity is reached***
URL:https://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cssw-covid19resources/event/training-social-assistance-during-covid-19-food-security-and-income-support/
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