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across the country in the boxes on the next page. Making Our Aspirations Concrete The commitment of leaders is pivotal in operationalizing each one of the goals we’ve discussed this year concerning community engagement, systems alignment, and the human services workforce. Longer-term, systems-level change necessitates that, together, we continue to advocate for modernizing policy, investing in infrastructure and workforce, fostering partnerships, and smartly utilizing technological solutions, including the responsible application of autonomous technology. By working toward these goals and

fostering these changes, the human services sector can be better positioned to act on the needs of families and communities everywhere.

communities their agency services; educate and inform policymakers of what’s needed and support the work force as a whole. There is no debating that the human services workforce is instrumental in driving the change we seek. They have firsthand knowledge of the gaps within our policy, practices, and pro cesses, and they care deeply about the communities they serve. Flipping how the world sees the workforce is a collective endeavor we are deeply committed to at APHSA, and through this magazine, our conferences, and other publications we will continue to share new ideas and lessons learned. To gain some inspiration for your own journey take a look at the incredible insights we have heard from leaders

In our final issue of the year, “Community-Led Solutions:

Partnerships for System Change,” we hope to share your insights and stories. What are your aspirations for the future of human services and what are you, your team, and other partners currently doing to realize that future? I encourage you to reach out to Jessica Garon, APHSA’s Director of Communications, to continue our shared learning.

EVENTS 2023

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MAY 15−18

AAICPC Annual Business Meeting, Training Workshop, & Child Welfare Conference New Orleans, LA | aphsa.org/AAICPC/default.aspx

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INTERSTATE PLACEMENT

MAY 21−24 POLICY AND PRACTICE

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National Human Services Summit

Baltimore, MD | www.aphsanationalsummit.com

AUG. 27−30 SNAP, TANF, & PROGRAM INTEGRITY

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Economic Mobility & Well-Being Conference

Long Beach, CA | www.emwbconference.com

National Staff Development and Training Association (NSDTA) Annual Education Conference Earl Registratio End 9/22! Information Technology Solutions Management for Human Services (ISM) and the Public Human Services Attorneys (PHSA) Education Conference & Expo Registe Toda !

SEPT. 10−13 TECHNOLOGY & LEGAL

Kissimmee, FL | www.ismconference.com

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