Events

Conferences & Training
2025 Conference - Seattle
The 76th annual conference for the Human Services Finance Officers (HSFO) will be held at the Hilton Motif in Seattle, Washington! Join us for a week of learning, networking and fun! For Chief Financial Officers, Budget Directors, Grants Managers, Cost Allocation Administrators and other financial professionals in the Health and Human Services sector, there is no better organization and conference in the United States. Learning objectives will focus on the financial and programmatic funding of large federal programs such as Medicaid, Title IV-E, TANF, SNAP, and more. Experts from states, tribes, counties and vendors from across the country will present on a variety of topics such as federal changes, cost allocation, financial requirements, rate setting, internal controls, risk mitigation, revenue enhancements and grants management. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions during each session but HSFO also offers a myriad of networking events to allow for knowledge share and relationship building. Can’t wait to see you there! HSFO refund policy and complaint resolution policy can be found at the following link: https://www.hsfo.org/policies.
Child Welfare - Basic
This training aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge and skills relevant to Child Welfare, including regulatory requirements and current topics. It covers the intricacies of funding streams in child welfare services. Participants can earn up to 16 hours of CPE.
Cost Allocation - Basic
This training covers the basics of public assistance cost allocation plans, including regulatory requirements and plan development processes. It also offers strategies for using cost allocation plans as a revenue optimization tool, with a focus on compliance with federal regulations. Participants will also learn about current issues affecting states and their cost allocation plans in the current budgetary climate.
Medicaid - Basic
Medicaid is a complex and ever-evolving program that provides health coverage, impacting the lives of millions daily. Whether you are new or have some experience, this training course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive general knowledge of the Medicaid program. This training program will provide participants up to 16 hours of CPE.
TANF - Basic
Get started with the basics of TANF and gain the essential skills needed to navigate the program with confidence. Participants will have an opportunity earn up to 16 hours of CPE. This training is tailored for those individuals needing to learn the basics of TANF.