Organization: Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
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Human-Centered Design Scaling Out Government Assistance
This session from FormFest 2024 focused on how to help people get the assistance they need from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ work on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Maryland Social Services Administration’s work to improve welfare support for kinship caregivers.
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Human-Centered Design A Review of Human-Centered Design in Human Services
In this brief, they present a definition of HCD that is applicable to the context of human services delivery, differentiate HCD from similar design and problem-solving approaches, and describe how HCD is being used in human services.
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Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Social Service Agencies
The resource explains how to shift from cultural competence and cultural humility toward cultural responsiveness, by applying the two former approaches to deliver services rooted in respect and appreciation for the role of culture in the individual’s and family’s beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.
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Human-Centered Design Universal Design 101 Recording
Initially created for and shared with staff at the Administration for Children and Families, this webinar provides an introduction to Universal Design, covering plain language, accessibility, user research, and Agile development.
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Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Child Care and Development Fund Equity Assessment Toolkit
This toolkit provides resources for training and technical assistance (T/TA) providers in the Child Care Technical Assistance Network (CCTAN) to help State, Territory, and Tribal CCDF Lead Agencies be prepared to conduct equity assessments.
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Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Elevating Family Input in TANF and Child Support Programs: Resources for Program Staff, Leaders, and Families
This expansive toolkit provides guidance, real world examples, and resources to help TANF and child support programs engage the families they serve in improving service delivery, policy, and program operations.
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Data Improving Outcomes for Families through Better Use of Data: The TANF Data Collaborative
This video, produced after the completion of the TDC Pilot, features staff members from the California, Colorado, Minnesota, and Virginia TANF agencies reflecting on their challenges, accomplishments, and general experiences during the pilot.