APHSA established a working group to identify strengths, barriers, and opportunities for better system alignment in human services for young parents and children, leading to the development of a roadmap to support meaningful systems-level changes.
American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)
This blog explores the rise of person-centered insights in policymaking, featuring an overview of its benefits and expert interviews highlighting its crucial role in effectively delivering public benefits and human services.
This case study explores how the City of Akron developed a community tree map to engage residents in urban forestry efforts, enabling them to identify, grow, and care for trees in their neighborhoods.
This guide outlines free and low-cost digital inclusion resources available in Long Beach, CA, including internet access, device distribution, digital skills training, and job readiness programs.
This paper explores how legacy procurement processes in U.S. cities shape the acquisition and governance of AI tools, based on interviews with local government employees.
This article emphasizes the need for local leaders to prioritize disability equity in advancing upward mobility, addressing systemic barriers that hinder disabled individuals' escape from poverty.
The article explores the importance of participatory planning in policymaking, emphasizing how engaging impacted communities improves program design, equity, and trust in government, with a focus on early childhood education initiatives.
This report presents evidence on the use of algorithmic accountability policies in different contexts from the perspective of those implementing these tools, and explores the limits of legal and policy mechanisms in ensuring safe and accountable algorithmic systems.
This article explores innovative strategies to improve access to public benefits by reducing administrative barriers and leveraging technology for a more user-friendly experience.
This report explores innovative solutions and insights from CMS Innovation Center's Hackathon series to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural, Tribal, and geographically isolated communities.
