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A voice for organizations and individuals that serve California's Childern, families and communities

CFRA is a statewide membership association of organizations and individuals working to build vibrant communities that put children and families first. Founded in 2005, CFRA advocates for policies, programs and resources that help families and communities thrive and succeed. CFRA also works to build the capacity of its member organizations and creates networks that link people and resources. CFRA’s policy focus is in the areas of child welfare, mental health, economic success and school readiness.

What's New

What's New

Coming Soon

CFRA's 2008 Policy Conference - The Time is NOW! - Prioritizing Family Strengthening Policy in California, April 24-25, 2008, at the Westin Hotel Los Angeles Airport. Download Conference details and registration [PDF]. Registration is now open! - Register online here. Join CFRA today and receive discounts on registration. To make your hotel reservations, click here.

Conference Sponsorships and Exhibit Space Available.

Over 300 participants from across the state will attend CFRA's Biennial Policy Conference on April 24-25, 2008. This is among the most popular events in the family strengthening field. You are invited to become a sponsor to support this event and to build momentum for the family strengthening field. (Please note the deadline for sponsorships has been extended to March 28, 2008.)

In addition, exhibitor opportunities are available for organizations and companies interested in promoting their products and/or services to community-based family strengthening organizations. This is an exclusive opportunity for only 14 exhibitors who will have prime space and access to over 300 conference participants. The exhibit theme is Results Accountability: Demonstrating the Difference that Family Strengthening Organizations Make in California (e.g. software programs, services, etc.). Other exhibitors are also welcome (i.e., publishers, model programs, consultants, etc.). Register as an exhibitor today as space is limited.

New Policy Brief on Family Strengthening and Economic Success >>
CFRA has released its second policy brief, “What Works: Family Strengthening and Economic Success”. The brief is a rich publication that provides information, tools, guidance and inspiration so that family strengthening organizations can more effectively move their families to work. >>

Policy Brief on Mental Health >>
CFRA has released its inaugural Policy Brief on the Mental Health Services Act (Prop. 63) “Integrating Mental Health Services Into California’s Diverse Neighborhoods.” The Policy Brief features an overview of the Act, keys to partnering at the local level, four mental health models in a community-based family strengthening setting, examples of effective prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery activities appropriate for family-strengthening organizations, and a call to action — what you can do at the state and local level. >>

Join CFRA! >>
Help create vibrant communities that put children and families first by joining CFRA! With others, you can help provide a unifying and powerful voice for California's families and communities. Together we can be heard!

Children NOW - California Report Card 2006-07 The State of the State's Children
This report lists indicators and recommendations for policy change in the areas of health, education and family well-being, as well as provides a grading for the state's current performance in these areas. The report card outlines areas where the field of family support can rally to gain support for improvement in policies and programs that benefit the children and families of California.


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