APHSA works
with and through its members, the nation’s public human services leaders, to actively provide resources and opportunities for achieving gainful employment and independence; healthier and stronger
families, adults, and communities; and sustained well-being of children and
youth. Through both broad initiatives and specifically
tailored programs—financial assistance, family services, health care, work
opportunities, and other pragmatic and workable ways to support transitions
away from dependence—human
service agencies are increasing the overall health and
well-being of all Americans.
This work is presented through the Pathways Initiative, a body of
successful approaches and policy improvements that will facilitate this
critical transition. APHSA has published a series of
papers and policy briefs that advance and undergird the Pathways agenda.
Our papers focus on key outcome areas; provide a background summary of present
policy and funding concerns; explain our broad vision for lasting and
sustainable solutions; and present the policy priorities necessary to implement
these solutions. They also provide more detailed policy recommendations to
support system modernization. As papers are published or updated, they
will be posted here.
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