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NATIONAL FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK STANDARDS OF QUALITY FOR FAMILY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT
The nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support are designed to be used by all stakeholders – public departments, foundations, networks, community-based organizations, and families – as a tool for planning, providing, and assessing quality practice. The Standards have created a common language across different kinds of Family Strengthening and Family Support programs such as Family Resource Centers, home visiting programs, and child development programs.
The Standards uniquely integrate and operationalize the Principles of Family Support Practice and the Strengthening Families Framework and Approach with its research-based evidence-informed 5 Protective Factors. The vision is that their implementation will help ensure that families are supported and strengthened through quality practice.
The revised version of the Standards, issued in March 2021, reflects an enhanced focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion and addressing community conditions that impact families’ healthy development.
For more information about the NFSN Standards and the Certification Training, visit the NFSN website here: NFSN | Standards of Quality
If you are interested in receiving a free private Standards training for your organization, please contact Aleena Mendoza at amendoza@thecapcenter.org
NFSN Standards Community of Practice in California
Interested in taking the certification training further at your organization? Starting February 2025, CFRA will host a monthly Standards Implementation “Community of Practice” where training participants can connect with their peers on topics and technical assistance to integrate the standards into their programs. Participation is free to all individuals who have participated in Standards Training. Please contact Aleena Mendoza at amendoza@thecapcenter.org for more information
Interested in free private technical assistance for Standards implementation? Complete our TA request form here.
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