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Reframing Initiative In the News

Read the featured articles on our National Reframing Human Services Initiative that have recently appeared in the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Journal

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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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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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Reframing Human Services Tools

We are proud to showcase our reframing toolkit online!

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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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Get the most recent updates, newsletters, resources, and more on our new blog, National Assembly Today

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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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Public Policy

National Assembly Circulates...

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Initiatives

Woke at Work

Woke at Work is a new resource from Equity in...

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Reframing

Reframed Digital Campaign...

Our long-time National Reframing Initiative partner, Illinois Partners for Human...

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Featured Event

Ready by 21 National Meeting

April 23 - 25, 2019 Seattle, WA

The Forum for Youth Investment will be hosting the 8th Annual Ready by 21 National Meeting on April 23-25, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Experts from across the country will come together to share best practices for improving the lives of young people. The National Meeting brings together more than 500 local, state and national leaders […]

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Other Events

Essential Conversations on Human Services: 2019 NHSA Annual Meeting June 11, 2019

Bridging the Generations: 2019 Global Intergenerational Conference June 12 - 14, 2019

Age+Action Conference June 17 - 20, 2019

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Member Organizations

Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.

Alliance for Strong Families and Communities

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NHSA supports the #DreamAndPromise Act, Save the Date (June 11) for #EssConHS, new podcast from @AllianceNews,… http://IBvrk9Vn6o

@CoalitionHN Thanks for featuring us and our policy work!

#YAPGuatemalaLove Tackles Hardships Causing Families to Flee to U.S. Border @YAPInc http://7BS3IqiIIU

Today, @RepRoybalAllard introduced #hr6, the Dream and Promise Act, a solution that would provide protections for… http://QchwaBPAW1

@ILPartnersForHS reframed their digital campaign Our Shared Human Story and saw big successes - Read more in the Re… http://S1THfTr7Or

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@FrameWorksInst offers new perspectives on Adolescent Development "to help build public understanding and create de… http://Zb6HnRdLFD

Legislation we endorse that supports #HumanServices, #Reframing Implementation Guide, @readyby21 National Mtg, nomi… http://DFGOvc7b2I

You’ve patiently waited, and we’ve delivered! Today we released the new Reframing Implementation Guide. Check it ou… http://42iyFN9PxM

CEO message on the #ShutdownImpact & @prosperitynow Scorecard, Woke@Work equity resources from @equityinthectr, Bri… http://zQk4xbm9qu

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@snocounty #Reframes its Homelessness Challenge & appeared in @EverettHerald - Reframing Network Newsletter… http://auFRwhfoxK

This morning, the NHSA sent a letter to federal leaders raising the sector's concerns over government shutdown http://Akud7d4Vpz

@relias & @TheArcUS have partnered for a webinar series: Thriving in a Changing #IDD Landscape. Join Jan 29 for "Ho… http://dKtYFXwgV9

New report on achieving children's well-being from @AspenSEAD, #2020Census update, and 2019 policy insights from… http://d5e8jqNgT8

The general public doesn't understand the full-scope of #HumanServices or even what it means. We're starting the ne… http://7Kq700NhCD