Zippy News: New Policy Brief Tackling Housing Concerns

NCFR Weekly Zippy News

Thursday, March 23, 2023

New NCFR Policy Brief: Tackling Housing Concerns at the State-Level
Special Issue "Doing Family Online" from Family Relations
NCFR Signs 3 Statements Condemning Florida HB 999
One Week Left: Proposals for FLE Virtual Summit (March 30)
Submit NCFR Olson Grant Applications by April 5
March 28: CFLE Conversation on Working in Mental Health
April 4: Forming and Utilizing Logic Models in Program Development
New Webinars Announced for Spring and Summer
Utah Council on Family Relations (UTCFR) 2023 Annual Conference
Video of the Week: How will AI change the world?
Employment Opportunities

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NCFR Releases New Policy Brief
Tackling Housing Concerns at the State-Level: Lessons From Family Impact Seminars

Suboptimal housing severely interferes with individual and family well-being, including children and caregivers. This is of concern because housing instability among families with children in the United States has risen since the 2008 recession, and it increased markedly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Oregon, Wisconsin, and Indiana, housing legislation that affects families who are homeless, who are renters, or who are buying homes has demonstrated that states can create affordable housing options, protect low-income renters and homeowners, and prevent homelessness through housing trust funds and tax credits for individuals and developers, local fair housing laws, and permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs.

This brief includes several promising policy options at the state and local levels that can help to address housing instability concerns for families.

A two-page executive summary and an eight-page policy brief are available for you to download and share with others.

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NCFR Journals
New Special Issue "Doing Family Online" from Family Relations

Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science, published by NCFR, has released a special issue, "Doing Family Online."

This latest issue, guest edited by Karine Geoffrion, Ph.D., and Laura Odasso, Ph.D., reflects on what information and communications technology does to and for families around the world.

Many articles in this issue are Open Access to the general public.

SEE ARTICLES IN SPECIAL ISSUE

Advocacy for Social Science
NCFR Signs 3 Statements Condemning Florida HB 999

NCFR associates with organizations that advocate for the social sciences and professional certifications at state and federal government levels. NCFR will also engage in its own efforts to advocate for the Family Science discipline and professions.

Recently, NCFR signed three statements condemning the introduction of Florida HB 999:

Florida Bill Would Destroy Higher Education as We Know It — American Association of University Professors
AHA Statement Opposing Florida House Bill 999 — American Historical Association
The Effort to Undermine Academic Freedom in Florida House Bill 999 — American Council of Learned Societies

MORE ABOUT NCFR'S ADVOCACY

Call for Proposals
One Week Left: Submit Proposals for Family Life Education Virtual Summit

Proposals due Thursday, March 30, 2023

NCFR will host its third Family Life Education Virtual Summit on Friday, June 23, 2023.

This event will provide an opportunity to advance Family Life Education by sharing successful efforts and practices and exploring strategies for expanding its reach and influence.

NCFR seeks proposals to the 2023 Family Life Education Virtual Summit that address any and all aspects of Family Life Education including the 10 FLE content areas.

Proposals on any aspect of Family Life Education are welcomed but we are especially interested in presentations or workshops focused on topics outlined in the full call.

VIEW FULL CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Funding Opportunity
Submit Your Grant Applications by April 5

NCFR Olson Grant: Bridging Research, Theory, and Practice

This $10,000 annual grant — made possible by namesake and benefactor David H. Olson, Ph.D. — is available to current NCFR members working to creatively contribute to the discipline of Family Science by uniting research, theory, and practice in their work. (Nonmembers may become a member to apply for the grant.)

Faculty members, postdocs, and doctoral students nearing completion of their dissertations may apply. An application for Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval must be submitted prior to submitting a grant application.

BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION

CFLE Credential Benefits
CFLE Conversation: CFLEs Working in Mental Health

Tuesday, March 28 / 3–4:00 p.m. CT / Free for CFLEs to attend

Facilitator: Ashley Barksdale, LMSW, CFLE

All active Certified Family Life Educators (CFLEs) are invited to attend this FREE one-hour online networking session for CFLEs working in mental health to connect and learn from each other.

Ashley Barksdale is a Licensed Master Social Worker, currently under supervision for clinical licensure, and an Ed.D. candidate of Marriage and Family Counseling at Liberty University. She obtained her master’s degree in Social Work from Baylor University and her bachelor’s degree in Family Science with a minor in Psychology from Mississippi University for Women. She is currently employed at Baptist Behavioral Health Care as a Mental Health Therapist.

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Next NCFR Webinar
Forming and Utilizing Logic Models in Program Development

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 / 11 a.m. to noon CT
Presented by Wm. Michael Fleming, Ph.D., CFLE

Logic models provide a conceptual framework that demonstrates and clearly communicates the steps of developing, implementing, and sustaining an educational program. Specifically, logic models help identify key components (i.e., inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes) that guide the planning, implementing, managing, evaluating, and reporting processes of the program.

