UC Davis Human Services

09/04/2026

“Tribes know the best for their communities, their families.” Learn why Glenn Basconcillo returns year after year to the National Tribal TANF Institute: https://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/blog/annual-tribal-tanf-unites-nations-for-change

Image description: Graphic featuring a winding road through mountains at sunset. Text reads, “You need to assert your sovereignty, your self-determination, self-governing abilities at every possible opportunity.” —Glenn Basconcillo, UC Davis instructor and panelist. UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Human Services logo appears at the bottom.

09/03/2026

OPEN TO ALL COUNTIES: Join renowned elder-law attorney Paul Greenwood for a free, interactive training especially for Adult Protective Services professionals on September 9 -- register now: https://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/section/aps-northern-academy-legal-support-financial-fraud-older-adults-echo-model-approach

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09/03/2026

From county to community: Learn how Lassen County Family Solutions Division - Wraparound Process is making a local effort: https://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/blog/county-community-lassen-family-services-makes-wraparound-local-effort

As Lassen Family Solutions’ Wraparound program manager Daisy Murdock shares, no matter where or how those connections happen, they’re what’s key to reaching the kids and families her team serves.

09/03/2026

Make the most of your county training contract! During Early Bird Registration, counties can send up to 16 staff to the Statewide Summit for less than the cost of a single Training Unit. Explore the workshops and register early!

Public assistance county staff and leaders across California—join us virtually Oct. 28–29 for a reimagined, essential professional learning experience designed to help you meet the challenges counties are navigating right now. As regulatory changes reshape the landscape, this timely two-day summ...

09/02/2026

This week's Newsletter features fidelity coach tips, upcoming trainings and a county's special Wraparound story -- read and share: https://view.e.cpe.ucdavis.edu/?vawpToken=WLNZY5VHGG3UTDNA34CXW6B32Y.120046

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09/01/2026

Our September APS Northern Academy Newsletter is here, featuring key resources for our 28-county NorCal region's professionals: https://view.e.cpe.ucdavis.edu/?vawpToken=5B2CT4F6WHNEBIDEU6PTLTWZJI.120046

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08/27/2026

New CFT and CANS training and resources are now available! Our Northern Academy has launched updated training, learning collaboratives, self-paced e-learning, technical assistance and additional resources to support CFT and CANS implementation and fidelity across California. Visit the blog to learn what’s new and explore the opportunities available:

The Northern Academy at UC Davis Human Services has launched new training, resources and learning opportunities to support Child and Family Team (CFT) and Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) implementation across California.

08/26/2026

Role-based courses, contracting and funding resources and an article from one of our own coaches -- all in this week's newsletter: https://view.e.cpe.ucdavis.edu/?vawpToken=GYU4F4XREX2EHEWARBJGSQSXGY.120049

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08/26/2026

Sarah Nelson, Tatyana Zaimudio and Tiffani Zaimudio share how helped them build skills, make connections and strengthen their work with families: https://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/blog/annual-tribal-tanf-unites-nations-for-change -tatyana-sarah

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08/26/2026

Join the CFT and CANS Learning Collaborative on September 1 for a session on Emergency Response and Safety Planning Child and Family Team Meetings, featuring a Ventura County facilitator. Connect with professionals across counties while discussing CFT and CANS practice, policy updates and skill development: https://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/section/cft-and-cans-learning-collaborative-261ssa811

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