MWDA's GA Basics Workshop

Sponsored by: Maine Welfare Directors Association
This workshop has reached capacity. Walk-ins will not be accepted. For questions, please contact training@memun.org.
Date: 9/20/2024
Location: In-Person only - Maine Municipal Association Conference Center, 60 Community Dr., Augusta, ME 04330
Time: Registration: 8:30-9:00 am | Workshop: 9:00 am - 3:15 pm
Presenter(s): Various - see Agenda
Cost: Member: $45 | Non-member: $65

Training for: General Assistance, 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 – Harrison Deah, GA Director, City of Westbrook

 

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.   Basic Fact Pattern & Submitting State Forms – Stacey Parra, Deputy GA Administrator, Town of Union & Ryan Gorneau, GA Program Manager, City of Portland

 

10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.   BREAK

 

11:05 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.     Basic Fact Pattern & Submitting State Forms (Continued)

 

11:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.     Forms – Jane Maynard, GA Administrator, City of Saco

 

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.    BREAK

 

12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.     Social Media and Pay Sources– Rindy Fogler, General Assistance Caseworker, Bangor Public Health & Community Services & Harrison Deah, GA Director, City of Westbrook

 

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.       Utility Disconnects – Paige Kombakis, Social Services Regional Coordinator, Cumberland County

 

2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.       DHHS Visit

 

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.       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 9/16/24 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 9/16/24 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.