04/13/2026
Join us TOMORROW at 2:00pm ET for Part 1 of the 5-part series and this critical conversation.
Across the country, we are witnessing a troubling resurgence of calls to return to mass institutionalization—a failed and deeply harmful approach that once separated families, stripped individuals of dignity, and diverted resources away from community‑based solutions. This renewed push toward institutional care, driven by workforce shortages and gaps in effective treatment, threatens to reverse decades of progress. To address this issue and as part of our yearlong strategic vision, NFF will be hosting a 5-part webinar series.
Our first webinar, Rooted at Home: Real Stories and Needed Policy Shifts to Support Inclusive Communities, will be presented by recovery advocates, Paolo del Vecchio and Caroline Cole, who have had firsthand experience living in congregate care facilities. They will share what their experiences were, both positive and negative, and how they see policies and systems needing to change to prevent further harm to individuals and families. They will offer a national perspective on pending legislation across the country that has the potential to impact the ability of families and loved ones to remain together and in their home communities.
Register here and join the conversation!
A 5-Part Webinar Series on The Urgency of Now – Ending Isolation by Creating Effective Community Ecosystems 1. Rooted at Home: Real Stories and Needed Policy Shifts to Support Inclusive Communities (March 25th) 2. Lived and Living Experience: The “Secret Sauce” as We Expand the Workforce Tent ...
