MWDA's Introduction to General Assistance Webinar

Sponsored by: Maine Welfare Directors Association
Date: 2/11/2025
Location: Remote Access only, Live Webinar via Zoom
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 - Member; $40.00 - Non-member

Training for: General Assistance, Manager

Who Should Attend:

Overseers, GA Administrators, Town Managers (MTCMA credits for each class) or others responsible for administering General Assistance. This workshop provides a basic overview of the fundamental principles of General Assistance administration and compliance.

Agenda

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. GA Basics – Harrison Deah, GA Director, City of Westbrook

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Basic Fact Pattern– Jamie Longley, GA Manager, City of Auburn

10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Break

11:05 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Forms & Submitting State Forms – Stacey Parra, Deputy GA Administrator, Town of Union

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Break

12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Social Media – Rindy Fogler, General Assistance Caseworker, Bangor Public Health & Community Services

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Lump Sums – Chris Pupke, GA Director, City of South Portland

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Questions & Answers, and Submitted Scenarios – MWDA Board Members

 

Confirmation and Zoom Link
Registrants will receive their Zoom link and meeting details directly from MMA Zoom no later than 24 hours in advance. An official workshop confirmation from MMA will follow with further instructions and access to meeting materials. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have not received your link the day prior to the training. 

Questions / Cancellations
Cancellations must be submitted using this Cancellation form to cancel your registration for an event. Cancellations received on/after February 7, 2025 will be charged a $15 cancellation fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428.

Certificate of Attendance
Participants will receive an evaluation survey link following the webinar, and a certificate of attendance will be emailed one week after the event.

Membership
Join MWDA! Visit www.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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