US Department of Health & Human Services

The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) in Washington, DC, is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of low-income residents by facilitating access to a comprehensive range of healthcare services. Their mission encompasses preventive care, primary care, urgent care, and critical health services tailored for those in need. DHCF oversees numerous programs, including Medicaid and the Health Care Alliance, catering to residents without other insurance options. The agency promotes the well-being of the community through initiatives focused on maternal health, behavioral health integration, and health program integrity, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the support they require. Generated from the website

The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, located in Washington, D.C., is a professional society of the state and territory agency heads responsible for career technical education. Founded in 1920, NASDCTEc has a membership of more than 200 senior state staff and individuals that work to ensure quality career technical education at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. The association is governed by a board of directors comprising 16 members that include one associate member representative and four officers. NASDCTEc hosts two national meetings every year that provide information on legislation, research, and emerging issues important to career technical education. It maintains an active listing service system for state directors, and publishes a monthly electronic newsletter.