June 28, 2010

Summer Activities

Summer is generally a more relaxed time of year, so it's a good time to:
  • catch up on reading,
  • discover new resources,
  • take an online class, and
  • register for conferences.
I will address all of these activities in this NFPN News Notes. Let's begin with the most time-sensitive ones.

IFPS Webinar—Tuesday, June 29
The webinar will provide an overview of NFPN's IFPS ToolKit and information from the states of Missouri and Indiana on their intensive in-home services programs.

The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
Register for the webinar now

Father-Involvement Introductory Online Course
NFPN, in cooperation with Essential Learning, is offering the first course on father-involvement for half price (only $10!) through June 30. Access the course and claim your discount today

Better Care Network
The best source of information for global issues regarding children is the Better Care Network (BCN). Visit the BCN Web site and sign up for their informative e-newsletter.

BCN has just released a toolkit designed to support practitioners and policymakers around the world in planning for and delivering better care for children--including family strengthening and out of home placement.

Access BCN's free toolkit

Family-Strengthening Symposium
The Center for Family Strengths at the University of Houston-Downtown is offering a Symposium on Family Strengths and Diversity on September 7-9. For more information, please visit: http://www.uhd.edu/cfs

The Best E-Newsletter for Nonprofits
The Blue Avocado — "Practical, provocative, and fun food-for-thought for nonprofits." Check it out at: http://www.blueavocado.org


In closing, please note: If your fiscal year ends June 30 and you want to purchase a product from NFPN before then, please order and pay online by credit card today. NFPN's invoice/shipping department will be closed from June 29 to July 6.

Have a great summer!

—Priscila Martens, Executive Director
National Family Preservation Network
director@nfpn.org | 888-498-9047