ROMA Implementer Interest Form
We are currently working to determine how many people are interested in completing the process to become a ROMA Implementer. As you know we had a cohort complete the ROMA Implementer Process in 2016 and we have heard there are now additional agency representatives interested in completing the certification process. 

The process to become a ROMA Implementer (NCRI) involves demonstration of understanding of the basic concepts related to Results Oriented Management and Accountability, demonstration of your experience in using ROMA in your job duties, and acceptance of your role in the national network to promote the use of the full ROMA Cycle in your agency. There are four phases to the training and certification process: taking an E-Course, attending a one day Introduction to ROMA Training, preparation of a portfolio to demonstrate your understanding of the concepts and your use of the practices, and a final exam. The Application Fee for the 2018 Training and Certification Process is $775.00. 

If you are interested in joining the next cohort of Implementers we are asking that you fill out this short interest form by February 23rd: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/37RTG22

Please forward this to any interested agency representatives. 
CSBG Reporter and Community Action Plan Update
CSBG Reporter is currently working on developing the Community Action Plan and reporting modules. The Community Action Plan forms that were developed by the taskforce will be moving to CSBG Reporter and will be what is submitted on the May 1st deadline. Agencies can go ahead and begin working in the provided excel forms, as they will match the information needed to go into CSBG Reporter. We are looking for agency representatives who are interested in testing the system before it goes live. If you are interested in testing the system in the next few weeks please email [email protected] 
by February 9
. Training webinars will be conducted in the coming weeks. 
CSBG State Plan Comment Period
As you heard at VACAP, the CSBG State Office is working on their 2-year state plan which is due on September 1, 2018 to the Federal Office of Community Services. As part of the state plan process we are encouraging agencies to provide feedback to our office as part of a comment period. 

The first comment period will run from February 14- March 14. We will conduct a webinar on February 14th at 2pm to review the State Plan and the upcoming comment period process. 

Please join us for this webinar
February 14th - 2pm
Dial: +1 (646) 749-3122 
Access Code: 451-042-605 
 February and March At A Glance
  • February 14 - State Plan Webinar - 2pm
  • February 14- March 14 - 1st State Plan Comment Period
  • February 15 - Quarterly Reports Due 
  • February 15 - Early Bird Rate Ends for Volunteerism and Service Conference 
  • February 19 - State Offices Closed
  • February 23 - ROMA Implementer Form Due 
  • February 26- March 2 - NASCSP Conference, Arlington, VA 
Resources for Community Action 
NASCSP Data Taskforce 
Crosswalk for HeadStart and Weatherization
The CSBG DATA Task Force is convened by the National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) to assist the Office of Community Services (OCS) and NASCSP in understanding and addressing the CSBG Network's data needs and the use of data for analysis and continual improvement of results. 

The taskforce has created a LIHEAP/WIOA/WAP/HS Crosswalk  -  This is a technical assistance tool for the CSBG network to use when considering where or how to report indicators, services, or strategies for these four specific federal programs in the new CSBG Annual Report. It is understood that not all agencies have the same data collection and reporting capabilities and that there is discretion in selecting indicators to report for the CSBG network. As such, this crosswalk is a suggestion of where to report these programs. It is also understood that not only these programs can be reported in any of the listed indicators and that other programs may use the same indicators. 
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
2018 Data to be released on March 14th
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps wantsyou to be ready to respond and take advantage of the attention and excitement that comes with the release of the 2018 reports. Join their webinar to learn more about:
  • New features and resources in the 2018 Rankings, including a focus on health equity.
  • Tips for using featured tools and resources.
  • How to leverage the Rankings release to spur action in your community.

WEBINAR Information
Making the Most of the 2018 County Health Rankings Release
Tuesday, February 27 at 3 p.m. ET

Save the Date: 2018 Virginia Volunteerism and Service Conference 


The Annual Virginia Volunteerism and Service Conference is the Commonwealth's leading conference for organizations and individuals making a difference in their communities. Presented by the Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Services and the Virginia Service Foundation, this highly-interactive two-day conference featured a diverse array of instructional workshops, networking events and opportunities for service.

The 2018 Conference will be held May 21-22, at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Richmond - Midlothian.

The conference is open to the public and is ideal for volunteer service leaders, nonprofit executives, faith-based organization leaders, and government agency personnel.  Registration includes a networking reception, two breakfasts, two lunches, and two full days of workshops (30+ total!). General Early Bird Registration is $140 person (through February 15, 2018).

Agency Spotlight
Williamsburg James City County Community Action Raising Funds With Shoe Drive 
Williamsburg James City Community Action is currently hosting a shoe drive through March 9th. The organization is collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes, the shoes will be picked up by the Organization Funds 2 Orgs who collects shoes and distributes them to developing countries. The shoes are used to teach men and woman in these countries how to build a micro enterprise by refurbishing and selling the shoes. Funds 2 Orgs will donate money to Williamsburg James City Community Action for all shoes donated. 
 
Anyone who would like to donate can drop of at the following locations:
  • Williamsburg James City Community Action
  • Williamsburg YMCA
  • James City County Parks and Rec
  • Williamsburg Police Department
  • James City County Police Department
  • Fitness Concepts
  • Mechanicsville United Methodist Church
 For more information on this fundraiser please contact Shante Bell at  [email protected]

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