Over 30 years in Mental Health & Child Welfare. Passionate about politics, a national advocate and above all, proud mother of three incredible individuals!
TODAY at 2PM ET: @FLOTUS goes to Capitol Hill for a bipartisan roundtable with the @WaysandMeansGOP to advance landmark legislation protecting and supporting America’s youth who’ve experienced foster care.
We're excited to share a special video message from our Welcome Keynote Speaker, Alec Ingold, offering a glimpse into his story and what awaits you at the FFTA 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago from July 7 - 10! https://t.co/1OkMSqHnjV Join him in Chicago: https://t.co/sW1zmti69c
Alex Adams, who was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead the Administration for Children and Families, invited state child welfare leaders to work with him on a number of priorities laid out in a recent email message. https://t.co/xcdX9wVJad
Join #FFTA for our second virtual #webinar in our AI in Family Services series featuring Taylor Barkley from Abundance Institute and Child Welfare Expert & Consultant, Danielle Nabinger. This webinar is approved for 1.5 ACE Continuing Education Credits. https://t.co/cftmCXKYrM
We'd like to show gratitude for our TITLE Conference Sponsor who has partnered with us to create Rhythms of Resilience for children, youth, families, and communities! Thank you Casey Family Programs. We appreciate you and all you do!
Are you excited about joining us in New Orleans? This time tomorrow you'll be right here checking in to the 39th Annual FFTA Conference. We hope everyone travels safely! Get ready to ENERGIZE, ELEVATE, and ENGAGE!
The investment of $25 million in HUD’s FY26 budget provides foster youth aging out of the foster care system with a foundation to launch their lives.
Thank you @FLOTUS for making this a priority and being a partner in our mission.
We have just completed today's PPI concentrated educational session. Review FFTA's thank you to the speakers and guests:
https://t.co/Nh6FDLfCV3. Let the community impact visits into downtown Washington, D.C. begin. Stay tuned for pictures.
After a full morning of concentrated policy education, #FFTAPPI attendees joined together for off-site community impact visits, where they had the opportunity to choose from one of the three options into Downtown DC. Learn more here: https://t.co/bY7xsECGeW
@moflatley Honored to be recognized by such a brilliant leader! I’m looking forward to engaging in a meaningful discussion about the future of child and family well-being policy. If you care about these issues, I encourage you to join the conversation.
Decisions being made at the federal level directly impact the youth/families you serve. As policymakers determine funding priorities, regulations, & initiatives, this is your opportunity to educate them on essential work your organization does every day —https://t.co/3Gy4lwwloU
Call for Proposals for our 39th Annual Conference in New Orleans July 2025 is due Jan 17, 2025. Learn more about the event & our 7 Areas of Focus, which we are seeking proposals at: https://t.co/YUnYmzQKD7. Learn more about LEADING for TODAY & TOMORROW➡️ https://t.co/Fp8bm0eDbA
Join #FFTA for the upcoming virtual #webinar, Connecting Policy to Practice: Navigating Post-Election Advocacy and Action. Members check your inbox for more information and to register!
Policy and advocacy are vital in advancing the child and family well-being sector. These efforts drive systemic changes. Join us at PPI 2025 to learn, engage, and advocate for the critical work you do every day! Reserve your room block early here: https://t.co/OdABZBXaIe.
Shutdown theater is back again.
For a freshman member of Congress, it’s wild how familiar I am with this routine. Pretty sure I know all the moves to the dance.
Here’s my sense of how it’ll go: