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.

In order to best achieve our outcomes, all attendees are required to complete our pre-survey.  The information collected from this survey will allow us to structure our small group activities in a way that enables attendees to network with others.  This is also where we will gather information related to dietary restrictions and any other access needs.  The pre-survey will be sent to registrants when registration closes. 

*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/.

Dates & Times:

July 29, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

July 30, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Please note: Certificates for becoming a Certified CAPS Facilitator will only be given to attendees who complete the entire training.

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 x320 or email povertysimulation@communityaction.org. Registration deadline is July 7, 2025 at 12 pm CST.

The registration fee covers all training materials and breakfast and lunch on July 30, 2025. You can pay by credit card online, or you can click on 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, 3337 Emerald Lane. Jefferson City, MO 65109. Please note that if you chose to pay offline, the payment deadline is July 7, 2025. If Missouri CAN does not receive your payment by July 7, 2025 your spot will be offered to someone on the waiting list.

Registration Cost:

Standard Registration: $595 per person

Missouri CAN Members OR Employees of Missouri Member Agencies: $250 per person (To receive this discount, please sign into your individual NEON account prior to registering.  Please note, this discount is only available to members of Missouri Community Action Agencies who have signed up for an individual membership, or are employees of Missouri's member agencies.) 

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be in writing, and there will be a $150 cancellation fee for ALL registrations cancelled after July 7, 2025. The cancellation fee is waived if there is a substitution.

Hotel Reservations:

A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of Monday, July 28, 2025 - Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel, 8801 NW 112th St, Kansas City, MO 64153, at a special room rate of $132 per night plus tax. To secure a room at this discounted rate, please Book your group rate for MO Community Action Network  before July 7, 2025, the hotel reservation deadline.  Pay close attention when making reservations via link & select your actual arrival & departure dates. Please only use the dedicated link to make reservations & not by Goggle searching the Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel. Doing so will result in the inability to revise or cancel any bookings due to not making them directly through the Hilton link. 

Transportation: Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel provides guests complimentary shuttle service to/from Kansas City International Airport.

Other Questions?

For any other information about the Community Action Poverty Simulation or facilitator training, or to request accommodations for this event, please contact Missouri CAN at (573) 634-2969 x320 or email us at povertysimulation@communityaction.org