Michael Jones began working with the National Family Support Network in 2019. His experience in the Family Support field includes twenty years as the Administrative Manager and Conference Coordinator for the Family Resource and Youth Services Coalition of Kentucky (FRYSCKy), where he has provided a variety of member support services for more than 850 centers, which includes coordinating annual statewide conferences, supporting public policy efforts, hosting a biennium legislative reception, managing financial matters, and being a central point-of-contact for the organization.

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He has managed grants and contracts with cumulative totals in excess of $10 million for agencies and non-profit organizations supporting human service professionals in child welfare, juvenile justice, corrections, mental health, and at-risk education. He has coordinated more than 100 state and national events, including conferences, trainings, satellite broadcasts, and webinars. 

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He has provided a range of organizational management and planning guidance for the National Partnership for Juvenile Services and the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel.  

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He is a recipient of the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Education, Arts and Humanities Service Award and the National Partnership for Juvenile Services’ James Gould Award for Leadership and Vision. 

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He received his B.A. in Psychology from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky and his M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from Eastern Kentucky University.