Upcoming Events at FPWA

• APPLY NOW FOR FPWA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS - FPWA is once again awarding grants to member agencies to meet one-time needs of clients. These grants are funded by The New York Times Neediest Cases Campaign. There will be a mandatory information meeting on Friday, February 10 at 9:30am at FPWA. Applications are due March 1, 2012. For more information download the Managed Grant Application or contact Judy Milone, ph. (212) 801-1350, to RSVP for the information meeting.

• January 20 at noon at FPWA - AIDS Leadership Coalition Meeting. The AIDS Leadership Coalition is an advisory group primarily composed of FPWA members which works to identify and shape humane and just public health policies for New York communities affected by HIV and AIDS. Visit the ALC page for more information. For more information or to RSVP contact Esther Lok, phone (212) 801-1312

• January 25, 9:30am to noon at FPWA - Child Welfare Agency Executive Task Force. Representatives from Case Commons will present on Casebook, an innovative, internet-based application that uses Web 2.0 technology to revolutionize child welfare case management. For more information or to RSVP contact Noah Franklin, Senior Policy Analyst for Child Welfare & Workforce Development, ph. (212) 801-1376.

• January 27 at 10:00am at the Department of Youth and Community Development (156 William Street, NY, NY) - Youth Services Network meeting with Commissioner Mullgrav. For more information or to RSVP contact Kathy Fitzgibbons, phone (212) 801-1341.

• February 13, all day - Albany Advocacy Day. SAVE THE DATE! FPWA members are invited to join us for this all-day trip. Your perspective as a service provider and constituent can illuminate key policy priorities and increase our impact as we work to educate our leaders on the needs of low-income New Yorkers. For more information or to RSVP contact Greg Richane, ph. (212) 801-1316.

• March 8, 8:30am to 11:00am at FPWA - FPWA's 12th Annual City Legislative Breakfast. SAVE THE DATE! Join us for this annual event to hear from New York City Council members about their plans and priorities for the city budget. For more information contact Greg Richane, ph. (212) 801-1316.