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WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS
The National Family Support Network’s free Webinar Wednesdays series raises awareness of Family Resource Centers, Family Resource Center Networks, and the nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support. An overview of the Standards of Quality is provided on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Upcoming Webinar Wednesdays
August 17th, 2022, 2:30pm - 3:45pmET
Uncovering America's Best Kept Secret: Family Resource Centers and Family Support & Strengthening Networks
What are Family Resource Centers (FRCs) and how are they networked across the country?
What does research show about the positive outcomes FRCs have achieved for children and families? Why are so many public and private funders at the state, city, county, and community levels choosing to invest in FRCs? For answers to these questions and those of your own, please join us for this informative webinar. For more information and to register, please click here.
October 5, 2022, 2:30pm - 3:45pmET
An Overview of the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support
What does it mean to be a quality Family Strengthening and Support Program?
This webinar will provide an overview of the nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support. It will include examples of how they are being implemented at the systems and program level, including through the Standards Certification Training which more than 13,000 people have successfully completed nationwide. For more information and to register, please click here.
October 12th, 2022, 2:30pm - 3:45pmET
Uncovering America's Best Kept Secret: Family Resource Centers and Family Resource Center Networks
What are Family Resource Centers (FRCs) and how are they networked across the country?
What does research show about the positive outcomes FRCs have achieved for children and families? Why are so many public and private funders at the state, city, county, and community levels choosing to invest in FRCs? For answers to these questions and those of your own, please join us for this informative webinar. For more information and to register, please click here.
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October 26th, 2022, 2:30pm - 3:45pmET
Network Spotlight: Maryland Family Network
How does a long-establishedFRC Network adapt to a changing family landscape and position effectively for growth?
This webinar will spotlight the Maryland Family Network (MFN), the state-wide intermediary organization overseeing the Network of Family Support Centers (FSCs). Established in 1986, the Network has grown to include a dozen FSCs, with more in the pipeline. The opportunity for growth has led the MFN to reflect on its work and refine both its FSC model and Network processes to be more responsive and inclusive. For more information and to register, please click here.
Recent Webinar Wednesdays
September 14, 2022
Family Resource Centers: Engaging & Supporting Fathers to Succeed
How do Family Resource Centers effectively support fathers in their communities?
This webinar explored how Family Resource Centers (FRCs) intentionally engage and support fathers in their communities. FRCs in California, the District of Columbia, and Vermont shared their successful work with African American fathers, Latino fathers, and refugee fathers.
Presenters:
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Francisco Ferrer, Program Coordinator, Edgewood Family Resource Center
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Josh Miller, Executive Director, The Janet S. Munt Family Room
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Alexis Thomason, Interim Deputy Chief, Family and Community Programs, Anacostia Family Success Center
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Jennifer Green, Senior Manager - Membership & Events, National Family Support Network
September 7, 2022
An Overview of the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support - with New Hampshire Implementation
How can the Standards be leveraged to designate Quality Programs?
This webinar provided an overview of the nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support and highlighted how they are being utilized them as part of the criteria for designating “Family Resource Centers of Quality” (FRCQs) in New Hampshire. Presenters shared how the designation of FRCQs has enhanced the professionalism, practice, and sustainability of Family Resource Centers.
Presenters:
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Maria Doyle, Family Support Programs Manager, New Hampshire Children's Trust
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Liz Scruton, Program Specialist, New Hampshire Children's Trust
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Julie Matusick, Senior Manager - Standards Training & Implementation, National Family Support Network
August 31, 2022
Network Spotlight: California Family Resource Association
How does a FRC Network come together and work in a state with a great diversity of FRCs?
This webinar spotlighted the California Family Resource Association (CFRA), which was established in 2005 in a landscape of diverse investments in Family Resource Centers (FRC) across the state’s 58 counties, and led the effort to establish FRCs in state statute in 2019. Presenters:
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Michael Williams, Policy Director, California Family Resource Association & Child Abuse Prevention Center
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Victoria Hartman, Program Manager, California Family Resource Association
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Amanda Guajardo, Executive Director, Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council
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Jennifer Green, Senior Manager of Membership & Events, National Family Support Network
June 8, 2022
Network Spotlight: New York City’s Family Enrichment Centers
What perspective and lessons learned does NYC share with other cities and stakeholders thinking of developing Family Resource Centers?
This webinar highlighted New York City’s Family Enrichment Centers (FECs), initially developed as a pilot by the Administration for Children’s Services with three Centers in 2017, and expanding with an additional nine Centers in 2022. Presenters shared how the FECs impact system inequities, create opportunities for parent leadership, and increase the protective factors of families in their communities.
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Dale Joseph, Associate Commissioner, NYC Administration for Children’s Services
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Crystal Young-Scott, Director, NYC Family Enrichment Centers, NYC Administration for Children’s Services
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Alida Camacho, Director, Circle of Dreams Family Enrichment Center
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Norma Bucio, Parent Participant & Board Member, Circle of Dreams Family Enrichment Center
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Jennifer Green, Senior Manager - Membership & Events, National Family Support Network
Core Webinar Wednesdays
These three recurring Webinar Wednesdays provide foundational understanding of the Family Support and Strengthening Field. Viewing them for valuable context in advance of participating in other sessions is highly encouraged.
July 13th, 2022, 2:30pm - 3:45pmET
Developing Family Resource Center Networks: Where Do We Start?
What are the steps for developing a Network of Family Resource Centers?
How can public and private funders and/or community-based organizations support families in their city, county, or state by developing a Network of Family Resource Centers? What resources are available to support the development of these Networks?
Presenter:
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Jennifer Green, Senior Manager-Membership & Events, National Family Support Network
August 17, 2022
Uncovering America's Best Kept Secret: Family Resource Centers and Family Resource Center Networks
What are Family Resource Centers (FRCs) and how are they networked across the country?
What does research show about the positive outcomes FRCs have achieved for children and families? Why are so many public and private funders at the state, city, county, and community levels choosing to invest in FRCs? For answers to these questions, please view this informative webinar.
Presenter:
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Jennifer Green, Senior Manager - Senior Manager-Membership & Events, National Family Support Network
August 3, 2022
An Overview of the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support
What does it mean to be a quality Family Strengthening and Support Program?
This webinar provides an overview of the newly-revised version of the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support. It includes examples of how they are being implemented at the systems and program level, including through the Standards Certification Training which more than 13,000 people have successfully completed nationwide.
Presenter:
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Julie Matusick, Senior Manager- Standards Training & Implementation, National Family Support Network
Webinar Wednesdays Library
Recordings and materials from previous Webinar Wednesdays are available. Click on a category to explore them.