FFTA-For the Good of Families

03/12/2026

Building and sustaining a strong workforce are essential to ensuring children, families, and communities receive the support they deserve. When passionate professionals and mission-aligned organizations are able to find and support one another, the impact creates a ripple effect, far beyond any role or space. If your organization has current job openings, send us a DM. We want to partner with you and support your hiring efforts.

You can also learn more about the Career Center here: https://conta.cc/47G12ZW!

03/07/2026

Same social media handle. Just a new place to connect. We're officially on Instagram! 🎉 Head on over, and give us a follow - . We're so grateful to have you as a part of the and look forward to continuing to make an impact together, For the Good of Families! 💙

03/05/2026

As the new A Home for Every Child initiative continues to unfold, will host the next installment in our Series, State Leadership in Action: Navigating Change and Innovation in Child and Family Services. This live conversation will focus on what the initiative means in real time for states and providers working every day to ensure children have safe, stable homes.

This webinar is free for all attendees and will build momentum toward FFTA’s 2026 Public Policy Institute (PPI), where leadership from ACF will expand on the initiative’s vision and federal priorities. Together, these discussions connect state level experience with national leadership insight and help frame the conversations that will continue in May. Click here for more information and to register: https://www.ffta.org/event/March26Policy!

Interested in learning more about the FFTA 2026 Public Policy Institute? We'd love for you to join us: https://www.ffta.org/page/PPI2026.

03/03/2026

FFTA is pleased to announce newly elected leadership of its Board of Directors for 2026. These respected leaders from across the human services sector will help guide FFTA’s continued work to strengthen families, support communities, and advance the field.

Congratulations to: Erin Keltner, MSW LCSW LICSW KVC Health Systems West Virginia, Renee Brown, LPC, CSAC DePaul Community Resources, Felicia Kellum Annie E. Casey Foundation, and William Matt SAFY!

View the full announcement here, and join us in celebrating these impactful individuals: https://conta.cc/4cj8Jt2.

02/27/2026

Since soft-launching the FFTA Career Center in December, our members have posted over 53 unique job openings—ranging from foster parent recruiters and clinicians to regional directors, marketing interns, and Chief Strategy & Quality Officers. These opportunities span 19 states, and more are added throughout each week.

If you are seeking a new role, we have a variety of opportunities from family-serving organizations nationwide ready for you to join. Our most recent job posts added are in the comments below. All open roles can be found here: https://www.fftaconnect.org/opportunities!

02/26/2026

is excited to welcome its newest member - The Center for Youth and Family Solutions.

CYFS provides critical counseling, casework and support services to youth and families struggling with trauma, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, and other significant family life challenges.

Learn more here: https://www.cyfsolutions.org.

02/25/2026

Join for our first March virtual , Responding, Not Reacting: Trauma‑Wise Strategies for Supporting Children and Youth, featuring Becky Haas, an international subject matter expert, advocate and trainer on trauma-informed approaches, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, and the Positive Childhood Experiences study. She pioneered the development of trauma informed healing communities.

During this session you will:
1️⃣ Understand trauma's effects on children and youth within the child welfare system
2️⃣ Acquire evidence-based strategies for fostering healing and resilience
3️⃣ Receive actionable tools designed to strengthen protective factors and minimize dependency on child welfare interventions

This webinar is $195 for FFTA Members and $235 for Nonmembers. Click here for more information and to register: https://www.ffta.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2037617&group=!

02/23/2026

Experience a year of inspiration and creativity with esteemed Corporate Sponsor, The Miller Group's, 2026 calendar! Each month highlights artwork created by talented individuals that their nonprofit partners support. Snag your free copy by clicking the link below!

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02/18/2026

New job opportunities are now live in our Career Center, all with organizations working to strengthen the lives of children, families, and communities nationwide.

Whether you're looking for something new or just exploring what's possible, one of these roles might be the right next step. This week's featured positions are in the graphic, and direct links to each are in the comments below. Explore all current openings here: https://www.fftaconnect.org/opportunities.

And if you're currently hiring for your team, drop the 💙 emoji, and we'll send you a direct message with ways we can help promote your position(s) through our FFTA Career Center!

02/12/2026

is excited to welcome its newest member - Family Embrace Network, LLC.

Family Embrace Network's mission is to provide comprehensive support and guidance to future foster families and foster family agencies, ensuring every youth in foster care finds a loving and stable home.

Learn more here: https://www.familyembracenetwork.net.

02/05/2026

You Show up for Children, Families, and Communities Every Day! You have carried the weight, navigated complex systems, and given your time, effort, and heart to work that truly matters. While so much is asked of you, you deserve a role and workplace where you feel fully supported, well prepared, and set up to thrive. That belief is the heart of our FFTA Career Center. This is a space designed to support you, your purpose, your growth, and your long-term impact in the human services field. Learn more about how we can support you today: https://conta.cc/4rlkNOK!

Direct links to the job opportunities listed in the graphic are in the caption below. Access to additional roles can be found here: https://www.fftaconnect.org/opportunities!

02/04/2026

We are excited to share a special video message from our Welcome Keynote Speaker, Alec Ingold, offering a glimpse into his story and what awaits you at the FFTA 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago from July 7 - 10! https://youtu.be/SDqNvMj6_nc

As an NFL team captain, adoptee, and advocate for children and families, Alec Ingold brings lived experience, leadership and intentional impact. Adopted at birth into a loving family, he has woven his personal journey into a life of service, championing the foster care community through his foundation and using his platform to inspire meaningful change.

His high-energy, interactive, and deeply personal message will welcome you with powerful reflections on leadership, resilience, and purpose. You'll hear about his NFL career, the work he is doing to support the lives of children & families, and the lessons he has learned as a team captain, connecting his story and mission in ways that resonate far beyond the football field.

Join Alec in Chicago, and register today: www.ffta.org/Conference26!

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