Policy & Practice | Winter 2023

TODAY’S EXPERTISE FOR TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS

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Vol. 81, No. 4 Winter 2023

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Shifting the Paradigm Together Going from Self-Care to Community Care

Forging Partnerships of the Future Reimagining a New Leadership Framework Centered in People and Community

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Data, Tech, and Equity Connect How Community Engagement Bolsters Data-Informed, Tech-Enabled Nutrition Access

Bringing Public and Private Partners Together to Prevent Homelessness Los Angeles County Center for Strategic Partnerships

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3 President’s Memo

8 APHSAViewpoint

32 Research Corner

Humans Helping Humans: A Bright Future for Human Services

SNAP E&T: Meeting Unique Needs

Assessing Disadvantage: Trends in Alternative Poverty Measures in Montana

26 Technology Speaks

5 Legislative Update

Advancing Government Services with Responsible Generative AI

34 Association News

TANF Status Quo Changes for Child Welfare: How Should States Navigate this New Landscape?

APHSA Awards Notable Members and Partners at 2023 Conferences

30 Technology Speaks

Enhancing Kinship Care Placements: Challenges, Success Factors, and Technological Solutions

6 From Our Partners

40 Staff Spotlight

Closing the Gap in Integrated Eligibility: How Kansas’ Authentic Engagement with Communities Propelled System-Level Change

Erica Mitchell, Budget Analyst Delina Henok, Conference and Events Coordinator

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