The Boston Foundation recently published four Catapult Papers, authored by Jerry Rubin, CEO of JVS Boston. The Catapult Papers are a series of essays on the future of workforce development and the kinds of workforce organizations that need to be … [Read more...] about The Catapult Papers – The Future of Workforce Development
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CMS Launches Podcast Highlighting Updates
On February 19th, the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ) launched “CMS: Beyond the Policy,” a new podcast highlighting updates and changes to policies and programs in an easily accessible and conversational format. The podcast was … [Read more...] about CMS Launches Podcast Highlighting Updates
Behavioral Health Services Now Included in Medicaid Benefits Database
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has released an update to its annual Medicaid Benefits Database, which for the first time includes details on behavioral health services. Specifically, the Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Database includes data … [Read more...] about Behavioral Health Services Now Included in Medicaid Benefits Database
Creating a Caring Community TOGETHER
Sign up for the Creating a Caring Community TOGETHER (CCCT) program in Israel this coming May. The deadline for early registration is upon us. Please take advantage of this opportunity to not only learn skills to help your community but also learn … [Read more...] about Creating a Caring Community TOGETHER
Transformation to Competitive Employment Act
Chairman Scott, Senator Casey, and Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Workers with Disabilities Transition to Competitive, Integrated Employment “Expanding competitive integrated employment results in higher wages and … [Read more...] about Transformation to Competitive Employment Act
ACTION ALERT: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly known as “food stamps,” is our nation’s most important anti-hunger program. It lifts millions of people out of poverty. On February 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) … [Read more...] about ACTION ALERT: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program