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WORKER & FAMILY SUPPORT

The Worker & Family Support Subcommittee authorizes and oversees a range of critical supports for workers, children, and families. On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - 2:00 pm the Worker & Family Support (116th Congress) met with a call to action to examine the construct of policy related to the Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood appropriation.  the Committee on Ways and Means submission for the record page. To submit a statement or letter for the record of a hearing or request for written comments, please follow these instructions here. All responses are due, today, Tuesday, June 25, 2019. 

Fathers & Families Coalition of America submitted the following and we encourage others to submit today!

http://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/images/FFCAPOLICY/Committee-Submission-for-Celebrating-Fathers-and-Families-Federal-Support-for-Responsible-Fatherhood.pdf

 

Parents in Recovery Training June, 6th & 7th, 2019

Fathers & Families Coalition of America is sharing specialized training for those who work with parents in the healing process from addiction disease.  The Fatherhood Project, located in Boston, Massachusetts at The Mass General Hospital, is making a unique west-coast training opportunity in Phoenix, Ari. The Fatherhood Project is an evidence-based, innovative program Parents in Recovery. The program curriculum is designed to teach advanced parenting skills in a supportive environment. Registration fees start at $99.00. The training is to show other frontline providers working with mothers and fathers in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (Opioids, other drugs, and Alcohol). Participants will leave with a model to implement in their agency or practice. One of the most exciting parts of the training, The Fatherhood Project conducts an active group of volunteers in recovery as an innovative teaching strategy. The Fatherhood Project Model, "Parents in Recovery," has been successful in Minnesota and now comes to Phoenix, Arizona June 6th & 7th. Continued Education Units are available for practitioners. For more information, please visit The Fatherhood Project at www.thefatherhoodproject.org.

 

 

Policy Drives Practice - Be A Driver!

Fathers and Families Coalition of America, we address issues essential to the well-being of our nation’s children and families through family engagement, building healthy communities and at the core, policies that support parents, not just dads but all parents. When you join the Fathers & Families Coalition of America, we facilitate beyond a great national/internationally attended conference with a focus on social policy and connecting others to support each other. 

Join Fathers & Families Coalition of America for an extraordinary Call to Action! Mark your calendar for the following important dates as it is related national policy on Fathers in America!

Friday, June 7th, 11:00 am EST,  National Open Call- Unifying Voice on Fatherhood Initiatives. FFCA will lead with hundreds of leaders throughout the nation to prepare for  The House Ways and Means Worker, and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis announced today that the Subcommittee would hold a hearing, titled “Celebrating Fathers and Families: Federal Support for Responsible Fatherhood” (Sign up here to get all information)

Tuesday, June 11th, at 2:00 pm, EST “Celebrating Fathers and Families: Federal Support for Responsible Fatherhood” in room 2020 Rayburn House Office Building, as well as the Ways and Means Subcommittee YouTube Channel. (see below for details or here)

 

Fathers & Families Coalition of America is honored to announce a special Congressional Open & Engaging Presentation/Chat Session at the Unified Voice for Fatherhood Initiatives.  

Additional guest speaker for a national call to action, A Unified Voice for Fatherhood Initiatives, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in New York City and virtual participation. We are honored to have The Office of Congressman Danny K. Davis (07-IL) Jill Hunter-Williams, Ph.D., Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-07), 2159 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, www.davis.house.gov join us all to discuss a few essential policy items and receive information from leaders. We ask that you register today to ensure space is available in-person and the WebEx Virtual Platform. Only registered leaders/guests will have access to this meeting open to all.

The Office of Congressman Davis with key staff from the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee on the House Ways and Means Committee, want to use this time to accomplish three items on our agenda:

Provide a brief on the following items that includes the Family First Act, child support, child welfare, and funded programs on fatherhood. Intention to listen to those leaders of what they believe is needed to improve, expand, or address with current fatherhood funded programs through the federal government. Finally, how can the Ways and Means subcommittee as well as members of Congress or other elected offices be part of bridging local initiatives, state initiatives, and part of a national unified voice on fatherhood with the involvement of Congress?

