National Human Services Assembly

Public Policy

Public Policy in Human Services

The National Human Services Assembly focuses on a variety of policy and advocacy issue areas, most notably in the youth, intergenerational, disabilities, aging, and the human service sector at-large or the broader nonprofit community.

Issues & Initiatives

As a membership association of nonprofit human service providers, the National Assembly tracks a diverse range of public policy issues, and chooses to act on certain priorities from time-to-time.

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Washington Policy Council

The Washington Policy Council is a dynamic group of public policy leaders from the National Assembly’s member organizations that come together about policy issues relating to human services.

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Latest Updates

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Public Charge Legislation...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new...
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TANF Legislation Reform...
American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) recently released Core Principles...
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Rewarding Service: How...
By John Maki, Alliance for Safety and Justice Signed into...
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National Reframing Initiative

Build public support for human services so that all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute to thriving communities.

Celebrating 100 years of service!

This year, we are turning 100 years old. Read more on the NHSA blog and look for our Centennial Celebration date to be announced.