Date and Time: August 5; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by Housing Bridge. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to info@housingbridge.net. Successful move outs start long before a household is housing ready. This session gives shelter and case management staff a structured way
Date and Time: August 6; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Financial Leaders & Human Resources Staff Learning Track: Finance & Sustainability Join our Endorsed Business Partner, Unemployment Tax Management Corporation (UTMC), for a valuable update on unemployment tax! This presentation will educate members regarding best practices and ways to
Date and Time: August 20 and 27; 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: In-person at the Providers' Council (100 Crossing Blvd, Suite 100, Framingham, MA 01702) Intended Audience: Residential Program Managers or Staff looking to advance to a Residential Program Management role Learning Track: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement This interactive, in-person training is designed
Date and Time: August 25; 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join MassHealth for a webinar outlining the latest information on coming policy changes and how we are supporting members and partners. A federal law passed by Congress and signed by President Trump is bringing new rules and requirements to MassHealth. Changes
Date and Time: August 25; 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by Conversations for Caring. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to lbulkley@glss.net. Operating a vehicle is sometimes problematic for older drivers, and new classes of medications and adverse interactions can affect the abilities
Date and Time: September 1; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA). Any questions regarding the session should be directed to CLAevents@CLAconnect.com. Dashboards don’t drive decisions — leaders do. Too much data can slow decision-making instead of improving it. Join this complimentary webinar from
Date and Time: September 9; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Brie.Bristol2@mass.gov. Join the MassCyberCenter and the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) for a
Date and Time: September 10; 2 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by MassHealth. Join MassHealth for a webinar outlining the latest information on coming policy changes and how we are supporting members and partners. A federal law passed by Congress and signed by President Trump is
Join The Caring Force at Chicopee City Hall at 3 p.m. to attend our first-ever flag raising in honor of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! The TCF Flag will be raised at 3:00 p.m. outside City Hall.
Date and Time: September 15; 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: In-Person at the Providers' Council (100 Crossing Blvd, Suite 100, Framingham, MA 01702) Intended Audience: Supervisors & Managers, Human Resources, Staff in Leadership Roles Learning Track: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement Every leader faces conversations that feel uncomfortable or high-stakes—addressing performance issues, managing emotions,
Date and Time: September 16; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is presented by Conversations for Caring. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to lbulkley@glss.net. This training applies the ethical principle of “dignity of risk” to clinical practice exploring cognitive and emotional aspects that inform decisions
Join The Caring Force at Springfield City Hall on September 16 at 7 p.m. to attend our standout in honor of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! The City Hall will be lit up in yellow to recognize our direct support professionals in Western Massachusetts!
Join The Caring Force at Westfield City Hall on September 16 at 7 p.m. to attend our standout in honor of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! The City Hall will be lit up in yellow to recognize our direct support professionals in Western Massachusetts!
Join The Caring Force at North Adams City Hall on September 16 at 7 p.m. to attend our standout in honor of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! The City Hall will be lit up in yellow to recognize our direct support professionals in Western Massachusetts!
Join The Caring Force at Pittsfield City Hall on September 16 at 7 p.m. to attend our standout in honor of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week! The City Hall will be lit up in yellow to recognize our direct support professionals in Western Massachusetts!
The third annual Western MA Rally is back at Westfield State University — bringing together human services workers, providers, and advocates for a high-energy morning of advocacy, community, and a DJ-led dance party. We’ll raise our voices (and move our feet) as we call for fair wages and increased funding for the human services sector in Western Massachusetts.
Date and Time: September 22; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership, Human Resources, and Policy Staff Learning Track: Equity, Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice Join the Providers' Council's quarterly DEIB Roundtable for a discussion of federal policy updates. We will be joined by our national partner, the National
Date and Time: September 24; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership, Finance & Operations Staff, Human Resources Learning Track: Innovation & Technology in Human Services AI is reshaping how human services organizations operate, but new opportunities surface data privacy, bias, and compliance risk for service delivery, operations, and
Join us at the first-ever Metro Boston Regional Rally at the Work Inc. headquarters as workers, providers, and advocates from across the region come together to celebrate the human services sector and elevate our shared priorities. This gathering will spotlight the voices of frontline staff, highlight workforce challenges, and amplify calls for livable wages, sustainable funding, and policies that strengthen care for our communities. Be part of this historic moment to show the power of the human services workforce!
Date and Time: September 29; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership, Human Resources Staff Learning Track: Leadership & Organizational Development Human service organizations often operate in a constant state of urgency, but the challenge is not just workload—it is how work is structured and how decisions are made.
