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2008 Resource Materials Available
Groups planning NFW
observances may find the
free resource materials, made available by the Alliance for
Children and Families, helpful when planning any activities or
events. Materials, which may be downloaded and printed, include a tool kit,
tools and templates, brochure
(English and Spanish), poster, and graphics.
Tools and Templates
Members Receive Grants
The Alliance’s civic engagement
program has awarded grants to 25 member agencies to support the
civic engagement of their clients and community members.
Learn more about which agencies received
grants.
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Alliance Launches NFW 2008
People throughout the United States will celebrate strong
families and communities during National Family Week.
News release
NFW Focuses on Civic Engagement:
National
Family Week’s (NFW) top priority is to support the
civic engagement work of the Alliance for Children and Families
and its membership.
Learn more
New Voices at the
Civic Table
This Alliance program
builds the capacity
of nonprofit human service agencies to support the civic
participation of clients.
Learn more
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Magazine article features NFW civic engagement initiatives.
Read article
Archive
President Bush proclamation
Member agency award
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Agencies Serve as Role Models |
Agencies link year-round work to National Family Week celebrations
Alliance member agencies lead National
Family Week events in order to promote and bolster year-round
family-strengthening work, which in turn supports and fosters
long-term systemic change. These observances support civic engagement efforts,
connect individuals to local resources, and honor those who
work to strengthen families.
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National Family Week premise Children do better when their families are strong
and families do
better when they live in communities that help them succeed.
National Family Week is made possible
through the efforts
of the
Alliance for Children
and Families, with
the
generous support
of
The
Annie E. Casey
Foundation
The Alliance for Children and Families, a nonprofit membership
association representing child- and family-serving organizations in the
United States and Canada, has directed National Family Week efforts for
more than 30 years.
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National Organization
Spotlight |
News and Links
Annie E.
Casey Foundation and
Alliance For
Children Families
Alliance for Children and Families Magazine,
Summer 2008
Issue
The Washington Insider
Aug./Sept. Issue
Families in Society,
July-Sept.
Issue |