Events
OHSEPR hosts events with stakeholders to develop, refine, and socialize guidance and tools as part of a larger community of practice to inform and improve the delivery of disaster human services.
Check out the Past Events section to see what OHSEPR has been up to in the past several years.
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Upcoming Events
Advancing Disaster Readiness Through the Social Work Licensure Compact
Join leaders from across the nation for a discussion on how the Social Work Licensure Compact (SWLC) can enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Learn how multistate licensure supports workforce mobility, strengthens human services delivery, and improves mission readiness at the state and local levels.
ACF program award recipients, state human services staff, and state emergency managers are welcome to attend!
Featured Panelists | ||
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Kaitlyn Bison SENIOR POLICY ANALYST | Dr. Karen Goodenough EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Tobi Zavala EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
Past Events
| ACF Program Disaster Waivers and Flexibilities — March 2025 Did you know that ACF programs can help communities meet crucial needs after a disaster? Join ACF staff for two 90-minute webinars highlighting updated guidance on program waivers and flexibilities available during emergencies. Program offices will share how funds can be used, how to meet administrative requirements, and how these flexibilities—outlined on the ACF Emergency and Disaster Waivers and Flexibilities webpage—can support recovery efforts and continuity of human services for disaster survivors. |
| National Preparedness Month — September 2024 The United States observes National Preparedness Month each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. In 2024, ACF adopted the Ready Campaign's 2024 National Preparedness Theme: “Start a Conversation” . OHSEPR posted resources on its National Preparedness Month 2024 web page allowing organizations to start conversations that would help them prepare for many kinds of emergencies. The web page also provided a list of emergency and disaster preparedness resources available through ACF program offices. Find out more about what ACF did to recognize National Preparedness Month 2024 and what it continues to do all year around. |
ACF Post-Disaster Housing Assistance Webinar — September 2023 In observance of National Preparedness Month, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) held a panel discussion on post-disaster housing assistance for disaster survivors that may be available through four ACF programs. These programs include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Community Services Block Grant, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and the Social Services Block Grant. |