Webinar
Wednesdays
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.
Recent Webinar Wednesdays
August 5th, 2026
Funding Family Resource Centers: From Understanding to Action
Co-presented with Foster America
Webinar Link • NFSN's Federal Funding Guides for Family Resource Centers • Materials Link
With the launch of the first National Family Resource Center Model and growing federal recognition of Family Resource Centers, how can Family Resource Centers move from understanding federal funding opportunities to confidently pursuing them?
This Webinar Wednesday provided practical insight into navigating the federal funding landscape and launched the use of four Practical Guides for strengthening partnerships and advancing sustainable funding.​
Presenters:​
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network​​
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Julie Matusick, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network
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Marie Zemler Wu, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Foster America
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Rebecca Jones Gaston, Commissioner of the Administration of Children's Services, New York City
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Chris Stoner-Mertz, Founder, Stoner-Mertz & Co, LLC
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Janay Eustace, President & CEO, Child Abuse Prevention Center
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Janica Lockhart, Senior VP of Strategy & Impact, National FRC Coalition
June 24, 2026
Launching the National Family Resource Center Model: A Unified Framework for High-Quality, Community-Based Family Support
Webinar Link • National Family Resource Center Model™
• Other Webinar Materials Link
What does it mean to have a shared national framework for Family Resource Centers?
This webinar presented the new National Family Resource Center (FRC) Model, a landmark framework designed to strengthen quality, consistency, prevention, and family-centered practice nationwide.
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Presenters:​
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network​​
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Julie Matusick, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network
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Sara Bayless, OMNI Institute
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Alana Anderson, OMNI Institute
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Kat Willard, Chair, NFSN Board of Directors, Arizona Family Support Network
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Tameka Caldwell, NFSN Board of Directors, Texas Family Support Network
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Connie Dunlap, NFSN Board of Directors, Thriving Wisconsin
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June 3, 2026
​​​​​​​NFSN at 15: Honoring Our Roots, Shaping Our Future
This special edition of Webinar Wednesday celebrated a milestone moment in the NFSN's story: 15 years of connection, growth, and collective impact. This virtual celebration honored the people, partnerships, and shared commitment that have helped move FRCs from “America’s best-kept secret” toward growing national recognition as essential community infrastructure. During this webinar we celebrated how far we’ve come and unveiled a renewed vision for the future, one that honors the roots of this work while accelerating what’s possible for families and communities across the country.
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Presenters:​
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network​​
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Julie Matusick, Co-Executive Director, National Family Support Network
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Kat Willard, Chair, NFSN Board of Directors
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Karen Welford, Co-Founding Member Network Representative and NFSN Board Secretary
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Rebecca Jones Gaston, Member, NFSN Board of Directors
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Tecoria Jones, Parent Leader
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Matt Lewis, Storytelling Partner and Emcee
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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December 3, 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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​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, National Family Support Network
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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.
Presenter:
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Jennifer Johnson - Dungey, Parent Leader & Training Development Manager
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Julie Matusick, Co-Executive Director ​​​​​​
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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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