June 17th, Family Caregiving Policies, Programs, and Services: Caring for Older Persons and the Caregivers

by Huimin HerlingNo Comments
Family Caregiving Policies, Programs, and Services: Caring for Older Persons and the Caregivers Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17th, 2020, 1:00pm-2:30pm Presenters:  Richard Hara, MSW, PhD, LCSW (Bio) Jinyu Liu, MSW, PhD Associate Professor (Bio) Jeanette Takamura, Professor and Dean Emerita, MSW, PhD (Bio) Description: Family caregivers continue to provide significant long term care support and assistance to older persons who are able to remain in their homes and communities. Policies related to the caregiving needs of both care recipients and family caregivers have been enacted at the national level and in a small number of leading states. These policies and resulting programs have differed in their foci, provisions, and reach. The aims of the webinar are to: Describe the contours of COVID19 in relation to the older adult population Analyze elder caregiving by families and its challenges in the COVID environment Identify federal policies and programs that may be of assistance to elder caregivers in light of COVID Identify available services and family caregiver support best practices,...
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June 11th, COVID-19 Impacts on the Labor Market & Recent Policy Changes to the Unemployment Insurance System

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COVID-19 Impacts on the Labor Market &  Recent Policy Changes to the Unemployment Insurance System Slides: Download [Recording of this training will be uploaded here once ready.] Date and Time: Thursday, June 11th, 2020, 10:30am-11:30am Presenters:  Jordan Matsudaira, Associate Professor of Economics and Education, Teachers College Columbia University (Bio) Description: This session will discuss the current and anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on labor markets in the region, and how federal policy changes have altered the benefits available to impacted workers. Objectives: By attending this webinar, participants will Better understand the current impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis on labor markets Better understand the anticipated impacts of COVID-19 Crisis on labor markets Better understand how the impacts and policy changes affects available benefits More details and registration:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/covid-19-impacts-on-the-labor-market-recent-policy-changes-to-the-unempl-tickets-107249740862 LIVE WEBINAR w/ Limited Capacity- Please note that this event is open to the public and being recorded for educational and professional development purposes. FREE ADMISSION W/ OPTIONAL DONATION TO CSSW STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND Donations will go to CSSW students facing immediate crises including food insecurity, housing insecurity, or other...
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[Training] Social Assistance during COVID-19: Food Security and Income Support

Presenters: Dr. Robert Paul Hartley (Bio)Dr. John Robertson (Bio) Description:  In 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 Discuss the implications of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Discuss outcomes for specific subgroups Relevant challenges and inequalities Economic impact of payments through the Internal Revenue Service An overview of other income support policies and programs will also be provided. Objectives: By attending this webinar, participants will Understand changes in SNAP benefits/eligibility and advocacy issues Differentiate alternative sources of food assistance and community support understand the roles and funding for various food distribution programs and food pantries Determine relevant benefits of cash assistance and tax credit programs Register LIVE WEBINAR w/ Limited Capacity- Please note that this event is open to the public and being recorded for educational and professional development purposes. FREE ADMISSION W/ OPTIONAL DONATION TO CSSW STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND Donations will go to CSSW students...
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May 26th, Social Assistance during COVID-19: Food Security and Income Support

by Huimin HerlingNo Comments
Social Assistance during COVID-19: Food Security and Income Support Slides: Download [Recording of this training will be uploaded here once ready.] Date and Time: Tuesday, May 26th, 2020, 9:30am-11:00am Presenters:  Dr. Robert Paul Hartley (Bio) Dr. John Robertson (Bio) Description: In 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 Discuss the implications of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Discuss outcomes for specific subgroups Relevant challenges and inequalities Economic impact of payments through the Internal Revenue Service An overview of other income support policies and programs will also be provided. Objectives: By attending this webinar, participants will Understand changes in SNAP benefits/eligibility and advocacy issues Differentiate alternative sources of food assistance and community support understand the roles and funding for various food distribution programs and food pantries Determine relevant benefits of cash assistance and tax credit programs More details and registration:...
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[Training] Immigration in the times of COVID-19

Presenters:  Neeraj Kaushal, PhD, Professor of Social Policy; Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research; and Research Fellow, IZA (Bio) Mashkhura Akilova, PhD, MSW, Lecturer of Social Work (Bio) Megan Curran, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Scientist Description:  In this session, Drs Mashura Akilova and Neeraj Kaushal will discuss: How are the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting border closures and economic lockdowns affecting migrant workers, immigrants, and displaced people in the US and internationally?  What is the effect on receiving and sending economies? What are the likely long term impacts of the pandemic on immigration policies and practices in the post-pandemic world? Objectives: By attending this session attendees will learn about the impact of COVID19 (and the resulting border closures and economic lockdowns) on various immigrant, migrant, and displaced populations in the US and globally. the effects of border closures and restrictions on mobility, nationally and internationally, on sending and receiving countries. best practices to protect the immigrant, migrant, and displaced groups in future pandemic situations, followed by the recommendations for improving immigration policies...
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