FFTA-For the Good of Families

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way organizations serve children and families. But what does that mean for family services professionals today—and in the years ahead? This three-part webinar series is designed to help leaders, practitioners, and policymakers explore the opportunities, challenges, and future of AI in the family service sector. FFTA’s AI in Family Services Series offers a unique opportunity for professionals to deepen their understanding, ask critical questions, and prepare for a future where AI will play an increasingly important role. Join us for AI in Family Services, a three-part webinar series with Taylor Barkley Abundance Institute, DEN Consulting - Danielle Nabinger, and Neil Chilson Abundance Institute: 🗓️ Intro to AI: The Basics, October 22nd @2PM EST 🗓️ Deep Dive into GA Pilot Project: Understanding AI Use Cases in the Real World, November 5th @2PM EST 🗓️ What’s Next? A National Landscape Review and Considerations for the Future, December 3rd @2PM EST Register today: https://lnkd.in/ek82Vi5t! #FFTA #webinar #series #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #familyservices #organizations #leaders #professionals

Join #FFTA for the virtual #webinar, Safety vs. Normalcy? Rethinking Technology for Youth in Foster Care, with Bark, Oregon Community Partners, and Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI). By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1️⃣ Identify factors that can inform decisions about technology access and caregiver oversight for individual youth 2️⃣ Compare approaches to managing technology that emphasize restriction with those that incorporate supported access, skill-building, and increasing independence 3️⃣ Describe ways foster care organizations can better equip foster parents and caregivers to navigate technology-related decisions with the youth in their care This webinar is Free for FFTA Members and $75 for Nonmembers. Click here for more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/eQ3DedHi!

#Policy moves quickly, and having access to the right information at the right time helps you understand and respond to what's happening! #FFTA members receive in depth, weekly public policy alerts, advocacy opportunities, and important legislative updates via email as they take place. And nonmembers have a place to explore short monthly Public Policy Recaps with a high-level overview of key developments affecting child welfare, behavioral health, and family-serving organizations: https://www.ffta.org/blog. As a part of FFTA's #commitment to working alongside individuals and organizations working to advance policies as well as strengthen #families and #communities, we want to ensure you have the information and support you need! And if you're ready to drive policy in action, join us for the FFTA 2027 Public Policy Institute (PPI) in Washington, DC May 17-18. Early registration is now available through December 31, 2026: https://lnkd.in/eMQ5iXN3.

Join #FFTA for our next virtual #policy #webinar, Policy: Six Months Later — Navigating Change and Innovation in Child and Family Services. Six months after our March conversation with State Child Welfare Leaders, FFTA is bringing the group back together to hear how the work has unfolded. Since then, states have been navigating significant new developments, including the continued rollout of A Home for Every Child, new data dashboards and transparency tools, grant opportunities, funding incentives, and other federal efforts aimed at strengthening child welfare systems. By the end of this webinar, attendees will come away with: 1️⃣ A timely view from state leaders on what these changes look like on the ground 2️⃣ Lessons learned so far 3️⃣ Where states are headed next As a part of FFTA's commitment to working alongside individuals and organizations working to advance policies as well as strengthen families & communities, all FFTA Policy Webinars are free of charge to Members and Nonmembers. Click here for more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/eXK2zXf3!

The #FFTA 2026 Leadership Summit is bringing executive, senior, board, and emerging leaders together for meaningful connection, shared learning, and practical strategies to navigate complexity, strengthen impact, and lead what's next. We are so appreciative of Endowment Partners, LLC for their support as the MARQUEE SPONSOR for this year's event in #Vegas October 27-28! Thank you for your commitment to helping create a space to discuss the most pressing topics leaders face daily and providing #support for all levels and roles. Interested in joining Endowment Partners as a sponsor? Two exclusive opportunities remain: Event App Sponsor and Networking Reception Sponsor. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ecNbXj3T! #FFTALeadershipSummit #FFTACommunity #Connection #Education #Insight #Impact #Lead #Leadership #Strategy

The FFTA Leadership Summit creates a space for leaders in family services to explore today’s most pressing topics. Through a full day and a half of engaging educational sessions, participants gain fresh insights and actionable strategies to strengthen their leadership, amplify their impact, and advance the well-being of children, families, and communities. As we gather in Las Vegas October 27 - 28, we're bringing leaders together to focus on: ✔️ Adaptive Leadership → How we navigate change ✔️ Resilience & Sustainability → How our organizations endure ✔️ Impact Systems Influence → How we shape the future Impact **Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eiZg7jHD! #FFTA #FortheGoodofFamilies #FFTALeadershipSummit #Connection #Education #Advocacy #Action #ChildWelfare #MentalHealth #HumanServices #LasVegas