Members of the Living at Home Network have access to the following supports and advocacy efforts. The Network provides the following LAHN Membership Perks:
Resources and problem solving
- Creates opportunities to learn best practices from other network members on programming and fundraising, resulting in a helpful support system
- Is a resource when operational issues and questions arise, saving members time and frustration
- Can provide model/sample operational documents (such as position descriptions and board orientation checklist), minimizing members having to “reinvent the wheel”
- Finds liability and property insurance at lower group rates, saving costs for individual members
- Has documented Guiding Principles for developing program services
- Provides members free access to the Elderberry database (for program statistics)
- Can help establish fiscal agent contracts (for grants)
- Hosts an annual statewide conference for network members
Representation and visibility
- Advocates with DHS (Department of Human Services) on issues such as grant processes, provider enrollment, and resource needs, which produces a strong collective voice
- Recognizes all members when working with funding and aging services partners, which fosters member visibility and credibility
- Represents Network members on the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging
- Promotes regional representatives on the LAHN Board
Legislative advocacy
- Coordinates nonpartisan, legislative advocacy for state funding available to members, creating a united front on the importance of members’ work in communities statewide
- Seeks connections to legislators associated with aging-related issues
- Provides periodic updates on issues that may impact program services and funding
Interested in joining the Network or starting a Living at Home program in your community? To learn more about LAHN Membership Perks and what’s involved, contact the Living at Home Executive Director at director@lahnetwork.org.