This is an opportunity for practitioners and leaders to give thoughtful insight on areas of improvement state to state as well as currently funded fatherhood programs Why is this an important meeting and why did I ask Congressman Davis to have his team and others from this important subcommittee join on this national stakeholders meeting?

Congressman Danny K. Davis currently serves as Chairman of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee on the House Ways and Means Committee. The Worker and Family Support Subcommittee (formerly known as the Human Resources Subcommittee) has jurisdiction to issues that relate to the public assistance provisions of the Social Security Act, including temporary assistance for needy families, child care, child and family services, child support, foster care, adoption, supplemental security income, social services, eligibility of welfare recipients for food stamps, and low-income energy assistance. Therefore, any program in these funded areas from Head Start to OFA could be part of more than a listening session but a viable strategic kick-off to both receive and give insights for strengthening families and fatherhood initiatives!

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, also known as Child Abuse Prevention Month in America, dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse since 1983. Fathers and Families Coalition has been a champion to address the impacts fathers have on the prevention of child abuse. We hope to share a story of love that manifested towards healing. Listen to the story of just one of several leaders who are guest lecturers at Fathers and Families Coalition of America, Ms. LaTasha C. Watts, Founder and CEO of the Purple Project as she shares her journey of pain that ended with an embracing love of her father.

 

 

Social Policy

Fathers and Families Coalition of America, we address issues essential to the well-being of our nation’s children and families through family engagement, building healthy communities and at the core, policies that support parents, not just dads but all parents.

Join Us Second Policy & Call to Action Meeting

Fathers and Families Coalition of America, with national peers, have set a tentative schedule for Thursday, May 9th, as we discuss particular models that have successfully developed statewide efforts inclusive government at all state, county, municipality levels. How to examine the attached strings" to avoid thwarted efforts of a commission/coalition/network? How to build networks/commissions/coalitions with the active and leading voices from key leaders such as: Grassroots entities, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, the private sector, social networks, e.g., rotary, current associations such as and not limited to state-wide associations of child welfare, Head Start, child support, behavioral health agencies, social workers (NASW local), etc., education, and practitioners? How can we start interconnecting with the current states with colleagues who signed up?

The goals for Thursday, May 9th include:  (1) Continued expansion of requested information, (2) Initiate a system of communication (3) Define key stakeholders in each state-local potential team to form a narrowed group and messaging, (4) What efforts could we engage with the policy leaders  in the current fiscal year? This is an open opportunity for leaders who want to strive for excellence in strengthening families initiatives. 

SAVE THE DATE20th Annual Families & Fathers National Conference 2019March 4th - 7th, 2019 Hilton Los Angeles Airport5711 W Century Blvd,Los Angeles, CA 90045 A closing celebration, Thursday, March 7, 2019 6:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. join us here

Mr. Matt Barnes - 2019 Father of the Year National Recipient

 

Reading the story of strength given to Mr. Barnes from his mother as she modeled perseverance, it is easy to imagine where the fire came from when Matt was playing in for UCLA or in the NBA as well as his passion as a father. Playing in any professional sport is something individuals do and not define who they are for others or their family. When nominated there were discussions about the great love to be the best dad possible. The basketball court was just the beginning for retired NBA Champion Matt Barnes whose 14- year career included roles on the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Clippers to name a few. Having studied History at UCLA, the Sacramento native has entered the investment world as an entrepreneur with a bold vision that pushes all boundaries. Known for a fierce, competitive spirit on the court, Matt is no stranger to a challenge. While navigating the roadblocks of very public life, retirement is just the beginning. His authenticity and compassion set the stage for a compelling story where success belongs to those who give their all. One of Matt's biggest rewards are his sons Carter and Isaiah

Further demonstrating his dedication to improving the lives of others, Matt founded Athletes Vs. Cancer (AVC) in honor of his mother Ann who lost her battle to the disease in 2007. With a mission to provide patients and their families with resources to allow them to fight, AVC partners with research institutions and celebrities to enhance public awareness of innovative treatment methods with the ultimate goal of prevention. 

