National Family Week

November 23-29, 2008

 

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2008 Resource Materials Available
Groups planning NFW observances may find the free resource materials, made available by the Alliance for Children and Families, helpful when planning any activities or events. Materials, which may be downloaded and printed, include a tool kit, tools and templates, brochure (English and Spanish), poster, and graphics.
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Alliance Launches NFW 2008
People throughout the United States will celebrate strong families and communities during National Family Week. News release


NFW Focuses on Civic Engagement:
National Family Week’s (NFW) top priority is to support the civic engagement work of the Alliance for Children and Families and its membership. Learn more

New Voices at the Civic Table
This Alliance program builds the capacity of nonprofit human service agencies to support the civic participation of clients. Learn more

 

Other News and Links

Magazine article features NFW civic engagement initiatives. Read article     Archive

President Bush proclamation           Member agency award         Local event photos

Agencies Serve as Role Models

Agencies link year-round work to National Family Week celebrations
Alliance member agencies lead National Family Week events in order to promote and bolster year-round family-strengthening work, which in turn supports and fosters long-term systemic change. These observances support civic engagement efforts, connect individuals to local resources, and honor those who work to strengthen families. More.  Click to view archive.
   
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National Family Week premise Children do better when their families are strong and families do better when they live in communities that help them succeed.

National Family Week is made possible through the efforts of the Alliance for Children and Families, with the generous support of The Annie E. Casey Foundation

The Alliance for Children and Families, a nonprofit membership association representing child- and family-serving organizations in the United States and Canada, has directed National Family Week efforts for more than 30 years.
 

National Organization Spotlight

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2008 KIDS COUNT Data Center
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT  features child well-being measures for many U.S. cities, and contains more than 100 indicators, on education, employment and income, poverty, health, and youth risk factors.

The Washington Insider
Oct./Nov. Issue

Families in Society, Oct,-Dec. Issue

During the past few years, the Alliance for Children and Families promoted programs, ideas, and activities sponsored by national organizations that support the core values inherent in National Family Week. These organizations reinforce the NFW objective to strengthen children and families, especially those who are vulnerable.  Click to read archived articles.

 





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