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Journal of Marriage and Family

Journal of Marriage and Family

call for submissions
May 22, 2012

Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF) encourages submissions of manuscripts describing original research, theory, empirical findings, and analysis, concerning all aspects of marriage, other forms of close relationships, and families.

TWU

Attention LMFTs and LMFT-Associates

survey subjects needed
May 22, 2012

Examine the use of inter-professional collaboration in the practice of marriage and family therapy

UN DESA

United Nations report

jobs and young adults
May 22, 2012

An unprecedented 81 million young people, from both developed and developing countries, face unemployment or underemployment.

Journal of Family Theory & Review

JFTR - special issue of Qualitative Methodology, Theory and Research

Order now for fall classroom use
May 22, 2012

The June 2012 issue of the Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR) is an issue dedicated to articles on Qualitative Methodology, Theory, and Research in family studies.

from Affiliate Councils News

Affiliate Councils Awards

Deadline is June 30 for 2012 awards
May 21, 2012

Nominate a colleague for the professional Meritorious Service Award. Students may apply for the student awards, all of which include a stipend and recognition at the annual conference.

United Nations

NCFR’s UN representative to speak at the United Nations

May 15, 2012

NCFR's United Nations representative, Dr. Mihaela Robila, will be presenting at an United Nations Expert Group Meeting on "Good Practices in Family Policies."

Gallup

Same-Sex Marriage has approximately 50% public support now

according to two polls
May 15, 2012

Two well-known polling organizations, both Gallup and the Pew Research Center, report that roughly half of Americans now support same-sex marriage.

Future of Children

Future of Children

new free journal available
May 15, 2012

The Princeton-Brookings Future of Children organization has just published a new journal titled, "Children with Disabilities."

CFLE Exam photo
from CFLE News

CFLE Exam to be offered this summer

May 14, 2012
from CFLE News

Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Reception Sponsorship Opportunities Available

May 14, 2012
Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Reception Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Student/New Professionals

Students and New Professionals:

Would you like to be President of NCFR for one day? How would you like $750 toward conference travel?
May 07, 2012

The NCFR President for a Day award recognizes a student or new professional whose commitment, energy, and innovation in their service to NCFR has been outstanding.

SRCD

New publication from SRCD

on early childhood education
May 07, 2012

The Social for Research in Child Development just published a policy brief on "Strengthening the Early Childhood Care and Education Workforce Would Benefit Young Children."

NIH

NIH declared May 1, 2012

as World Asthma Day
May 07, 2012

The National Institutes of Health recognized World Asthma Day last week.

United Nations

United Nations

their work with families
May 01, 2012

Read more about the United Nations and its programs and related interest areas.

AAP

American Academy of Pediatrics

new child car seat safety recommendations
May 01, 2012

In a recent publication of Pediatrics, the AAP issued new recommendations for car seat and booster chair usage.

NCCP

National Center for Children in Poverty

new brief on paid family leave
April 24, 2012

National Center for Children in Poverty has just produced a policy brief called "Paid Family Leave: Strengthening Families and our Future."

Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University

has a new Master's in MFT
April 17, 2012

Lipscomb University is now taking applications for its new Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy.

RAND

New from RAND

report on early childhood education
April 17, 2012

RAND has a new report called "Building Blocks for a Strong Preschool to Early Elementary Education System."

NCFR walk map 2
from Family & Health Section News

Walk to Phoenix update

In the lead...Family & Health Section...850+ miles...crossing the Louisiana/Texas state line about now
April 11, 2012

Child Trends - New Report

on Disadvantaged Families and Child Outcomes: The Importance of Emotional Support for Mothers
April 10, 2012

Child Trends has just released a new research brief of the importance of emotional support for mothers.