MWDA's GA Winter Issues

Sponsored by: Maine Welfare Directors Association
Date: 12/6/2024
Location: In Person only - Maine Municipal Association Conference Center, 60 Community Dr., Augusta, ME 04330
Time: Registration: 8:30 am-9:00 am | Workshop: 9:00 am-3:30 pm
Presenter(s): Various - see Agenda
Cost: MWDA Member: $45 | Non-member: $65

Training for: General Assistance, Manager, MWDA

The Maine Welfare Directors Association is pleased to present the GA Winter Issues training.

Who Should Attend: Selectmen, GA Administrators, Town Managers, or others responsible for administering General Assistance. This workshop provides an overview of the fundamental principles (and sometimes intermediate) of General Assistance administration and compliance.

 

YANKEE SWAP
(Please bring a gift under $15
if you would like to participate).
50/50 Raffle to be held to benefit the
Mary Frances Bartlett Scholarship Fund

 

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.       Welcome & Introductions — Ryan Gorneau, GA Program Manager, City of Portland

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.     Emergencies — Harrison Deah, GA Director, City of Westbrook

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.   BREAK

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   Heating Fact Pattern — Angelia Christopher, GA Administrator, City of Gardiner & Jamie Longley, Welfare Manager, City of Auburn

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Electric Collections & Assistance Information — Jake Violette, Supervisor, Credit & Collections Department, Central Maine Power Co.

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.   LUNCH

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.     211 Program – Nikki Williams, 211 Maine Program Director

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.       State Pilot Program to Help Maine Students Avoid Homelessness Overview & McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Overview – Signe Lynch and Hannah Ryde, McKinney-Vento Education Specialists

2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.      Building your GA Toolbox — MWDA Board members

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.      Questions & Answers

3:30 p.m.                           Yankee Swap

 

**Confirmation**

Confirmation of class registration will be sent out one week prior to the start of the event. If an email has been provided, the confirmation will be sent electronically. If no email is on file, the confirmation will be mailed to the billing address provided on the registration form. Directions to the facility can be found on the MMA website at www.memun.org.

 

QUESTIONS/CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations must be submitted using this Cancellation form to cancel your registration for an event. Cancellations received before 12/2/24 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 12/2/24 will be charged 50% of the course fee (minimum of $15.00). Any registrant who does not attend and does not cancel their registration (i.e., no-show) and any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428.

 

ADA MESSAGE: In order to ensure your complete participation, we would appreciate your informing us of any special requirements you may have due to a disability.

 

MEMBERSHIP: SAVE NOW: Join MWDA and save! Visit https://mainewelfaredirectors.org/ to download a membership application or call the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428.

 

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