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Meet an NCFR 2025 Invited Presenter | Register for NCFR 2025 / CFLE Turns 40 / Read Family Focus Final Issue / NCFR Nexus Call for Articles / June JFTR Issue / NCFR Focus Group Awards / & More |
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NCFR Weekly Zippy News
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 |
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• NCFR Signs Onto Letter in Support of Nonprofit Organizations
• Read Summer Issue of Family Focus
• CFLE Program Turns 40: Scholarships for New and Current CFLEs! |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Iheoma Iruka, Ph.D.—Invited Speaker Session
Special Session Presenter
"Young Children and Families Flourishing: Advancing Science-to-Action Focused on the Protection, Promotion, and Preservation of Humanity for All"
We are thrilled to say that Iheoma Iruka, Ph.D., will be joining us at NCFR 2025 for an invited speaker session!
Dr. Iruka's special session will uncover how a child's early years are a critical time to ensure they are provided with equitable opportunities to thrive. |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Register Today for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference
NEW Conference Registration System
Don't miss out on the annual conference experience brought to you by the premier association for understanding and strengthening families through interdisciplinary research, theory, and practice. The NCFR Annual Conference is the venue for high-quality, cutting-edge Family Science research and professional, scholarly work among scholars. This year, we will be in B-More (Baltimore, Maryland) for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, Nov. 19-22!
★Register by Aug. 14 to secure the early-bird registration rate.★
We are thrilled to present you with a NEW conference registration experience. The process this year should be a timesaver!
Upon clicking the registration link in your email, your information will autopopulate from your NCFR account. Update your email, or if you are not an NCFR member or are new to NCFR, create an account in minutes. You may also begin the registration process here.
Please note: Updates will sync to the conference registration website the next business day. Therefore, member rates will be available for new or renewing members the following business day | become a member
>>REGISTER FOR NCFR 2025<< |
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NCFR 2025
Book Your Stay at the NCFR 2025 Conference Hotel
After registering for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, reserve your hotel room at NCFR's conference hotel site, the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Once registered for the conference, you will be able to use NCFR's discounted conference rate. The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is this year's conference destination. Located next to the Baltimore Harbor, in the Harbor East neighborhood, and surrounded by restaurants, stores, and all kinds of fun, local opportunities.
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MEET NCFR'S NEW LEADER |
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NCFR Staff Update
Dr. Cherie Collins Sims Joins NCFR!
NCFR's new Executive Director & CEO
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cherie Collins Sims, Ph.D., to the role of executive director and chief executive officer, effective June 17, 2025. |
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With a deep understanding of the academic, philanthropic, practice, and policy ecosystems, Dr. Collins Sims translates Family Science into real-world practice and policy impact; engages and grows a cross-sector community of professionals committed to advancing family-centered thinking and practice; mobilizes resources for family-centered work; and positions organizations as thought leaders. She brings a strong familiarity with NCFR's mission and sees this opportunity as both a return to her scholarly and professional roots, and a powerful chance to help shape the future of the field.
Join us as we welcome Dr. Collins Sims!
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NCFR RESEARCH |
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June JFTR Features Symposium on Paradigmatic Framework
The June issue of NCFR’s Journal of Family Theory & Review includes a "symposium on abstract theorizing in conversation with critical reflection on the very process of theorizing itself," writes JFTR Editor and NCFR Fellow Katherine R. Allen, Ph.D., in her editorial for the issue.
“As family theory instructors and students know, abstract theorizing in scholarship about families is especially challenging, given the endless variation and continuous experience of change that families embody,” Dr. Allen writes. "JFTR presents this symposium as an exercise in abstract theorizing because such examples in the family field are difficult to find."
In his original article, Larry L. Constantine summarizes the origins and development of the Paradigmatic Framework and applies the framework to examine the Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems, developed by NCFR Fellow David H. Olson, Ph.D.* Commentary is offered by Todd M. Jensen, Ph.D.*, Bethany Willis, Ph.D., CFLE*, Nikki DiGregorio, Ph.D.*, David C. Bell, Ph.D.*, Armeda Stevenson Wojciak, Ph.D., and Dr. Olson.
