Human Services Policy Advisors Institute: 2020 Virtual Series

The policy institute will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the factors that are shaping human services work in the U.S., along with showcasing innovative approaches to addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by states.


Join us for the 2020 virtual Human Services Policy Advisors Institute. Each year, NGA convenes governors’ human services policy advisors, and secretaries and directors of state human services agencies to highlight state innovations and best practices for serving children and families across the country. The policy institute will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the factors that are shaping human services work in the U.S., along with showcasing innovative approaches to addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by states.

This year’s virtual series is designed to help state leaders engage national experts and learn from the experience of their peers in other states. Each session will provide time for attendees to network with colleagues from across the country and learn about challenges and successes in other states.

This event is open to governors’ human services policy advisors, and secretaries and directors of state human services agencies. To register for this event or if you have any questions, please email Claudia Bonilla (cbonilla@nga.org).


Series Sessions

After CARES: The Impact of Economic Recovery on Human Services Programs and Systems
Tuesday, October 13; 3:00-5:00 pm ET


Addressing Food Insecurity
Tuesday, October 27; 1:30-3:00 pm ET


Supporting Older Youth in Foster Care
Tuesday, November 10; 1:30-3:00 pm ET


The Workforce Behind the Workforce: Child Care as a Work Support
Tuesday, November 24; 1:30-3:00 pm ET


Prevention: Early Lessons-Learned from the Child and Family Well-being Learning Cohort
Tuesday, December 8; 1:30-3:00 pm ET