Dear APNA Members and Friends, Greetings from the new world order…What a sea change we are all experiencing as agency owners, affiliates, and human beings in 2020. While struggling to do business in the time of COVID-19, APNA has come to play an important role as a timely source of great information for our members....Read More

One of APNA’s main objectives as an organization is “to develop and maintain high ethical and professional standards of service” for our industry. We would be remiss if we did not address the racism and inequities facing our nation; issues that not only threaten our values and ethics as individuals, but APNA’s as an organization....Read More

APNA agencies have always been committed to creating successful and happy relationships between employees and families which includes advising on HR best practices. Last November, Philadelphia passed landmark legislation, the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights providing for legal protections for all in home employees. The bill goes into effect in May of 2020.  These bills...Read More

The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on the past year and start intentional planning for the year ahead. Whether it is making big adjustments on how you run your business or establishing small objectives that help you reach larger goals, adjusting things can allow for greater success in 2019....Read More

Conference!!! It is my favorite time of year! I am energized by the sessions, speakers, and especially by my peers. Each day is filled with brainstorming, planning, and goal-setting, and I always leave with so many fresh ideas!! And then…I get back to work and family and life takes over once again. Inevitably six months later I...Read More