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Overview of U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

This overview discusses the role of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) within the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). It highlights the advocacy for small businesses in federal acquisitions, inclusion of small businesses as contractors, and management of small

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Comprehensive Overview of Children and Families Service Support System

This comprehensive overview delves into the structure and operations of the Children and Families Service, including details about the Early Help team, Youth Justice Service, Children and Families Practice Model, and Multi-Agency Screening Team. The provided information highlights the collaborative

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Support for Low-Income Veterans Enrolled in Medi-Cal

The Medi-Cal program in California, the state's Medicaid program, provides coverage for over 16 million individuals, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and low-income adults. This program has seen a significant increase in enrollment since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Spe

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Understanding Veteran Eligibility and Enrollment in VHA System

Participants will learn about criteria for Veteran eligibility for healthcare services in the VHA system, enrollment steps, priority groups, and characteristics of service. Veterans can apply for benefits electronically via eBenefits or in person. Veteran healthcare services are provided as a benefi

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Family Resource Centers (FRCs): Strengthening Families and Communities

Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide safe, accessible spaces for families to access coordinated services and support tailored to their needs. By promoting community engagement and utilizing a whole-family approach, FRCs aim to reduce child abuse, strengthen families, and support positive outcomes

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Enhancing Student Veteran Success Through Academic Advising

This presentation focuses on the critical role of academic advising in supporting student veterans' transition and success in higher education. Topics include best practices, advising theories, overcoming stereotypes, and personal experiences of veteran presenters. Attendees will gain insights into

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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program Overview

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church provides housing-first services to prevent homelessness and rapidly re-house homeless veterans. With a focus on serving veterans and their families, the program offers financial assistance, access to benefits, an

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Mastering VBMS for Efficient Veteran Claims Management

Learn how to effectively utilize VBMS for managing veteran claims, including accessing claims, locating rating decisions, tracking claims, and bookmarking files. This comprehensive guide covers logging in, accessing all claims, searching for veterans, accessing file functions, managing flashes, revi

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City of Houston Office of Veterans Affairs Strategic Initiatives Overview

The City of Houston's Office of Veterans Affairs, led by Dr. Steven L. Hall, is focused on serving the active duty, veteran, and military-affiliated population. The office presents key statistics, strategic plans, and forecasts related to the veteran community in Houston. Initiatives include partner

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Overview of Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and Membership Orgs

Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) play a crucial role in providing direct services and support to veterans, with over 40,000 organizations across the country. The "Big 6" VSOs, such as VFW and American Legion, have notable memberships. Additionally, Membership Orgs like MOAA and IAVA offer divers

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Enhancing Veteran Benefits through PARIS: Training Conference Highlights

Explore the 2020 PARIS Training Conference focusing on the Veteran Benefit Enhancement Program, PARIS data utilization for veteran outreach, and the need for increased awareness on veteran benefits. Learn about current veterans' benefit claims, income verification strategies, and leveraging VA file

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Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services Overview

Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services provide job matching, resume assistance, and career advisement to veterans and their families across Texas. With Veteran Career Advisors, Veteran Employer Liaisons, and Rural Veteran Career Advisors, the program aims to increase employment opportunities

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Veteran Burial Benefits Information in Southern California

Learn about the eligibility criteria, benefits, and process for veteran burial in Southern California. Discover who is eligible, required documentation, benefits provided, contact information for assistance, and steps to prepare in advance. Take advantage of available resources to honor and memorial

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Small Business Diversity Banking Program for Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Owners

Small Business Diversity Banking Program aims to empower minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses by providing access to loans and lines of credit. Eligible businesses include those with over 50% ownership or control by minority, women, or veteran U.S. citizens in California with annual revenue

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How to Start Military Benefits at UCA - Veteran Services Office

Quick tips and detailed steps on claiming GI Bill benefits, survivor benefits, and vocational rehabilitation at the University of Central Arkansas Veteran Services Office. Learn how to apply for education benefits and obtain your Certificate of Eligibility Letter for a smooth process.

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Supporting Families in Need: Home-Start Hungary and COFACE Expert Meeting

Home-Start Hungary offers support to families with young children facing challenges through a network of trained volunteers. The COFACE Expert Meeting in Budapest focuses on families in vulnerable situations, providing mental health-based support and positive parenting strategies. They recruit coord

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Understanding the Unique Role of Veteran Peers

Explore the distinct role of Veteran Peers in supporting fellow Veterans, with a focus on Supervisor responsibilities, Peer characteristics, and ways to identify and nurture unique qualities. The importance of professional relationships, skill development, feedback, and support are highlighted for e

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Veterans Project: Interview with Walter Yeomans, Army Veteran

Explore the insightful interview with Walter Yeomans, a 71-year-old Army veteran who shares his experiences of being drafted at 21, serving for 2 years in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Vietnam, and recounting memorable events. Delve into his service history and reflections on his time in the military.