 

SAVE THE DATE20th Annual Families & Fathers National Conference 2019March 4th - 7th, 2019 Hilton Los Angeles Airport5711 W Century Blvd,Los Angeles, CA 90045 A closing celebration, Thursday, March 7, 2019 6:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. join us here

Mr. Paris Escovedo 2019 Father of the Year National Recipient

During the closing gala that is intended for our conference attendees, speakers, guests, honorees and open to the public Fathers and Families Coalition of America presents Dr. Ramon & Dr. Yolanda Nieves Family Affair National Awards Gala (a red tie/red dress event).  We are honored to host Paris A. Escovedo as a time to honor a father, mentor for children, husband, son and an amazing man who gives to others with The Honorable Stanley Seiderman National Father of the Year, Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the closing of the 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference. Come and celebrate Paris as he receives this national award was established with the FFCA to recognize fathers who are righteous and upright men in their communities. Ethel Seiderman, then widow created criteria prior her to meeting her beloved after her passing in 2016. Since 2006, she requested this National Father of the Year Award goes to not those will greater opportunities but for those who went through have risen above their adversities to become "Righteous and Upright Men." Mrs. Seiderman wanted the nomination(s) to come from the community and share how the nominated father(s) have offered their time and talents to enhance children, youth and families. It was her request to highlight fathers who have used the influential role of fatherhood with an active lifestyle to a cause bigger than themselves by making a positive contribution to their children, as well as youth and families in their community.

Join us at our closing event celebrating fathers, couples, and servant leadership (reserve your ticket here)

SAVE THE DATE20th Annual Families & Fathers National Conference 2019March 4th - 7th, 2019 Hilton Los Angeles Airport5711 W Century Blvd,Los Angeles, CA 90045 A closing celebration, Thursday, March 7, 2019 6:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. join us here

 

Senator Holly J. Mitchell 2019 Honorable John S. Martinez National Leadership Recipient

During the closing gala intended for our conference attendees, speakers, guests, honorees, and open to the public Fathers and Families Coalition of America presents Dr. Ramon & Dr. Yolanda Nieves Family Affair National Awards Gala (a red tie/red dress event). FFCA is honored to host our 2019 Honorable John S. Martinez National Leadership Award - A Champion For Healthy Families to the Honorable Holly J. Mitchell, Senator for the State of California. The most recent honoree, 2018 Honorable John S. Martinez National Leadership Recipient, was Congresswoman Maxine Waters (C.A.), and we celebrate Senator Holly J. Mitchell for the 2019 Honorable John S. Martinez National Leadership Recipient. Senator Mitchell is representing nearly 1 million residents of the 30th Senate District, which ranges from Century City to South Los Angeles and takes in Culver City, Cheviot Hills, Crenshaw District, USC, downtown L.A. and a portion of Inglewood.

A third-generation native Angeleno, Senator Holly J. Mitchell, is the proud daughter of career public servants and the protégé of community leaders who instilled in her a passion for service. She continued her family legacy of "firsts" when she was named the first African American to chair the powerful Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee in December 2016. Less than two months later, a profile in The Los Angeles Times described Senator Mitchell as "the Legislature's moral compass." Holly proved to be just that in 2017 and 2018 when she oversaw the adoption of consecutive state budgets of nearly $200 billion. These state initiatives won wide praise for directing funds to elementary and college students, the healthcare systems, and long-neglected programs to assist infants, the elderly, youth, and working families. 

