Tuesday General Session 9/11/12 - 8:30
Pathways to the Future
What is the next generation of human services? What will future look like?
Pathways involves presenting the opportunities ahead for human service agencies. It involves using capital wisely. And is built on members input. Focus is on promoting sound efficient, workable and sustainable solutions to the needs of low income populations and those served by social service programs.
Today's reality present challenges - growing needs and less resources - rigid oversight - volatile political environment - unsustainable path presently - what should we look at changing in national policies?
Pathways is an action agenda of policy and practice reforms designed to help secure the next generation of health and human services delivery.
It is an ongoing effort & movement, not just documents or corrective action plans.
It is about the integration and alignment of programs and services within and across government and private sectors. It is about shared government moving beyond traditional lines and advancing a shared agenda with other public sector partners, the private non-profit sector and businesses. It is about deliberate experimentation allowing for research and development that fosters innovation. It is about elevating existing practices.
Accomplishments which are noteworthy which involve SNAP, TANF and other programs, clear impacts on federal policies record achievements in program integration. SNAP is presently experiencing historically low Active error rates. Budget outlook remains stagnant - caseloads could keep raising, narrow focus on accountability for process rather than results may continue.
Outcomes sought - gainful employment and independence, stronger families and communities, healthier families and communities, sustained families and communities
key elements which are preventative, collaborative and strategic - prevention, early intervention, bridge supports, capacity building and sustainability.
foundational tools - flexible financing, technology infrastructure, a prepared workforce, client engagement, accountability - think through projects
pathways - what are we doing? published documents- policy briefs setting policy priorities for four outcomes; specific policy recommendations - raise the locals voice initiative - launch innovation center
national workgroup on integration - APHSA led collaboration with federal and vendor partners to identify opportunities and practical solutions for integrating human services and health programs - exemplifies the type of partnerships desired to transform the health and human services system -focused on providing practical, real-time guidance for states/localities - website
innovation center - launching pad for emerging issues and breakthrough innovations - supports transformation to an integrated outcome-focused model - four initial focus areas - alternative financing of human services, adaptable leadership, government's role in the 21st century, social return on investment.
What lies ahead? dissemination of Pathways statements on core vision, principles, and recommendations - specific policy recommendations - website
where are key opportunities for change? where can policies be aligned? Let APHSA know if you feel something is missing in their policy briefs/ recommendations
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