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Preventing Veteran Suicide: A Call to Action

In order to prevent veteran suicide, it is essential to raise awareness, engage the community, provide education, and offer peer-to-peer support. By actively involving American citizens in the support and engagement of veterans, organizations like Check A Vet are working to address this critical iss

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Linkages Shared Learning Webinar: Supporting Sanctioned Families

Explore best practices and insights from the field in helping sanctioned families succeed through Linkages Shared Learning Webinar. Understand sanctions basics, examples from Imperial and Tehama counties, coordination between CWS social workers and CalWORKs employment specialists, and collaboration

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Comprehensive Community Support Services for Empowering Families

This program offers a range of essential services like community garden, wifi hotspots, computer center, and social gathering areas for families to achieve self-sufficiency. It focuses on engaging families, identifying strengths, setting goals, and providing support in various life domains such as e

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Enhancing Veteran Employment Opportunities at University of Florida

Explore updates including ePAF document requirements, veterans hiring workshop insights, and the need for educating on untapped talent pool among military veterans. Discover the importance of ensuring resumes are retained in personnel files and the significance of uploading education verifications f

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Early Help Service in Herefordshire: Supporting Families at the Right Time

Early Help Service in Herefordshire aims to support families proactively to prevent the need for more specialized services or social care interventions. Local authority teams like CHAT and Early Help Coordinator provide assistance, advice, and guidance to families. Completing Early Help Assessments

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The Impact of Surrogacy on Family Dynamics and Child Development

Research conducted by Susan Golombok examines surrogacy families, highlighting concerns, comparisons with natural conception families, and the emotional dynamics within such families. The study explores parent-child relationships, psychological effects on children, and the evolving relationships wit

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Achieving and Maintaining Functional Zero: Middlesex County's Approach to Ending Veteran Homelessness

Middlesex County's innovative approach to achieving and maintaining functional zero in veteran homelessness is highlighted through the Veterans Housing Assistance Program (VHAP) and partnerships with service providers. By emphasizing uniqueness, flexibility, and sustainability, the county has made s

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Insights on Rapid Re-housing with TANF Families in California

Communities in California implemented Rapid Re-housing Programs combined with TANF support between 2009 and 2012. The program design, data management, and coordination were crucial elements that influenced the success of re-housing efforts. Despite challenges in rehousing large families and those wi

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Insights on 2019 Gender and Veteran Demographics

Analysis from the 2019 Annual Averages of the Current Population Survey reveals significant statistics regarding gender and veteran populations in the United States. Data indicates that veterans comprise 7.5% of the overall population, with women veterans totaling almost 2 million. Women veterans ma

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Legacy Corps: Supporting Veteran and Military Families with Caregiver Services

Legacy Corps provides caregiver support services for veteran and military families across different states, aiming to decrease caregiving burden and stress. The program offers in-home respite care, child care support, and peer-to-peer networks, focusing on enhancing well-being through positive psych

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Indianapolis Regional Office Briefing Highlights for Indiana County Veteran Service Officers

Workload updates, appeals status, PACT Act claims overview, PACT Act changes, fiduciary workload insights, and VR&E program details from the Indianapolis Regional Office briefing for Indiana County Veteran Service Officers held on May 30, 2024.

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Engaging Families in Data Conversations: Strategies for Effective Participation

Highlighting the importance of involving families in discussions about data at all system levels, this session aims to inform and engage families in conversations regarding local and state-level data. Strategies for sharing data with families will be shared and brainstormed, emphasizing the principl

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Strategies to End Veteran Homelessness in Maine

Providing an update on veteran homelessness activities in Maine, the briefing emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts across stakeholders and partners. Key tasks include developing a strategic plan, measuring progress, improving communication among service providers, and reporting to the

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Insights from Integrated Veteran Care Meeting - August 30th, 2022

The Creek/HSR&D meeting with the Integrated Veteran Care (IVC) office delved into the mission of IVC, collaboration opportunities with HSR&D researchers, and research needs. Key discussions included accelerating care provision, improving care coordination, enhancing access, and evaluating outcomes i

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Insights on Veteran-Owned Businesses During Quarantine

Survey findings on veteran-owned businesses revealed key demographics, business types, operational challenges, and financial performance. Most owners were male, aged 25 to 35, operating in regional centers and Kyiv. Business sectors included retail, production, tourism, and IT. While many businesses

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Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Supporting Families

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) poses significant challenges for individuals and families, requiring unique parenting approaches and lifelong support. The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (NOFASD) in Australia provides crucial information, support services, and advoc

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Best Practice Guidance for Working with Families in Public Law

The President of the Family Divisions Public Law Working Group (PLWG) released a final report in March 2021, focusing on support for families prior to court proceedings. The report emphasizes the importance of collaborating with families, prioritizing the welfare of the child, and making timely and

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Delaware Jobs for Veteran State Grant by Sherese Brewington-Carr, M.H.S.

Delaware Jobs for Veteran State Grant provides employment and job placement services to transitioning members of the Armed Forces, special disabled veterans, homeless individuals, offenders, low-income individuals, and more. Veterans Helping Veterans program offers outreach to employers and support

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Veteran-Friendly Practice Accreditation: A Beginner's Guide for Clinical Leads

Congratulations on achieving veteran-friendly practice accreditation! This guide provides essential information for clinical leads to enhance medical care for veterans, including access to specific NHS services and reducing practice workload. Learn the role of the clinical lead, expectations of an a

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Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts in Minnesota

In Minnesota, there is a significant population of veterans facing challenges related to suicide risk, disability compensation, unemployment, and homelessness. This presentation sheds light on the statistics and demographics of veterans in Minnesota, emphasizing the importance of suicide prevention

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Understanding Veteran Homelessness: Statistics and Health Risks

Explore the epidemiologic characteristics, health concerns, and outcomes of homeless veterans, along with national and state-specific numbers. Discover the challenges faced by homeless veterans and the efforts being made to combat veteran homelessness.

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Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits and Eligibility Information

Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs offers various benefits to veterans, including tuition and fee exemption, reduced fee hunting and fishing licenses, property tax deductions, disabled veteran license plates, and more. Eligibility criteria vary, such as being a Purple Heart recipient, child of a

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