VOLUME VI
July 27, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE

  • SCACAP Introduces Statewide YL Virtual Academy
  • SCACAP Spotlights Statewide Partnership
  • SCACAP EHS-CCP Update
  • SCACAP Congratulates New SC CCAP Graduates
  • A Call To Action
  • Statewide T/TA Plan
  • Statewide Community Level Initiatives
  • SCACAP July Recap
  • 2020 Mid-Fall Training Conference
SCACAP INTRODUCES THE STATEWIDE YOUTH LEADERSHIP VIRTUAL ACADEMY
At the request of selected agencies, South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships, Inc. (SCACAP) is pleased to announce the launching of the SCACAP Statewide Youth Leadership Virtual Academy to be held during Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 13, 2020.

The purpose of the Statewide Youth Leadership Virtual Academy is to increase social, emotional, financial literacy, team building, academic, and other vital skills for the youth. This academy will also provide top presenters to share professional development opportunities, youth forums and networking opportunities.

During these two weeks, youth will have the opportunity to spin the wheel and win gifts such as Chromebooks, Gift cards, and more...
SCACAP Launches Statewide Youth Leadership Website
This portal will be used by agencies and youth registered in the Statewide Youth Leadership Virtual Academy.
In order to ensure physical distancing, which does not mean social disconnection, SCACAP's Statewide Youth Leadership Website is a portal that will provide educational curriculum and resources to increase social, emotional, financial literacy, team building, academic, career and employment, and other vital skills for the youth in South Carolina. Youth will also have the opportunity to connect virtually using the built-in chatroom called "Youth Connections." The Virtual Academy is safe and monitored for youth to continue their learning and relationships while they may be separated due to COVID-19. The portal is restricted only to the participants of the Statewide Youth Leadership Virtual Academy. This portal is made available by designated SCACAP Staff to youth, youth counselors, and parents and is accessible 24/7 from any computer or mobile device at any time.
For more information regarding the Statewide Youth Leadership Virtual Academy, please email the State Association at ylp@scacap.org.
SCACAP SPOTLIGHTS STATEWIDE PARTNERSHIP
SC Head Start Collaboration Office
During the weeks of July 13 - July 24, 2020, Ms. Mary Lynne Diggs, Director of the SC Head Start Collaboration Office, attended National Virtual Training/Meetings utilizing the SCACAP Conference Room as a part of our ongoing statewide partnership.

SCACAP and the SC Head Start Collaboration Office (SCHSCO) work together to ensure Head Start's participation in systems-integration strategies to benefit low-income children and their families in the State of South Carolina. They enhance partnerships and mutually developed agendas with state-level organizations and agencies supporting low-income families in the SC HSCO  priority areas.

On Thursday, July 23, 2020, SCACAP's employees had the pleasure of receiving an "Overview of the Head Start & the State Head Start Collaboration Office" facilitated by Ms. Diggs. Thank you, Ms. Diggs, for providing a very informative overview!
SCACAP EARLY HEAD START-CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIPS (EHS-CCP) UPDATE
SCACAP EHS-CCP Host Virtual Pre-Service Training
South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships, Inc. (SCACAP) Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) will host its Annual Pre-Service Training Institute "Back to Learning and Play... Just in a Different Way"  beginning Monday, August 3, 2020, through Wednesday, August 5, 2020 . This Virtual Training Institute will provide our key stakeholders with essential best practices and strategies to support and deliver comprehensive educational, health and safety, and family engagement services. 

Attendees of SCACAP EHS-CCP's Pre-Service Institute will have the opportunity to hear from expert presenters on innovative topics focused on Teacher-Child Interaction for Individualized Learning, School Readiness, Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Data Management Systems, Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Annual Monitoring Review Focus Area 2 and more!
SCACAP CONGRATULATES
NEW SC CCAP GRADUATES!
Because of COVID-19 concerns, and trying to neither over-react nor underestimate, Mr. Charles McCann held the remaining three CCAP study group meetings—May, June, and early July—via Zoom Video Communications. On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, the CCAP candidates took the CCAP Examination to become a Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP). And the results are in…

Congratulations to the following South Carolina NEW CCAP Graduates:

  • Zsaquez Flucker, GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc.
  • Shenika Gibbs, Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.

You have achieved the highest professional milestone in the Community Action Industry. Please contact SCACAP if you are a new CCAP and your name is not listed above. We look forward to working with you as a CCAP to build the capacity of our network to serve those most in need. 
A CALL TO ACTION REMINDER
Helping People, Changing Lives is Participating in the Census!
We are seven months into the year, so now is time to make yourself count! Take ten minutes to fill out the Census to shape your future for the next decade. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location.
STATEWIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL (T/TA) ASSISTANCE PLAN
Please be on the lookout for the Statewide T/TA Plan Template for 2020-2021 that must be submitted to the Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (RPIC). The Statewide T/TA Plan is used to determine the T/TA needs across South Carolina's service areas. We need your help to complete the Region IV B survey for South Carolina by July 31, 2020.
STATEWIDE COMMUNITY LEVEL INITIATIVES
Does Your Agency Have A Community Level Initiative?
SCACAP (State Association) is charged with T/TA coordination, information dissemination, collaborate with the State OEO Office, Regional Associations, National CAP and other stakeholders participating in the Center of Excellence (COE) - Human Capacity and Community Transformation (HCCT) to develop state T/TA plans, assist the convening of state and regional T/TA initiatives, support the resources, and support overall efforts to improve the CSBG Performance Management Framework.