READ SYMPOSIUM ARTICLES
If you're an NCFR member subscribed to the journal, you can access articles by logging into your NCFR account.
*Denotes NCFR member
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NCFR RESEARCH |
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NCFR Journals
New NCFR Research
Published between June 1—14
We aspire to share with you some of the latest research from all three of NCFR's scholarly journals advancing Family Science—Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
The early-view articles listed here provide scholarship on such topics as varying models of home visiting, as well as relationship quality and stability.
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A Brief Report Comparing Younger and Older Cohabitors (open access) — Matthew R. Wright, Ph.D., NCFR member Susan L. Brown, Ph.D., NCFR member Wendy D. Manning, Ph.D., Madelyn Flowers, B.S., Jenna M. Ward, B.S. (JMF)
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An integrative review of family supports as components of early childhood home visiting models — Cinda Clark, Ph.D., Kallen Shaw, Ph.D., NCFR member Patricia Snyder, Ph.D., Maureen Conroy, Ph.D., Helena Mawdsley, Ph.D. (FR)
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Intergenerational and digital solidarity and psychological well-being: During and post—COVID-19 pandemic in Korean families — NCFR member Woosang Hwang, Ph.D. (FR)
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Using group-based trajectory modeling to test theoretically driven hypotheses about relationship development (open access) — NCFR members: Jeremy B. Kanter, Ph.D., Christine Proulx, Ph.D., Amy J. Rauer, Ph.D., H. Cailyn Ratliff, M.S. (JFTR)
>>VIEW ALL NEW NCFR RESEARCH<<
If you are an NCFR member subscribed to one of our journals, you can access articles by logging into your NCFR account. You can also sign up for email alerts. |
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FAMILY FOCUS ON METHODS AND MEASURES |
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Family Focus | Final Issue
Read the Summer Issue of Family Focus on Methods and Measures in Family Science
The summer 2025 issue of Family Focus is available for reading. The theme for this issue is Methods and Measures in Family Science. The articles in this issue demonstrate that families are delightfully different, which provides myriad opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and share insights between researchers and practitioners to promote family functioning and well-being. Further, this is the last issue of Family Focus, making way for NCFR Nexus.
READ FAMILY FOCUS
Access to past and present issues of Family Focus articles is a benefit of NCFR membership—join NCFR!
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Thank You to Joyce Serido, Editor of Family Focus
NCFR extends its heartfelt thanks to Joyce Serido, Ph.D., for her outstanding service as editor of Family Focus! Since assuming the role in 2023, Dr. Serido has skillfully guided the publication with clarity, professionalism, and a deep commitment to delivering timely, high-quality content. Her thoughtful coordination with authors and attention to detail helped Family Focus thrive as a valuable resource for NCFR members. We are grateful for her dedication and leadership in the editor role.
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CALL FOR ARTICLES |
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NCFR Nexus: Fall 2025 Call for Practice & Teaching Articles
Submit Your Article by Aug. 1
The fall 2025 issue of NCFR Nexus will explore the impact of privilege. Family life experiences are influenced by one’s social address, which includes intersectional characteristics of one’s identity (e.g., race, gender, religion, sexuality, class, ability). Social address is associated with social advantages or disadvantages that influence family life experiences leading to many potential questions:
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What are the effects of privilege on the ability to maintain healthy relationships?
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Does recognition of privilege potentially lessen negative impacts?
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Can individual power and privilege be used to advocate for others?
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Can the power of privilege be utilized as a tool to advance social justice?
Research-focused articles on this theme have already been collected. The editor specifically invites authors of teaching and learning-focused articles and practice-focused articles that explore these questions. How do teachers in higher education classrooms explore these topics with their students? How do these topics come up for practitioners working with individuals and families in the field?
