The 2020 Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Reception will be on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5:15–6:45 p.m. Central Time virtually over Zoom.

The following reports are provided in advance of the 2020 NCFR Membership Meeting.

The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) is an approved provider of Continuing Education (CE) through its 2020 annual conference.

Verification of attendance for each session is required in order to earn CE credit hours. Only sessions identified as approved qualify for CE credit hours. Organizational approval and CE credit hours for each session are indicated on the CE verification form.

Contact and connect with the members of the 2021 Conference Program Committee.

Each year, hundreds of faculty, researchers, students, and family professionals present cutting-edge work and make valuable professional connections at the annual conference of NCFR — the premier professional association for understanding and strengthening families through interdisciplinary research, theory, and practice.

Download the winter 2021 issue of CFLE Network.

David H. Olson, Ph.D., is the namesake of the NCFR Olson Grant: Bridging Research, Theory, and Practice. Dr. Olson is renowned for his many contributions to the Family Science discipline as a scholar, teacher, therapist, and professional.

Watch this page for more information about featured conference sessions.

Family Science — the scientific study of families and close interpersonal relationships — has a history spanning more than 100 years. Learn more about that history and the name 'Family Science.'

Learn some of the key terms and concepts related to the identity of the Family Science discipline and its associated professions.

Resources for addressing racism and discrimination against Asian Americans, compiled by NCFR member groups.

On this page are all the NCFR awards accepting nominations in 2021. Click each award to learn about the criteria, and the nomination/application process, for each one.

NCFR’s first virtual Family Life Education summit will focus on practitioners at all experience levels working with and for families.

Reach your target audiences for your programs, services, publications, and products at the 2021 NCFR Annual Conference!

NCFR members may log in to access the spring 2021 issue of Family Focus and download a PDF version.

Find answers to questions about our 2021 conference policies.

NCFR is committed to providing a safe and collegial meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and free expression of ideas without harrassment, discrimination, and hostile conduct, as well as equal opportunity and treatment for all its conference participants. This same commitment is expected of all conference participants. Please read the NCFR Annual Conference Code of Conduct here, and learn how to report harrassment or unacceptable behavior that occurs at the conference.

Find registration rates and details for the 2021 NCFR Annual Conference.

Advertise in the printed conference program, in emails to conference attendees, or via the online conference platform or Facebook. You can also reach attendees and NCFR members via NCFR's member magazine or in our publication for Certified Family Life Educators.

The University Receptions was an event on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, from 7:30–9 p.m. CT showcasing university programs and connecting universities with prospective students and Alumni.

Make sure your organization gets the key recognition that NCFR conference sponsorships provide!

Download the spring 2021 issue of CFLE Network.

The Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Families (REDF) Section will host a Virtual Social on  Aug. 26, 2021 from 7-8:30 CT with Dr. Antoinette M. Landor.