If your agency has a community-level initiative, please submit to cli@scacap.org by Friday, July 31, 2020 , for final review by SCACAP and our State Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) Office prior to the submission to Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (RPIC).
For further information on the criteria, please contact Ms. Jessica McMoore, CEO/Executive Director of SCACAP, and member of the National HCCT Steering Committee.
 SCACAP JULY RECAP
SCACAP Meets with SC CAAs to Discuss
Statewide Youth Leadership Virtual Academy Series
Due to the high volume of calls requesting SCACAP to convene statewide summer youth activities for the youth population, the South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships, Inc. (SCACAP) held a meeting via ZOOM on Monday, July 13, 2020, from 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm.

SC CAAs that were interested in SCACAP hosting a Statewide Youth Leadership Virtual Academy joined the meeting to discuss activities they are currently implementing in their programs and activities they would like for SCACAP to host. We were pleased to have 12 of the 14 agencies in attendance.
Overview of SCACAP's First Statewide 2020 Communication and Marketing Conference
The South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships, Inc. (SCACAP) would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for participating in our First Virtual 2020 Statewide Communication and Marketing Conference held July 14, 2020 from 10:30am-12:00pm.
 
We were pleased to have nearly over 50 participants from CAA/HS agencies, businesses, partners and stakeholders, making this conference a great success. We hope that you enjoyed the experience and took back valuable information from our keynote speaker, Dr. Gretchen D. Barron, Professional Speaker/Owner of Purposed Vision Consulting, LLC, and Newly Democrat Elect Richland County Council for District 7.
This conference was a kickstart to SCACAP's Communication and Marketing series and was one of the fee-based upcoming statewide trainings offered by SCACAP. SCACAP will also continue to provide free statewide training as well to meet the needs of the Network.
Conference Evaluation Results
We were delighted with the incredible responses to the overall Evaluation Surveys. The surveys suggested that the conference provided excellent information and training to the attendees. 
2020 MID-FALL TRAINING CONFERENCE UPDATE
Planning for the Statewide Mid Fall Training Conference 2020 Is Well Underway!
As you are aware the South Carolina Community Action Partnership and the South Carolina State Head Start Association will be hosting their Annual Statewide Mid Fall Training Conference November 30 - December 4, 2020 at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Please make your plans NOW to attend this dynamic and educational event.

We will continue to communicate and send updates about the conference and other training opportunities via email. Should you need additional information, please feel free to contact the State Association Office. For your utmost respect and cooperation, we remain. DO NOT MISS THIS EXCITIING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT!
Conference Registration Deadline: November 19, 2020
SCACAP will apply all registration fees received from the Spring Conference to the Mid Fall Conference. If you have not registered, please click the link to access the conference registration form:
Request for Exhibitors/Sponsors Deadline:
November 19, 2020
We are offering opportunities for Corporate Sponsorship, Contributors, Exhibitors and Advertisers to participate in this statewide event. The sponsorship will increase the visibility, enhance its image and present opportunities for networking with various agencies, businesses, community stakeholders and partners from across the State.

SCACAP will apply all exhibitor/sponsorship fees received from the Spring Conference to the Mid Fall Conference.   If you have not registered, please click the link to access the conference exhibitor/sponsorship form:

We look forward to seeing you at the conference! Based on the results of the pandemic, at the time of the conference, SCACAP will still be able to host this conference virtually. SCACAP is working and finding innovative solutions to continue fighting for economic security for our vulnerable population and to support the CAA, Head Start, and Weatherization agencies on the frontlines of this fight.
HOW TO SUBMIT TO THE HUB
We hope you enjoyed this edition of The Hub. Look for Volume III to stay updated on SCACAP news. If your agency would like to be featured in an upcoming volume of The Hub, send us your updates via email to thehub@scacap.org
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ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIPS, INC. (SCACAP)
SCACAP is a statewide nonprofit community-based organization that aims to develop and support programs to promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life for income-eligible children, youth, individuals, and families. SCACAP serves as a State clearinghouse or hub for the Community Action, Head Start, and Weatherization Networks that provides various programs and services to meet the needs of our targeted population, such as comprehensive early care, housing, energy assistance and efficiency programs, crisis and case management, employment, income management Nutrition, youth and senior programs, and a myriad of other programs. SCACAP advocates for policies that strengthen program services, coordinates extensive training, professional development, statewide data compilation and analysis, reporting, communication and marketing, resource and partnership development, research and strategic planning, statewide outreach and education, and a plethora of other services to build the capacity to enrich service delivery. SCACAP also implements statewide community based programming and is currently a grantee of an Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Program in nine counties throughout the State of SC.