National Human Services Assembly
Keynote Laura Wides-Munoz, guest and Lee Sherman at NHSA Annual Convening
Keynote Laura Wides-Munoz, guest and Lee Sherman at NHSA Annual Convening

Highlights from Essential Conversations on Human Services

View photos and read highlights from the National Assembly's 2018 Annual Convening: Essential Conversations on Human Services
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Politician in suit standing at podium with American Flag background

In Support of Nonpartisanship

We are proud to stand with our fellow nonprofits to preserve the protections for nonprofits in the Johnson Amendment
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Assorted tools on wood background

Reframing Human Services Tools

We are proud to showcase our reframing toolkit online!
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Dream Act Bill with overlay of hashtag protect dreamers

In Support of the Dream Act of 2017

Support a practical approach to immigration policy that helps everyone reach their full potential
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Family of four, mother father two daughters, Hispanic

State-Level Framework for the Two-Generation Approach

Take a closer look at state-level implementation of Two-Generation policy and programming
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Helping everyone reach their full potential and contribute to our communities

Our mission is to strengthen health and human services in the United States through the active involvement and leadership of our members.
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Collaboration

The National Human Services Assembly promotes collaboration among engaged organizations to advance the collective power, knowledge, strategy, and systems that build well-being within individuals and our communities.

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Public Policy

The National Human Services Assembly focuses on a variety of policy and advocacy issue areas, most notably in the youth, intergenerational, disabilities, and aging space, also devoting special interest and efforts toward policy topics that affect the human service or nonprofit sectors at-large.

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Initiatives

Initiatives of the National Human Services Assembly aim to advance the collective power, knowledge, strategy, and systems that build well-being within individuals and our communities.

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National Reframing Human Services Initiative

To create a thriving society, everyone should be able to reach their full potential. The National Reframing Human Services Initiative is an evidence-based communication strategy for building public understanding and support of our sector to build the well-being necessary for every to reach that potential.

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PurchasingPoint

The National Human Services Assembly runs a group purchasing program for members and other eligible nonprofits to save money on everyday goods and services. The PurchasingPoint program allows nonprofits to save more money for their missions, and has collectively saved nonprofits over $158 million that has been redirected to building well-being in our communities.

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National Collaboration for Youth

The National Collaboration for Youth (NCY), a 40-year old affinity group, is a coalition of the National Assembly member organizations that have a significant interest in youth development.

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Latest Updates

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Featured Event

2018 Risk Summit
October 1 - 2, 2018 Philadelphia, PA
Attend the premier nonprofit risk management learning and networking event, 2018 Risk Summit. The Nonprofit Risk Management Center inspires effective risk management and Risk Champions–nonprofit risk management professionals–across the nonprofit sector. The Center is an independent, tax-exempt nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of risk education and risk management services to nonprofits, associations and […]
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Other Events

Montana Summer Institute: Leading with Soul to Transform Community Health July 24 - 27, 2018
Save Our Cities: Powering the Digital Revolution August 1 - 4, 2018
Community Action: A Source of Strength August 28 - 31, 2018
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Member Organizations

Afterschool Alliance
Alliance for Strong Families and Communities
Eden Alternative
National Academy Foundation
Care Net
Communities in Schools
A World Fit For Kids
National Urban League
The Forum for Youth Investment
Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
Youth Advocate Programs
After-School All-Stars
Travelers Aid International
Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
National Council on Aging
Girl Scouts
United Way
The Arc
@NatlAssembly
Please reach out to your member of Congress and encourage them to protect the Flores Settlement #FamiliesBelongTogether
In short, keeping families together in detention is not a viable alternative to family separation, and is not a cos… http://bYrP6GRvVu
FCMP used qualified case managers to allow immigrant families supervised freedom while they awaited their court hearings 7/
Family detention centers cost millions to maintain and undermine the well-being of parents and children. A cost-eff… http://4lEKE73s1A
The Cole Amendment would allow children to be held in prison-like facilities with their parents indefinitely, and r… http://cofI2YOmAq
Before the Flores Settlement, it was common to detain children without access to education, recreation, or family visitation 4/
3) prevents children from being subjected to disciplinary action by people who are not child welfare experts, and 4… http://hkmo5xeGMi
The Flores Settlement ensures the safety and well-being of immigrant children by: 1) Setting a 20-day limit on the… http://Smaq5mrtKY
Last Wednesday, the House Appropriations Committee passed a version of the FY19 Labor HHS-ED bill that includes the… http://eOjQ9YTNAu
The National Assembly has taken a stand against a recent proposal and has utilized a reframing lens in our response… http://IbcPoHRJgM
This summer, text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877 to find free #SummerMeals for kids 18 and under in your neighborhood… http://rls189m5Cz
In case you missed the last NHSA Exchange featuring: #immigration updates, #EssConHS highlights & photos,… http://1smoKs9qsd
The Fourth in 2018, #Medicaid decision, @nonprofitrisk risk mgmt survey, @SocialSolutions Nonprofit Maturity Model… http://P5FP3iLotC
Looking for new ways to explore professional development with your executive team? Discover @BridgespanGroup's proj… http://h4uacy9v8E
@jfederations’s Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care announces grant opportunity for Person-Centered, Traum… http://lRsxeisxnK
Unlocking the Transformative Potential of the Sector - A focus on the recent presentation at #EssConHS by… http://9ZsWVqz6EQ
Replacing human services with welfare terminology reduces human services to its most narrow stereotype rather than… http://WadBXDxt8w
@FrameWorksInst Thanks @FrameWorksInst for sharing our talking points on immigration!
For more information, check out our latest blog post: http://2OnFxXoLV2 and our talking points: http://aJJVNNWXJb 9/9
Both the Ryan bill and the Goodlatte bill are scheduled to go to the House floor this week. Take action by calling… http://SNuChZr4e4