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White House Home Visiting Program Conference Call Today

From our friends at the White House Office of Public Engagement:

This week, the Administration is announcing important information on the awarding of $88 million in grants, provided under the Affordable Care Act, to support evidence-based home visiting programs focused on helping families.  In-home visits by professionals can help children get a healthier start and new and expecting mothers and fathers gain the important skills every new parent should know.  Research shows home visits can yield substantial improvements in school readiness, father involvement, and parent employment as well as reductions in child abuse, neglect, and dependence on public supports.  Home visits can actually reap Medicaid savings through fewer preterm births and emergency room use.

Please join us for a conference call with senior Administration officials on Thursday, July 22 at 4:00pm ET to learn more and ask questions.

  • WHAT: Conference call on home visits and consumer assistance grants in the Affordable Care Act
  • WHEN: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 4:00pm ET
  • HOW: Call 1-877-941-6030 and ask for the “Home Visiting Call” (be sure to dial in 5-10 minutes early)

Please share this invitation with leaders in your communities and across the country.

Note: this call is for background information only, and not intended for press.

Many thanks,

Jeff Cruz
Associate Director
White House | Office of Public Engagement
202-456-2087

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By Patrick Lester – July 22, 2010

Contracting Problems with State and Local Governments

From our friends at the National Council of Nonprofits .

At a time when human services organizations are still struggling with the economy, some nonprofits are reporting another worrisome trend: state and local governments are not paying the organizations what they promised, when they promised, or with enough funding to pay the full cost of services. According to an ongoing analysis by the National Council of Nonprofits, governments are finding new ways to shortchange nonprofits and exploit the contracting relationship. See the five worst government contracting abuses.

Has your agency experienced any of the following practices or abuses by state or local governments?

  • delayed payments
  • contract terms amended in mid-contract
  • imposition of fees or deductions from what the government would otherwise owe
  • failure/refusal to pay indirect costs
  • failure to pay the full cost of providing services under the contracts

If so, please share your story with the National Council of Nonprofits, and any documentation you have, so they can investigate the seriousness of the government contracting challenges in your state.

Posted in Nonprofit Issues.

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By Patrick Lester – July 19, 2010