Prospective authors should submit their articles through the NCFR Nexus Article Submission Form by Aug. 1, 2025. Contact the NCFR Nexus editor, Beth Magistad, Ph.D., CFLE, with questions, ideas, and intentions.
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APPLY TO NCFR AWARDS |
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NCFR Awards and Recognition
Apply/Nominate to NCFR Focus Group Awards
NCFR focus group awards are a great way to acknowledge the scholarship, innovation, participation, and dedication of students, researchers, and professionals. Many NCFR focus group award deadlines are approaching on June 30. >>See focus group award opportunities & criteria<<
Excellence in Family Science Scholarship
Affiliate Councils: Recognizing Outstanding Service
Recognize Outstanding Work in Social Justice
The following awards have extended their deadlines to July 1, unless otherwise noted:
>>SEE ALL 2025 NCFR AWARDS<<
Ready to nominate or apply? Go to the NCFR Awards site
Log in with your NCFR username or create an account easily at my.ncfr.org |
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EXCITING CFLE NEWS |
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Celebrating 40 Years of the CFLE Program!
Apply for a CFLE Scholarship or Annual Fee Waiver by July 15
The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) program is celebrating 40 years! Since 1985, the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) has validated professionals’ knowledge and experience in Family Life Education through the CFLE credential.
In honor of this 40-year milestone, NCFR is excited to offer additional support to those in financial need:
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4 scholarships for first-time CFLE applicants, which cover 50% of application fees
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4 CFLE annual fee waivers, which cover 100% of annual fees
You can also support CFLEs by donating to this special fund. Additionally, proceeds from sales of Wisdom for Parents: Key Ideas From Parent Educators go directly to this cause— order your copy!
Applications are due by July 15. APPLY NOW
Thank you for helping NCFR celebrate 40 years of Family Life Education! |
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CFLE CONVERSATIONS |
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CFLE Conversations
Business Strategies for CFLEs
Wed., Sept. 10 / 11 a.m. – Noon CT
Facilitator: LaFarris L. Risby, CFLE
FREE for CFLEs / Renew your CFLE credential
Are you a CFLE starting or growing your business? Join this conversation to engage in discussion with other CFLEs doing the same work.
LaFarris L. Risby, CFLE, is a seasoned entrepreneur, business consultant, and child care pioneer with over 30 years of experience in business development, education, and community enrichment. As CEO of LaFarris, Inc. since 2016, Ms. Risby has been dedicated to helping individuals and businesses launch, grow, and thrive. She specializes in consultation and guiding clients through the process of building sustainable businesses, leveraging minority status, and accessing corporate and government-sponsored programs to create lasting financial and brand growth.
Ms. Risby founded Loving Arms Childcare & Preschool in 1999. With expertise in entrepreneurship, child care innovation, and community development, Ms. Risby provides tailored mentorship and training for entrepreneurs, emphasizing sustainable growth and impactful leadership. Her lifelong mission is to inspire success and build enduring legacies for individuals, families, and businesses.
Join Ms. Risby and fellow CFLEs for an engaging discussion on business strategizing.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT |
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Summer 2025
NCFR Report: President's Column
In the summer issue of NCFR Report NCFR President Bethany L. Letiecq, Ph.D., sat down with NCFR member, doctoral student and Students and New Professionals (SNP) leader Dane Rivas-Koehl, M.S., to have a conversation about the future of Family Science and academic freedom.
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Video of the Week
Why Do We Celebrate Juneteenth?
In honor of Juneteenth, the video of the week presents some reasons behind celebrating Juneteenth and its importance. CBS News catches up with Midwest and State Director of Juneteenth, Lee Henry Jordan, to talk about the commemoration of the special holiday. He believes that "following a trail of history can unlock your family's freedom story." Fun Fact: Jordan was also one of the Minnesotans to bring the first Juneteenth celebration to the Twin Cities in 1982!
WATCH VIDEO
Do you have a video of a local news story from your area, or something notable? Email a link to Kristal Johnson and perhaps we will feature it in Zippy News!
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NCFR JOBS CENTER |
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Employment Opportunities
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