Register Now for A Reduced New Year's Rate Through January 31st!20th Annual Families and Fathers National Conference, March 4-7, 2019, at the Hilton LAX Hotel Los Angeles, California. Invest In Yourself Today!fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/national-conference/20th-annual-families-and-fathers-conference-registration.htmlNew year, new you! Invest in yourself this year with the FFCA Conference, a conference for family-building and father outreach that will empower you to help others more effectively. Fathers and Families Coalition of America is nearing the 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference, March 4-7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California with a comprehensive program that hosts presenters from the United Kingdom, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Bolivia and throughout the United States.Conference Overview 

January always brings an opportunity for new beginnings. TAKE A LOOK AT SPECIAL SPEAKERS 20th Annual Families & Fathers Conference - March 4-7, 2019Early Conference Rates Extended to January 31st!As we have now embarked on this new year of opportunity and a new beginning, we enter it with some beautiful reminders. Crossing over into a new year is an important event. We need to spend some time reflecting on the past and plan the future. One of the challenges and a reminder of some significant things to take with the crossover into 2019 take advantage of growing (professionally, connections, and self-resetting) that the time with some fantastic speakers will provide. Time is one part of our lives you cannot get back, therefore, do not miss out on time together at the 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference to make communities a better place. For those who desire to develop integrative approaches working with children and families, prepare and join us in Los Angeles, California think outside the box.WHY ARE THE CONFERENCE PRESENTERS SO GOOD? Why and how is each of the talks and workshops consistently so engaging, understandable and powerful? FFCA is committed to ensuring that each attendee has so many sessions to choose from that it is hard to select which workshop. FFCA selects diverse speakers that have proven to be engaged with the attendees throughout all presentations. Facts are relevant and can even be critical, but FFCA's conference has speakers that will give you the resources, skills, and give them an emotional context to go from facts to applying in direct-practice, creating family-centered services, or make facts speak in your life.  In the process of selecting presenters, we choose those talented individuals who are more approachable and more audience-friendly — the best speakers on building resilient communities, healthier families, improving outcomes for children and strengthening families by enhancing services with fathers. In sixty-days, speakers will reach into their bag of expertise and examples, and bring their presentations to life for attendees to use. This is what connects them to the audience.We have over 50 workshops, special series that focus on Head Start and Early Head Start fatherhood programs as well as international experts on the impacts of fathers and child development you do not want to miss out.Listen to a few of the 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference presenters today!   Dr. Rosina McAlpineAustralian Leader for Child Development and leader of One of FFCA's Australian Affiliates - A Featured Opening Day FFCA Talk Speaker and PresenterLaTasha C. Watts, Award Winning Child Advocate,Author, Speaker, and Champion of Children in Foster-Care, Founder & CEO of The Purple Project - A Featured FFCA Talk Speaker Day 2Dr. Warren Farrell, TED Talk Speaker International Best-Selling Author A Featured Closing FFCA Talk Speaker - Day 3Barbara Coloroso TED Talk Speaker International Best-Selling Author - Early Childhood Expert - Opening Day Presenter20th Annual Families and Fathers National Conference, March 4-7, 2019, at the Hilton LAX Hotel Los Angeles, California. Invest In Yourself Today!LIMITED DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLELEARN MOREfathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/national-conference/host-hotel-reservations-20th-annual-conference.htmlInvest In Yourself Today! fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/national-conference/20th-annual-families-and-fathers-conference-registration.html  New year, new you! Invest in yourself this year with the FFCA Conference, a conference for family-building and father outreach that will empower you to help others more effectively. Fathers and Families Coalition of America is nearing the 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference, March 4-7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California with a comprehensive program that hosts presenters from the United Kingdom, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Bolivia and throughout the United States.2019 Preliminary Conference Program.pdf (2.19 MB)

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State Planning Mini-Grants on FatherhoodThe FRPN plans to issue up to 12, $10,000 grants to support state planning projects to develop, augment or sustain initiatives to promote father inclusion in policies and practices in state agencies, departments, and programs that serve families. Awards to a single administering agency such as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, a state or local government agency, a public or private university or a research organization. We will accept applications (one per state) on a rolling basis through December 31, 2018.

Planning groups must include the State Child Support (IV-D) director or his/her designee, a researcher with a focus on fatherhood or family policy and at least one other high-level state official.

Download the application. Please direct any questions to Jessica Pearson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

More information about this funding opportunity and the benefits of state-level initiatives to engage fathers from the National Child Support Enforcement Association (here).

