Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2025 CAK Annual Conference. The conference is June 10-12, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream, Lexington, KY.
Use this form to submit proposed sessions individually. All submissions will be notified of either acceptance or denial by February 1, 2025.
Presentations may be about any topic of interest to the Community Action Network, including but not limited to:
Aging: Home Visit Safety, Senior Hunger, Wellness and Recreational Programs, Economic Security, Elderly Mental Health, Technology for Seniors, Senior Mobility and Transportation.
CSBG: Organizational Standards, ROMA, Community Level Initiatives, Whole Family Approach, Community Engagement Strategies, Survey Evaluation Techniques.
Case Management and Family Support: Role and Responsibilities of a Case Manager, Client Assessment Techniques, Crisis Intervention, Client Advocacy, Customer Service, Navigating Social Services for Clients, Documentation Best Practices.
Head Start: Risk Management, Classroom Management, ChildPlus, Family Development, Understanding Child Development, Policy Updates, Learning Strategies, Parent Engagement, Nutrition and Health Programs.
Information Technology: Cyber Security, Data Protection/Security, Data Tools (Excel), IT Audits, Disaster Recovery, Emerging Tech Trends, IT Policy Development, Remote Work Technologies.
Leadership: Board Governance, Evidence-based decision making, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Board Relations, Succession Planning, Crisis Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Leadership, Team Building Strategies.
Organizational Management: Finance and accounting, Human Resources, Legal aspects, Contractual Obligations, Staff Development, Remote Work Policies, Employee Wellness Programs, Conflict Resolution.
Program Management: Fund Development, Grant writing and management, Partnership Development, Establishing Fees for Service, Social Media for Nonprofits, Community Engagement, Multi-program Coordination, Housing Programs, Workforce Development
Transportation: Policy Administration, Driver Training Techniques, Building a Transportation Program, Risk Management, Eco-friendly Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, Passenger Safety Training.