Fall Savings

The Fall Sale of the National Family Preservation Network (NFPN) begins today! From now until November 19 you will save 20% on purchases of $500 or more.

NFPN realizes that funding is tight for everyone, so this is your opportunity to buy what you need at substantial savings. If you already know what items you wish to purchase, you can get started by selecting the products listed on our Web site: http://www.nfpn.org/all-nfpn-products.html

Fill out a training package price quote form and we will apply the 20% discount to the amount listed when you tell us you're ready to order.

If you're not familiar with NFPN's resources, here is a brief description:

1. Reliable and valid assessment tools (NCFAS, NCFAS-R, NCFAS-G, NCFAS-G+R) that measure family functioning--all tools include comprehensive training packages. The tools are in use by over 650 agencies nationwide and are endorsed as Evidence-Based Practice by three accrediting agencies.

   For a more detailed overview of the assessment tools, visit:
   http://nfpn.org/articles-mainmenu-34/135-overview-of-assessment-tools.html

   To select an assessment tool and get a price quote, visit:
   http://www.nfpn.org/assessment-tools.html

2. NCFAS Training Package to be discontinued. Because the NCFAS is contained within all of the other assessment tools, NFPN will no longer offer the NCFAS tool and training package after December, 2010. Agencies can continue to use the NCFAS if they wish, but NFPN will no longer offer materials or support.

   If you're missing some of the NCFAS training package materials, now is the time to order them. Also, now is a good time to consider transferring from the NCFAS to another tool.

   Please contact Priscilla Martens, Executive Director, at director@nfpn.org to discuss your needs.

3. NFPN offers Spanish versions of the NCFAS, NCFAS-R, and NCFAS-G tools and training packages. We will still offer the NCFAS in Spanish after the English version is discontinued. Please visit:
   http://www.nfpn.org/all-nfpn-products/145-spanish-training-packages.html

4. Basic and Advanced Fatherhood Training Curricula. NFPN developed the first-of-its-kind Fatherhood Training Curriculum (Basic) for practitioners. A demonstration project in two child welfare agencies showed that, following training, workers were more likely to identify, locate, and involve the father and his family in children's lives.

   The Advanced Fatherhood Training Curriculum assists workers in developing the skills needed to engage fathers.

   For more details on the comprehensive training packages and information on father-involvement, visit: http://www.nfpn.org/father-involvement1.html

5. Online father involvement courses. NFPN, in cooperation with Essential Learning, offers the Basic and Advanced Training Curricula as three online courses. To take the online courses, visit:
   http://www.cequick.com/nfpn

6. Other products. NFPN also has available an IFPS ToolKit, run-time databases for the assessment tools (requires no additional software to run), and recorded webinars on CD-ROM. See the entire catalog of products at:
   http://www.nfpn.org/all-nfpn-products.html

Update to September's News Notes

HR 6156 authorizing Title IV-E Waivers was passed by the House! To share your views, contact your two U.S. Senators by visiting:
http://www.senate.gov/reference/common/faq/How_to_contact_senators.htm.

In closing, our Fall Sale ends on November 19 and the deadline for paying invoices is December 17. Don't delay!

Please call (888) 498-9047 or e-mail director@nfpn.org if we may assist you in any way.