MWDA's General Assistance Basics Workshop
Date: 9/26/2025 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Sponsor: Maine Welfare Directors Association
Location: In-Person only – Maine Municipal Association, Augusta, ME
Time: Registration 8:30 – 9:00; Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Presenter(s): Harrison Deah, GA Director, City of Westbrook; Paige Kombakis, Social Services Regional Coordinator, Cumberland County;
Cost: $45.00 - Member; $65.00 - Non-member
Training for: MWDA
Who Should Attend:
Overseers, GA Administrators, Town Managers (MTCMA credits for each class) or others responsible for administering General Assistance. This workshop provides a basic overview of the fundamental principles of General Assistance administration and compliance.
Agenda:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - GA Basics Overview – Harrison Deah, GA Director, City of Westbrook
10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. - Introduction to MWDA Website, Resources & Forms– Paige Kombakis, Social Services Regional Coordinator, Cumberland County
10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Applications: Start to Finish– MWDA Board Members
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. - Lunch
12:45 – 2:15 p.m. - Applications: Wrap-Up – MWDA Board Members
2:15 – End - Questions & Answers – MWDA Board Members
Confirmation:
Confirmation of class registration will be sent out one week prior to the start of the event. If an email has been provided, the confirmation will be sent electronically. If no email is on file, the confirmation will be mailed to the billing address provided on the registration form. Directions to the facility can be found on the MMA website at www.memun.org.
Questions/Cancellations:
Cancellations must be submitted using this Cancellation form to cancel your registration for an event. Cancellations received before 9/22/25 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 9/22/25 will be charged 50% of the course fee (minimum of $15.00). Any registrant who does not attend and does not cancel their registration (i.e., no-show) and any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428.
ADA Message:
In order to ensure your complete participation, we would appreciate your informing us of any special requirements you may have due to a disability.
Membership:
Join MWDA! Visit www.mainewelfaredirectors.org to download a membership application or call the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428.
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