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Welcome Illinois State University!

The newest NCFR student affiliate
January 13, 2012

FF Section seeking applicants for TWO awards to be given at the 2012 NCFR Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona

Libby Balter Blume, Ph.D., CFLE FFSS Awards Committee Chair
January 13, 2012

Deadline for Submission: April 15, 2012

The Feminism and Family Studies Section of the National Council on Family Relations is seeking applicants for TWO awards to be given at the November 2012 NCFR Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Applicants do not need to be members of NCFR, but we welcome new members to our section and organization.

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Texas Council on Family Relations

"Promoting Healthy Families: Positive Family Interactions"
January 11, 2012

2012 TCFR Annual Conference -- March 29-30

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Illinois Council on Family Relations Conference

E-Families: Supporting Families in a Technological Age
January 11, 2012

2012 ILCFR Annual Conference -- Saturday, March 31

Wisconsin Council on Children and Families

Fellowships available - deadline this Friday, January 13
January 10, 2012

Interested in a paid fellowship at the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families?

Family Process Institute

Call for Applications

Family Process Institute New Writers Fellowship
January 10, 2012

The Family Process Institute is accepting applications for the 2012 New Writers Fellowship. The goal of the fellowship is to support the development of new scholars who will advance the field by publishing in Family Process and other family therapy journals.

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Call for Submissions: The Journal of Latino-Latin American Studies

Special Issue: Latino and Latin American Families
January 04, 2012

The Journal of Latino-Latin American Studies (JOLLAS) invites manuscripts for two Special Issues on Latino and Latin American families. Potential contributors are asked to submit a letter of intent by Monday, January 16, 2012.

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

ACOG releases new committee opinion on transgender persons

January 04, 2012

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) just released an opinion by their Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women on the subject of health care for transgender individuals.

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USDA Cooperative Extension—new financial literacy program

January 04, 2012

Each year, America’s high schools graduate thousands of young adults who are unprepared in matters of employment and financial decisions.

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Child Trends’ new research brief on family poverty

Two Generations in Poverty: Status and Trends among Parents and Children in the United States, 2000-2010
January 04, 2012

"As poverty has become more widespread in the United States, it is important to acknowledge the large body of research documenting the association between poverty or economic hardship and negative outcomes for parents, especially women, and their children."

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Census Report

Custodial Parents Becoming Less Likely to Receive Full Amount of Child Support
December 20, 2011

The U.S. Census is reporting that custodial parents are less likely to receive full amount of child support.

National Center for Family and Marriage Research

NCFMR releases new publications

December 13, 2011

The National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State just release three new research profiles.

Thank You to CFLE Reception Sponsors!

December 07, 2011

The CFLE Reception at the NCFR Annual Conference provided an opportunity for CFLEs to gather together to celebrate the contributions of CFLEs to the success of the CFLE program. The generosity of a number of individuals and programs helped to make the CFLE Reception possible.

Journal of Family Theory & Review

Special Issue Call for Papers - due March 1, 2012
December 06, 2011

The purpose of this special issue of the Journal of Family Theory & Review is to engage readers in a discussion of how critical feminisms inform family theory and research on social justice issues.

CPSC

Consumer Product Safety Commission

information on holiday safety
December 06, 2011

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has an online brochure titled Holiday Decoration Safety Tips.

Mathematica Policy Research

Mathematica Policy Research

seeking studies for home visiting programs - deadline January 6
December 06, 2011

Mathematica Policy Research® is seeking studies for a comprehensive review of the evidence base for home visiting programs.

New FLE Online Clearinghouse Committee Formed.

December 06, 2011

Deborah C. Bailey is chairing the newly-formed Online Clearinghouse Committee which was created to provide a clearinghouse for CFLE-approved and related academic courses and continuing education modules available in an online format.

Academic Program Review Committee Expands!

December 02, 2011

In anticipation of over 30 applications due for renewal in 2012 NCFR has increased the size of the Academic Program Review Committee (APR).

Judy Myers-Walls, Ph.D., CFLE awarded CFLE Emeritus status

December 02, 2011

Dr. Judith Myers-Walls has been awarded CFLE Emeritus status in recognition of her teaching and her work in Extension outreach.