Public Policy

Public Policy in Human Services

The National Human Services Assembly focuses on a variety of policy and advocacy issue areas, most notably in the youth, intergenerational, disabilities, aging, and the human service sector at-large or the broader nonprofit community.

Issues & Initiatives

As a membership association of nonprofit human service providers, the National Assembly tracks a diverse range of public policy issues, and chooses to act on certain priorities from time-to-time.

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Washington Policy Council

The Washington Policy Council is a dynamic group of public policy leaders from the National Assembly’s member organizations that come together about policy issues relating to human services.

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Latest Updates

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Public Charge Legislation...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new...

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TANF Legislation Reform...

American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) recently released Core Principles...

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Rewarding Service: How...

By John Maki, Alliance for Safety and Justice Signed into...

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National Reframing Initiative

Build public support for human services so that all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute to thriving communities.

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Celebrating 100 years of service!

This year, we are turning 100 years old. Read more on the NHSA blog and look for our Centennial Celebration date to be announced.

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