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Strengthening and Celebrating Families
At the Institute for Family, we believe family is the foundation for healthy children and strong communities. So, when families are at their strongest, everyone benefits. Through our work—geared towards family service professionals, advocates, and families—we are working to ensure all families have the opportunities and resources they need to thrive. Our approach →
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Articles on family and supporting their well-being
Light Paper: Poverty Versus Neglect In North Carolina
This Light Paper issue reviews neglect criteria. See the impact of prioritizing family support over separation. This issue reviews unfair differences in monitoring and reporting in child welfare. Explore practical steps that promote fairness and kindness while protecting children from harm and helping families.
Shining Stars of Family Well-Being: Meet the 2023 Family Champion Award Recipients
Meet the champions for family who were celebrated at the 2023 Family Champion Awards during the reTHINK Permanency: Unlocking Pathways from Foster Care to Family Conference on June 15. These social workers were honored for their dedication to family and the difference they are making in North Carolina communities. Discover their incredible stories and see their words of wisdom.
Eight Steps To Building Trust-based Funder-Grantee Partnerships
See topical highlights from guests on The Future of Funding: Cultivating Community Partnerships webinar. Get insights on fueling community leadership and innovation through collaborative partnerships. Access the webinar conversation on the Institute for Family website.
Four Tips on How To Use Storytelling In Your Work
Tips from the Unbelievably Resilient team on how organizations can leverage storytelling in their work with authenticity, while honoring storytellers with lived expertise in navigating various systems–foster care, child welfare, mental health, judicial, and etc.
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Training For Families And Professionals
The Institute for Family Center for Learning offers holistic training for parent enrichment and professional development. Explore on-demand, learner-driven courses tailored for all families, child welfare professionals, family service experts, and advocates.
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Resources And Insights On Family Topics And Child Welfare
Enrich your perspective and gain insights from our user-friendly resources designed to simplify complex issues and promote informed discussions. Explore our Light Papers, comprehensive guides that bridge the gap between lived experiences and high-level issues.
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Stream The Seen Out Loud Podcast
Listen to conversations that recognize family well-being advocacy starts with us. Tap into Season 2 of the Seen Out Loud Podcast—2023 MarCom Gold Winner for Industry Focused Podcast Series—on our podcast website and on your favorite streaming platform.
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