This webinar will begin with an introduction to the core components of logic models and their ability to assist with program development, evaluation processes, and communication about the program. Examples of various logic models and how they are utilized in developing and evaluating programs will be shared.

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Gain a foundational knowledge of the components of logic models
Understand how logic models are utilized in program delivery and evaluation
Communicate how to develop a logic model for programmatic and educational purposes

Approved for 1 hour of CFLE continuing education credit.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Can't attend live? Register to gain access to the webinar recording to watch later at your convenience.

And check out similar webinars that are available on demand NOW:

*Free for NCFR members and CFLEs

NCFR Webinars

New Webinars Announced for Spring and Summer

Using Phenomenology and Heuristic Inquiry in Family Science
Thursday, April 13, 2023 / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT

Building a Family Life Education Program: 2-Part-Series
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 / 11 a.m. to noon CT
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 / 11 a.m. to noon CT

Understanding Ethnic-Racial Identity Development
Monday, June 5, 2023 / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT

Integrating Reflective Practice into Family Life Education Practices Tuesday, June 20, 2023 / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT

Talking about Race and Racism with Children
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT

NCFR members receive discounts on their webinar registration. Become a member today and receive the full benefits of NCFR membership!

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NCFR Member Groups
Utah Council on Family Relations (UTCFR) 2023 Annual Conference

Friday, March 31 / 8:30 - 3 p.m. MT / Utah Valley University
Students $10, Professionals $20

Daniel L. Carlson, Ph.D., will give a keynote presentation. There will also be research presentations, breakout sessions on the Stronger Families Project from UVU, trauma informed care, and others based on submitted proposals. A full conference agenda will be available closer to the date of the event.

Approved for 3.0 hours of CFLE continuing education credit.

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Zippy's Video of the Week
How will AI change the world?

In the coming years (or weeks? months?) artificial intelligence is probably going to change your life — and likely the entire world. But people have a hard time agreeing on exactly how AI will affect our society.

Can we build AI systems that help us fix the world? Or are we doomed to a robotic takeover? Explore the limitations of artificial intelligence and the possibility of creating human-compatible technology.

WATCH VIDEO

New Employment Opportunities

Employers: Get your job opening included in Zippy News by posting it in NCFR's online Jobs Center! Get started here.

Assistant Professor
Miami University

The Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University seeks multiple candidates for tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant professor to begin August 2023. The successful candidates will teach graduate and undergraduate social work courses; advise students; develop a research and publications agenda; seek external grant funding, as appropriate; and be engaged in service at the departmental, college, University, and professional discipline levels.

Location: Oxford, Ohio
Required Education: Master's
Application Deadline: April 2, 2023

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Assistant/Associate/Professor of Instruction in Psychology- Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders
University of Texas at Dallas

The Psychology Department in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month appointment of an instructional faculty member for the MS program in Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders (HDCD). The search committee will consider outstanding applicants who can teach core courses in the HDCD program, such as Assessment Theory, Developmental Assessment, Atypical Development, Infant Mental Health and/or Intervention with Young Children. Successful applicants should also be able to effectively mentor and engage master’s students in reflective supervision of their practicum and internship experiences.

Location: Richardson, Texas
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Priority on April 1, 2023, Deadline May 1, 2023

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice & Program Director
The University of Arizona, College of Applied Science & Technology

The University of Arizona’s College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) seeks a career-track professor of practice and program director to serve at the rank of assistant or associate professor for online class delivery in the Human Services Program. The successful applicant will have the ability to lead CAST’s Council for Standard in Human Services Education accredited human services program; have expertise in the human services area; competence in working with various populations; and demonstrated involvement in regional and national human services-related professional organizations. This position will be required to teach a broad range of human service-related coursework; will teach, develop curriculum, and mentor/advise students in online formats; and will have experience and working knowledge of human service internships and accreditations.

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Required Education: Master's
Application Deadline: Open until filled

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Visiting Assistant Professor, Human Development & Family Sciences, UConn Waterbury
Univ. of Connecticut Human Development & Family Sciences

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut seeks a one-year visiting assistant professor at the UConn Waterbury campus, starting on August 23, 2023. The position is a nine-month, non-tenure track appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching seven undergraduate courses or the equivalent. Specific courses are likely to include close relationships, parenthood, adolescent development, research methods, and electives in the faculty member’s area of expertise.

Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Open until filled

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Education Manager
National Council on Family Relations

NCFR seeks a full-time manager for its education department to focus specific attention to the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential, the Academic Program Review (APR) process, the webinars, and educational publications and products. The successful candidate for this position will be a positive team-player who remains calm and professional under pressure, is able to work both collaboratively and independently as the tasks require, resolves conflict constructively, and takes the initiative to improve processes, products, or services without being asked to do so.

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Required Education: Master's
Application Deadline: Review begins April 3; open until filled

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