NCFR News Archive

Military and mental health concerns

July 27, 2011

Recently, there was a policy change regarding those in military service who die by suicide. The While House has lifted the ban on letters of condolence to survivors of these service persons.

NCFR Welcomes Deb Gentry as CFLE Academic Program Liaison

July 26, 2011

NCFR is pleased to announce that Dr. Deborah Gentry, CFLE, has been appointed as the new NCFR Academic Program Liaison. She will be replacing Mary Bold who has held the position for the past three years. We want to thank Mary for her service and contribution to the Academic Program Review!

The transition to adulthood

video lecture available
July 19, 2011

The Future of Children and the MacArthur Foundation have several video lectures on many aspects of child well-being.

Making summer count

closing the achievement gap
July 19, 2011

Students who attend summer programs do better in school than peers who do not.

Grants available from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

deadline July 28
July 12, 2011

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released two Healthy Marriage and two Responsible Fatherhood grants.

FDA releases new health warnings on cigarettes

July 12, 2011

Beginning September 2012, FDA will require larger, more prominent cigarette health warnings on all cigarette packaging and advertisements in the United States.

New from RAND:

Making Summer Count - How Summer Programs Can Boost Children's Learning
July 12, 2011

You can purchase this publication in book format or download it as a free e-book.

Call for Manuscripts - Special Family Science Review Issue

on Teaching about Families: Current Reflections on Our Journeys in Family Science Educators
July 12, 2011

We seek manuscripts from practicing family science/life educators that express the multitude of voices, perspectives, and journeys as educators in formal and informal educational settings.