Register Now for Reduced Rates20th Annual Families and Fathers National Conference,March 4-7, 2019, at the Hilton LAX HotelLos Angeles, CaliforniaLearn More: http://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/national-conference.html

The 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference offers to staff and community partnerships require professional development to enhance the engaging evidence-based to promising practices working with fathers. Community programs and your partnerships can leverage the 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference many of the selected faculty are available to support and enhance a competent, skilled, and professional child welfare, Head Start, Fatherhood Practitioner, and other Child & Family Services workforce with workshops, featured speakers, and advanced training seminars for practitioners.

Dr. Rosina McAlpine, of Australia, is one of the many dynamic speakers to support attendees to go beyond providing services and go towards transformational and best-practices. Join Dr. McAlpine at  20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference with superior faculty teaching appropriate practice working with fathers and improving important child and parent outcomes, such as mental health, substance abuse, and child safety and well-being for practitioners working with parents of young children, children, mothers, and fathers.

 

How children learn and thrive: swapping discipline with empathy and education

SAVE THE DATE20th Annual Families & Fathers National Conference 2019March 4th - 7th, 2019New Location!Hilton Los Angeles Airport5711 W Century Blvd,Los Angeles, CA 90045ANNOUNCING FINAL PROGRAM & REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS EXTRA 1 5 % OFFEarly registration includes access to international expert featured Talk Speakers - Early Rates Extended

 

March 2019, in Los Angeles, California will bring together a remarkable assemblage of speakers and presenters with the vision to influence and affirm the power within others, leaving a legacy of giving. The 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference is a four-day experience. The ability of the speakers to give some over half a century in service with and for others to have a better life is a testament of leadership. Following the passion for being part of the process of others' succeeding is one of the contagious elements of empowering leaders. Fathers and Families Coalition of America has the infusion of some special Featured Talk Speakers from Puerto Rico, Australia, the United States that are fortified with workshop speakers from Ireland, England, Scotland and others throughout the United States addressing how we collectively and globally can make a positive difference in the lives within our communities, nation and internationally.

THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKERS

FINAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM FOR MORE INFORMATION HERE

Fathers and Families Coalition of America in support of the recent information memorandum, "Integrating Approaches that Prioritize and Enhance Father Engagement" is supporting the core desire to enhance, expand, or introduce evidence-based interventions to help practitioners and develop sustained models. Fathers and Families Coalition of America is honored to present a dynamic assemblage of speakers and excellent series of over 50-workshop sessions with some advanced specialty training and technical assistance.

March 2019, in Los Angeles, California will bring together a remarkable assemblage of speakers and presenters with the vision to influence and affirm the power within others, leaving a legacy of giving. The 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference is a four-day experience. The ability of the speakers to give some over half a century in service with and for others to have a better life is a testament of leadership. Following the passion for being part of the process of others' succeeding is one of the contagious elements of empowering leaders. Fathers and Families Coalition of America has the infusion of some special Featured Talk Speakers from Puerto Rico, Australia, the United States that are fortified with workshop speakers from Ireland, England, Scotland and others throughout the United States addressing how we collectively and globally can make a positive difference in the lives within our communities, nation and internationally. The honest and straightforward messages from the morning general sessions Talk Speakers will touch the hearts of attendees, simultaneously challenging us all to do better for children next-door or across the globe. In less then nine-years, FFCA has had well over fifty affiliate agencies. Remarkable, the international response to address the needs of children, which has led to affiliates from Africa, China, Australia, United Kingdom, Europe, Caribbean, and the United States to examine, "what can we do to work side-by-side with parents to policy-makers for the betterment of families and children?"

Fathers and Families Coalition of America is honored to bring a message of affirmation, resiliency, wholeness, and the power of vision to transform the lessons provided into a legacy of empowerment. Of course, our national and internationally attended conference has dynamic professional development workshop presentations. The entire program forthcoming is inspirational, and one does not miss out on getting their overflow of information and especially something creative to apply for themselves, working with others and giving to others. Ikigai (生き甲斐,) is a Japanese term for "a reason for being" and we believe that at the 20th Annual Families and Fathers Conference, attendees will have their purpose renewed, refreshed, and for some clarity with vision to be that particular part of legacy, if it is with your family, friends, co-workers, communities it all starts with you.

