December 2, 2020 | Issue 55
CSBG Supplemental Funds Information
As a reminder, on January 10, 2021 the CSBG Planning Document and CSBG Supplemental section in CSBG Reporter is due. We conducted a webinar on November 10th where we discussed both the planning document and the new section in CSBG Reporter. The webinar and planning document can be found on our website. If you have questions regarding either the planning document or CSBG Reporter, please do not hesitate to contact your Program Consultant.
Common Mistakes in Reporting Webinar
Recently our office has conducted a review of the CSBG 4th quarter reports. We have encountered several of the same mistakes and common misunderstandings. On Tuesday, December 15 the Virginia CSBG Office will be conducting a webinar to review the common mistakes and discuss how to best fix them. Please join this webinar to avoid confusion and be prepared moving into the second quarter.

Join Zoom Meeting
Tuesday, December 15th - 2pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86427473832
Meeting ID: 864 2747 3832
Passcode: CSBG2020!!
Community Action Updates
Upcoming Events
December 1 - Whole Family Convening (Part 1)
December 9 - 3pm - Executive Director Call
December 15 - 2pm - Common Mistakes in Reporting Webinar (details below)
December 17 - Whole Family Convening (Part 2)
December 24-25 - State Offices Closed
CSBG Board Training Series
On Monday, November 23rd the Virginia CSBG Team released a Board Training series on SamePage. Four-parts of a five-part series have been released. The 5th part will be released in the coming weeks. Each part of the series is between 20-30 minutes long, a discussion guide was also created to go along with the series. The discussion guide contains discussion questions, quiz questions, activities and resources. While this training series is not a requirement we do encourage agencies to use this as a resource either during a board meeting or prior to a meeting. We also hope agencies use the discussion guide and dive deeper into each topic. You can find the links to each training within the Discussion Guide.
First Quarter Report and Initial Status Reports - Review Process
We want to thank all agencies for completing their 2020-2021 first quarter progress report and their Initial Status Reports for Supplemental Funds. Our office is currently reviewing those reports and will provide feedback as needed in the coming weeks. If you have any questions please reach out to your Program Consultant.
STOP Inc. Reveals New Mobile Telehealth Clinic
 STOP Inc. is excited to announce they have received their long awaited Mobile Telehealth Clinic (MTC)!   The MTC is dedicated to three exemplary medical professionals who have all dedicated their lives to providing members of their communities with the very best medical care possible!   It is an privilege for the Board and Staff of STOP Inc. to name the MTC in honor of Dr. Juan Montero of Chesapeake, Virginia;  Dr. Edwin Chapman of Washington, D.C. and Dr. L. D. Britt of Suffolk, Virginia.  The “Montero-Chapman-Britt Mobile Telehealth Clinic”,  A Health Care Initiative of STOP Inc. will be housed in Franklin, VA.
Community Action Resources
Community Action Code of Ethics 101
Community Action Partnership Webinar
December 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Join Denise Harlow, CCAP and Renae Dismuke, CCAP for a walk through and discussion about the Community Action Code of Ethics and how they apply to those working in Community Action and how they impact our daily work. The Code of Ethics is a core element of being a Community Action professional and this session will provide attendees a chance to review them in depth and ask questions. 

Virginia Community Services Block Grant Office