The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) is an interactive, immersive experience that gives participants a glimpse into the structural barriers facing individuals living on low-income. In order to most effectively utilize this tool, Missouri CAN encourages all CAPS kit users to invest in the Poverty Simulation Facilitator Training. *During the first day of this event, all participants will experience the Poverty Simulation as family members. Then on day two, participants will gain the skills necessary to plan, promote, direct, and facilitate a Poverty Simulation in their own community.

For those who are flying, we suggest flying in on Sunday so you won't have to worry about delays or cancellations of flights. 

*Please note that the registration fee covers the cost of facilitator training only, not the CAPS kit. In order to obtain a copyright license and Poverty Simulation kit, please visit http://www.povertysimulation.org/.  

Agenda: Click here for the schedule of events.

Dates & Times:

October 21, 2019 | 12:45PM-4:30PM

October 22, 2019 | 8:15AM-4:00PM

Event Registration:

Please note that all attendees for the Poverty Simulation training need to register for the event through this online form. Missouri CAN is unable to accept event registration via mail or phone. The training has a maximum capacity of 80 participants, and it has historically filled to capacity very quickly. Click the button above and fill out the fields as prompted to secure your spot today! After registration is complete, you will receive an email to confirm. If you do not receive an email, or if you are unsure if your registration is complete, please call us at 573-634-2969 or email povertysimulation@communityaction.org. Registration deadline is September 26, 2019.

The registration fee covers all training materials and lunch on October 22, 2019. You can pay by credit card online, or you can check the “pay later” box at checkout in order to pay by check or PO. POs can be emailed to povertysimulation@communityaction.org and checks made payable to Missouri Community Action Network can be mailed to Missouri CAN, 2014 William St. Jefferson City, MO 65109. Please note that if you chose to pay offline, the payment deadline is September 26, 2019. If Missouri CAN does not receive your payment by September 26, 2019 your spot may be offered to someone on the waiting list.

Fee Schedule:

Standard registration for this event is $420. Register by August 26, 2019 for $50 off the standard fee. For every two attendees your organization registers, get the third half off! That’s just $185 for your third registrant on and before August 26, 2019 and $210 after August 26, 2019.

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be in writing, and there will be a $50 cancellation fee for ALL registrations cancelled after September 26, 2019. The cancellation fee is waived if there is a substitution.

Attention Missouri Community Action Agency Employees:

If you are a current employee of a Missouri Community Action Agency, there is no cost for this training if you register before the early-bird deadline of August 26, 2019. All MO CAA staff that register after August 26, 2019 will incur a $50 registration fee. In order to receive this discount, please sign in to your individual NEON account prior to registering. Please note that any MO CAA registrant who cancels after September 26, 2019 or does not show up on the day of the training will incur a $50 cancellation fee. 

Hotel Reservations:

A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of October 20-22, 2019 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel at a special room rate of $119 per night plus tax. To secure a room at this discounted rate, please make your reservations online here or you may call 1-800-468-3571 or 314-429-1100 before noon on September 29, 2019 the hotel reservation deadline. This does not include breakfast.

Transportation:

The Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel provides guests complimentary shuttle service to/from Lambert International Airport.

Other Questions?

For any other information about the Community Action Poverty Simulation or facilitator training, or to request disability accommodations for this event, please contact Missouri CAN at (573) 634-2969 or email us at povertysimulation@communityaction.org