We invite you to invest in you and join us March 4-7, 2019 and stay connected year-round with the speakers, new network, and a community of leaders inspired to give for others to succeed, just as the following featured speakers have made their life's work as global leaders for their communities. The reason for which you and these leaders, speakers, and many stakeholders wake up in the morning to find our ikigai goes back vision to make a difference in the lives of others for positive and healthy outcomes. 

Featured Talk Presenters

New Location!

Hilton Los Angeles Airport5711 W Century Blvd,Los Angeles, CA 90045 

NEW COLLABORATION - NEW LOCATION UPDATED 

Fathers & Families Coalition of America has a new partner that has augmented the movement of the special event north and up the coastline into Orange County. Amazing new FFCA Faculty will instruct the Advancing Practice to Work With Parents, Children, and Families Fall Symposium with a special guest trainer, Mr. J.A. Plosker, MS, LMSW, JD, Phoenix, Arizona with our team and in collaboration with The Raise Foundation. This exceptional leader in Orange County is dedicated to preventing and stopping the cycle of child abuse and neglect through education, advocacy, community collaboration, and comprehensive services for families and children.    

Thursday, November 15th, and Friday, November 16th

Join Us In Orange County's Beautiful Mission Viejo Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Center Rd. Mission Viejo, CA 92691

EVENT FEES:

The months of September and October have provided new partnerships and impacts globally. After leaving a policy event in Pennsylvania hosted by the Pennsylvania FFCA Affiliate and our Region-3 Lead for FFCA, The Commission's Dr. Rufus Sylvester Lynch, ACSW, I reflected on the power of partnerships. In my position as President and Chief Executive Officer with several affiliates all over the United States as well as humbly in Africa, Australia, China, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom we are provided information and opportunities that I believe sharing with others. In September, we were able to be a featured panel speaker for the U.S. Black Congressional Caucus Conference in Washington, D.C. FFCA also added a new international FFCA Affiliate from Australia.  Fathers and Families Coalition was honored to have Win-Win Parenting from Sydney, Australia join as one of our international affiliates. Humbled by the comments of both U.S. and other global leaders that stated they had followed Fathers and Families Coalition of America to partner with FFCA to improve their programs. One brief example most recently, Mr. Alex Borchardt, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom that through social media has connected to FFCA for many years, "I have long wanted to compare notes one what FFCA and Families Need Fathers do" is an example of going beyond the comforts of limited partners to enhance the influences and strengths of partnerships. 

In October, FFCA added a new organizational member from Bakersfield, California.  Fathers and Families Coalition of America added two more affiliates. One of the new members is a proven mentoring agency in Lagos, Nigeria. The Boys Mentoring Advocacy Network (BMAN) is a Non-Governmental Organization established to advocate, give life & living direction to boys in an ever-increasing world of gang violence, cultism, and other vices. Mr. Ola Akinwe Founder is the Fathers and Families Coalition of Nigeria Executive The other latest branch is a champion for children who sadly need protection from abuse and neglect in Orange County, California. When we have agencies asking to join as The Raise Foundation did this month, a dedicated to stopping the cycle of abuse through education, advocacy, community collaboration, and comprehensive services for families and children, it is humbling with responsibilities to ensure we champion these new, existing and future champions of strengthening families globally.  One of the duties of our members and stakeholders is assuring the most exceptional professional development national conference. In October, we have others ask if they can join the platform of presenters from Scotland, Ireland, England, Puerto Rico, Australia, and throughout the United States. The preliminary program released in October, is yet, another example of our commitment to give others our best and a place where diverse professionals' collective influnce will partner with others for the focus of working together to enhance working with parents, children, families and communities.

Why is the collaboration so crucial for agencies working with families? 

Why is there a growing need for formal partnerships, coalitions, commissions, networks, etc.?  

