FFTA-For the Good of Families

02/18/2026

New job opportunities are now live in our Career Center, all with organizations working to strengthen the lives of children, families, and communities nationwide.

Whether you're looking for something new or just exploring what's possible, one of these roles might be the right next step. This week's featured positions are in the graphic, and direct links to each are in the comments below. Explore all current openings here: https://www.fftaconnect.org/opportunities.

And if you're currently hiring for your team, drop the 💙 emoji, and we'll send you a direct message with ways we can help promote your position(s) through our FFTA Career Center!

02/12/2026

is excited to welcome its newest member - Family Embrace Network, LLC.

Family Embrace Network's mission is to provide comprehensive support and guidance to future foster families and foster family agencies, ensuring every youth in foster care finds a loving and stable home.

Learn more here: https://www.familyembracenetwork.net.

02/05/2026

You Show up for Children, Families, and Communities Every Day! You have carried the weight, navigated complex systems, and given your time, effort, and heart to work that truly matters. While so much is asked of you, you deserve a role and workplace where you feel fully supported, well prepared, and set up to thrive. That belief is the heart of our FFTA Career Center. This is a space designed to support you, your purpose, your growth, and your long-term impact in the human services field. Learn more about how we can support you today: https://conta.cc/4rlkNOK!

Direct links to the job opportunities listed in the graphic are in the caption below. Access to additional roles can be found here: https://www.fftaconnect.org/opportunities!

02/04/2026

We are 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://youtu.be/SDqNvMj6_nc

As an NFL team captain, adoptee, and advocate for children and families, Alec Ingold brings lived experience, leadership and intentional impact. Adopted at birth into a loving family, he has woven his personal journey into a life of service, championing the foster care community through his foundation and using his platform to inspire meaningful change.

His high-energy, interactive, and deeply personal message will welcome you with powerful reflections on leadership, resilience, and purpose. You'll hear about his NFL career, the work he is doing to support the lives of children & families, and the lessons he has learned as a team captain, connecting his story and mission in ways that resonate far beyond the football field.

Join Alec in Chicago, and register today: www.ffta.org/Conference26!

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02/03/2026

The Policy Series is designed to build momentum toward FFTA’s 2026 Policy Priorities and the conversations we will carry into the FFTA 2026 Public Policy Institute in May. These webinars are not stand alone events. They are meant to prepare you for deeper engagement throughout the year.

Our next webinar "Listening, Learning, Evolving: Insights from Community Conversations" features the Missouri Coalition for Children. This session is an important opportunity to hear how community driven approaches can reduce unnecessary family separation and strengthen supports for families before systems become involved. MCC’s work reflects several of FFTA’s 2026 Policy Priorities, including economic stability for families, rebalancing the continuum of care, and shifting responses away from poverty driven system involvement. This conversation will set the stage for many of the discussions we will continue at Public Policy Institute. Register for this webinar today: www.ffta.org/event/MCC.

And plan to join us at the FFTA 2026 Public Policy Institute May 18 - 19: www.ffta.org/PPI2026!

01/30/2026

is excited to welcome its newest member - Family of Services.

MCHS Family of Services provides individualized treatment, care, advocacy, and permanency to children and families impacted by childhood trauma. With a vision to build a community where every child and family has a safer and brighter future, MCHS Family of Services works to create safe, supportive spaces where children, families, and older adults can feel seen, heard, and deeply cared for.

Learn more here: https://mchsmi.org.

01/28/2026

The Dr. Laura Boyd 2026 Champion for Children & Families Award Call for Nominations deadline is quickly approaching (February 20th). Nominations should highlight specific activities undertaken by the nominee during the last year, that go above and beyond routine work. Examples of impactful policy engagement include:
1️⃣ Work that influences creation or amendment of impactful laws, rules, and policies.
2️⃣ Initiatives such as public service announcements, social media campaigns, and community events that raise awareness.
3️⃣ Establishing partnerships with government agencies to collaborate on policies, share expertise, and contribute to the development of effective and responsive services and programs.
4️⃣ Conducting and disseminating research to support policy changes, program improvements, and resource allocation.
5️⃣ Securing funding for essential services, such as mental health support, educational resources, and community-based programs.

Learn more about submitting a nomination and award details here: https://www.ffta.org/page/ChampionForChildren2026!

01/27/2026

The human services workforce doesn't just need more people. It needs intentional support. Every day you show up and give your all for children, families, and communities. Organizations are searching for dedicated professionals. People are searching for meaningful, sustainable careers. And the systems that support you need additional tools to grow and thrive. That's why our Career Center exists! This isn't just about filling roles. It's about building a healthier, more connected workforce so, those who serve others can feel supported to! Explore the Career Center today to look for job opportunities, post openings, and access practical resources, strategies, and insights: www.ffta.org/page/CareerCenter!

01/26/2026

Families first, always. Esteemed Corporate Sponsor, Pressley Ridge, has unveiled its bold vision for a family-centered child welfare system – one that prioritizes keeping families together, supporting kinship caregivers and innovating foster care with evidence-based models.

From expanding family preservation programs to launching an AI-powered app for foster parents, Pressley Ridge is leading the way in creating a more equitable, responsive system of care. With over 70 programs across 7 states and a transformative five-year strategic plan, the organization is shaping the future of child welfare.

As President & CEO Susanne Cole shares:“For all children to thrive, our impact must extend far beyond the current scope of Pressley Ridge programs and services.”

Read more about how Pressley Ridge is building stronger families and communities:

To remain relevant in this evolving landscape, human services organizations like Pittsburgh-based Pressley Ridge must continually adapt. Founded nearly 200 years ago as an orphanage, Pressley Ridge is now a …

01/23/2026

Today is the last day to register for our January , which takes a closer look at the Bipartisan Policy Center’s new blueprint for modernizing federal child and family financing and accountability. The report has generated discussion across the field, and this session offers a chance to hear directly from the people who helped shape it. This webinar is open to all who are interested in the future of federal child welfare policy. Join us!
https://www.ffta.org/event/Bipartisan

01/22/2026

is excited to welcome its newest member - Our Community Our Kids.

Our Community Our Kids (OCOK) has provided a continuum of services for children in the Texas foster care system of the Metroplex West since 2014. Our Community Our Kids believes that abused and neglected children that live in their community belong in their community. To accomplish this goal, OCOK: maintains the safety of children while they are in their care, keeps children within 50 miles of their home communities, reduces the number of times children are moved between foster homes, and keeps siblings together.

Learn more here: https://ourcommunity-ourkids.org.

01/21/2026

We're one month into the launch of our new Career Center, and 31 opportunities are currently waiting for you! Now is the perfect time to explore what's available! This week, we're highlighting two newly posted roles from family-serving organizations committed to strengthening children, families, and communities. 💼💙 ✨

Direct links to the job opportunities listed in the graphic are in the caption below. Access to additional roles can be found here: https://www.fftaconnect.org/opportunities!