We are excited to share early planning information for the 2026 National Family Support Network In-Person Member Convening to support your advance planning. A formal registration page and full agenda will be shared later, with key details provided below so that you can begin to plan ahead. We heard Member voices noting the raised fees in Eventbrite and have decided to coordinate registration differently to eliminate these fees. 

Convening Objectives

• To create a cohesive and connected membership that welcomes and integrates new participants.

• To strengthen Networks through peer learning and sharing of emerging, promising, and best practices.

• To raise awareness about the value of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) and Family Resource Center Networks with legislators and their staff.

• To honor NFSN’s 15-year journey and articulate a shared vision for the future.

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Dates and Schedule Overview

• Please plan for travel on Monday, May 18, 2026.

• An informal, no-host Welcome Mix & Mingle will take place Monday evening, May 18.

• The Member Convening and Capitol Hill Day will take place Tuesday, May 19 through Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA.

• A high-level agenda overview will be shared in February. Additional details, including locations, daily flow, and the FRC Tour with Families Forward Virginia, will follow. 

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Meals at a Glance

• Monday, May 18: Dinner and drinks on your own at the no-host Welcome Mix & Mingle.

• Tuesday, May 19: Breakfast on your own, lunch provided, hors d’oeuvres at the Networking Reception, dinner on your own.

• Wednesday, May 20: Breakfast on your own, lunch provided, dinner on your own.

• Thursday, May 21: Breakfast and lunch provided.

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Network Participation

• Up to five leaders per Member Network are welcome to participate.

• Participants should be able to represent a systems-level Network perspective, rather than an individual program.

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Registration and Payment Planning Information

• Your FY25-26 Membership dues include one (1) discounted registration. 

• Key Network contacts will receive a separate email with instructions on how to access and apply the discount.

• Early bird registration: $650, available through March 25, 2026. Regular registration: $750 after March 25, 2026. Registration is refundable through March 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET.

• Payment methods will include: Credit card via Stripe on the NFSN website, ACH or check, by contacting Michael at michael@nationalfamilysupportnetwork.org. An invoice can be provided if needed. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received. NFSN’s W-9 will be available for download on the registration page.

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Travel and Accommodations

• NFSN has secured a limited room block for May 18–21 at the Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View, $265 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Booking link forthcoming. NFSN is also working to secure a second hotel room block and will notify Members once available.

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At a Glance Travel Expense Estimate - Itemized List 

• 1x Early Bird Registration = $650 

• 1x Regular Registration = $750 (after March 25th)

• Hotel block/night $265 (arrive 5/18 for evening Meet & Greet, programming concludes by 2:00pm 5/21)

• Travel into Arlington

• All meals 5/18

• Breakfast and Dinner 5/18, 5/19, 5/20

• Dinner 5/21

We look forward to sharing more soon and are excited to gather in person to celebrate NFSN’s 15-year milestone together. Please reach out to Robyn if you have planning questions in the meantime. ​​​​​​

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Past Member Convenings​

• October 2011 - Denver, Colorado

• June 2012 - San Francisco, California

• June 2013 - Baltimore, Maryland

• June 2014 - San Diego, California

• November 2014 - Phoenix, Arizona

• April 2015 – Montgomery, Alabama

• May 2016 – Washington, DC

• May 2017– Washington, DC

• May 2018 – Washington, DC

• May 2019 – Washington, DC​

• June 2020 – Virtual

• June 2021 – Virtual

• June 2022 – Virtual

• May 2024 – Washington, DC

• May 2025 – Washington, DC