One of the essential answers to these two questions, the ability to increase your sphere of influence. Regardless of how much funding an agency has, not one agency alone can catalyst change without partnerships. No matter how successful organizations and leaders are, there is a limit of how many people they can communicate with, and therefore influence, a finite number of people. But when that same nonprofit collaborates with another entity, their two, three, four, or in the case of Fathers and Families Coalition of America with over 20 solid affiliates and a total of 50 affiliate agencies with spheres of influence. The combined weight can expand the full ability to bring wholeness for practitioners, policy and social justice, community networking and foster the environment of changeability to advance their shared goals and their missions. Another significant contribution of the coalition relationship is honesty. The honest feedback to share with others to have focused on effective outcomes for the group. In Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, FFCA's Region-3 lead demonstrated bringing people together for the opportunity to build on synergy with honesty from peers that advancing purpose cannot advance personality related priorities. One of the more critical aspects of FFCA is it is not about a person but diverse leaders' needs to cultivate change for their communities.  By establishing relationships through honesty and a collective process, it brings new opportunities from added spheres of influence as aforementioned. 

Fathers and Families Coalition of America is extending a minimal opportunity! Upon notice of an award to help reduce conference registrations, we have opened for fifty individuals to have a reduced conference fee by $100.00 for the full-conference attendees only. You must either be a parent of children 0-5 or from an agency serving parents to be eligible. The discounted fee of $100.00 is just for full-conference registrants. Additional eligibility includes using our Preliminary Conference Program's Registration Page, completed with payment and sent by email only to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will only allow fifty-special discounted registrations received and secured payment this month alone. 

Did you know? The registration includes all general sessions, opening night event, meet the authors event, Wednesday evening events, and in 2019 it includes our closing gala. Please review the Preliminary Conference Program. We advise you not to wait and or submit a nonsecured payment registration because this is a limited opportunity from FFCA. The special discount will close on 10/31/18 or when the first fifty-completed registrations are emailed to FFCA(anyone who applies after the deduction ends,  will be notified - dDo not miss out!).

 

Additional information to help you with your attendance includes how to secure our discounted hotel rooms at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel and our Conference Page.  In 2019, we will host presenters from Australia, Scotland, England, Puerto Rico, and throughout the United States. The conference offers impressive tracks, featured experts, and great extra activities daily complimenting specialty training and certificates.

Did you know? Our Featured Talk speakers include Richard R. Ramos (California) is dedicated to lifting families by offering parents practical ways to prevent gang involvement - and reaching out to children already affected. https://bit.ly/2prou8G  

Thursday, November 15th, and Friday, November 16th 

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EVENT FEES:

Early Full-Event Registration $149.00 Early One-Day Registration $79.00

Register Here:  https://www.regonline.com/sandiegoadvancedpractitionerparentsymposium 

Advanced Practitioner Credential

 

Mark Perlman, Nurturing Father’s Program (NFP) author and trainer, will host this training workshop for men and women from around the country who want recognition as providers of facilitation, training, and consultation for this successful program.  Join this unique gathering of inspired parenting, fathering, and family advocates as we learn, laugh, grow and celebrate together, and build a national network of NFP Facilitator and Consultant / Trainers.  Consultant / Trainers will receive a certificate of recognition which authorizes them to present NFP Facilitator Training and receive a 10% discount on materials. 

Visit the Nurturing Fathers Website Here

Become a Facilitator and Recognized Consultant / Trainer for:

The Nurturing Father's Program, (NFP)

 

Fatherhood Research & Practice Network Webinar: Findings from FRPN-Funded Projects I: Home Visiting, Child Welfare Cases and a Meta-Analysis

Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST

How can fathers be engaged in home visiting interventions and what types of outcomes do the interventions inspire? What are the programming needs of fathers whose children are in formal and informal relative care arrangements, and how do fatherhood programs currently deal with them? And what does a review of 26 published and unpublished fatherhood studies in 34 locations tell us about the outcomes they produce? 

This webinar will present findings from three Fatherhood Research and Practice Network (FRPN)-funded fatherhood studies. The following practitioners will discuss their implications for programs: