Webinar
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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.
Upcoming Webinar Wednesdays
​​​​​​December 3, 2:30-3:45pm ET
From Under the Radar to All the Rage: 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? Join this informative webinar for answers to these questions and those of your own. For more information and to register, click here.
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Recent Webinar Wednesdays
November 5, 2025
Connecting the Dots: Federal Funding Strategies for Family Resource Centers
How can Family Resource Centers access, align, and maximize federal resources to strengthen families?
This webinar explores strategies for blending and braiding federal funding to support Family Resource Centers. Federal funding expert Chris Stoner-Mertz shares key avenues FRCs can take to leverage federal funding sources and two FRCs in California spotlights how they successfully navigate and combine funding streams to expand services and build sustainability.
Presenters:​
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Ronald Brown, President & CEO, All For Kids
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Dr. Pegah Faed, Chief Executive Officer, Safe & Sound
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Chris Stoner-Mertz, Federal Funding Expert, Stoner Mertz & Co. LLC
Moderator:​
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network
September 3, 2025
The Return on Investment of FRCs
What measurable savings do FRCs generate?
How do FRCs prevent child welfare involvement with cost-effective community-driven solutions? What funding strategies and emerging investment opportunities are there with FRCs?
Presenters:​
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network
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Peter J. Pecora, Managing Director of Research Services, Casey Family Programs
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​Janica Lockhart, Chief Impact Officer, AKIN
April 9, 2025​​
Strengthening Mental Health Resilience for Family Support Workers
Family support workers play a critical role in strengthening families and communities. However, the nature of their work often exposes them to heightened stress, secondary trauma, and emotional exhaustion. This webinar introduces practical strategies to build mental health resilience, including mindfulness techniques, self-reflection activities, and coping mechanisms to foster long-term well-being.
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network, Way of the Happy Woman Coach, and Meditation Instructor
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Dr. Manoj Krishna, CEO and Founder of Happier Me
February 26, 2025 ​
The Community Opportunity Map: A Workshop on Using Data to Engage Communities and Write Grants
How can Family Resource Centers use the latest in geographic analysis and data to support their community engagement and grant-writing?
This hands-on workshop trained participants to use Casey’s Community Opportunity Map to support Family Resource Center operations, particularly community engagement and data-driven grant-writing.
Presenters:​
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Luke Gerber, Research Services, Casey Family Programs
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Raquel Pfeifer, Director - Strategic Initiatives and Engagement, Casey Family Programs
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Tecoria Jones, Consultant, Casey Family Programs
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Ronald Brown, Community Resource Support Director, Family Forward Virginia
Moderator:​
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network
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Core Webinar Wednesdays
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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.
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​November 12, 2025
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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Julie Matusick, Co-Executive Director
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​September 17, 2025
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 nationally-adopted 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 20,000 people have successfully completed nationwide. Participants learned how the Standards have been temporarily adapted in 2025 to ensure continuation in programs impacted by ongoing shifts in federal requirements and mandates.
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Jennifer Johnson - Dungey, Parent Leader & Training Development Manager
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Julie Matusick, Co-Executive Director
June 25, 2025​
From Under the Radar to All the Rage: FRCs & FRC Networks
Webinar Link • Materials Link
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?
Presenter:
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Robyn Shemwell, Project & Communications Manager, National Family Support Network
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Webinar Wednesdays Library
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Recordings and materials from previous Webinar Wednesdays are available. Click on a category to explore them.
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