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NEW JFTR Issue / CFLE Turns 40 / Donate to the NCFR Student Access Grant / Register for NCFR 2025 / Congrats to Bethel University / Read Summer NCFR Report / Nominate or Apply to NCFR Awards Today / NCFR Resources / & More |
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NCFR Weekly Zippy News
Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
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• See Our Conference Plenaries for NCFR 2025
• Read NCFR Report Summer Issue
• CFLE Program Turns 40!
• NEW CFLE-Approved Program: Bethel University
• NCFR Signs Onto Letter |
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• NEW JFTR Issue
• Apply or Nominate to NCFR Awards by June 15
• Call for Mentors & Mentees
• Donate to Support the Future of Family Science
• Video of the Week
• >>Employment Opportunities<< |
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2025 NCFR Annual Conference
Meet Our Plenary Presenters
(left to right) Jocelyn Smith Lee, Ph.D.; Russ Toomey, Ph.D.; Cecilia Menjívar, Ph.D.; Annette Lareau, Ph.D.; Blair Sackett, Ph.D.
NCFR is excited to introduce you to this year's annual conference plenary presenters. We are looking forward to the scholarly contributions they will make and the impact they will have on the work and lives of conference attendees. The goal of this year’s conference is to comprehensively analyze the intersections among race, economy, and education, and explore the ramifications for power relations, privilege, and social differences, all through the lens of families.
Jocelyn Smith Lee, Ph.D., is NCFR's opening plenary luncheon presenter, in which she will address the unequal burdens of violence and grief faced by young Black men in Baltimore (fun fact, Dr. Smith Lee has Baltimore roots).
Russ Toomey, Ph.D., is the Thursday plenary presenter, in which he will present research on the family relationships of trans and gender diverse youth and how we can best support families to help their trans kids thrive.
Cecilia Menjívar, Ph.D., will be our Friday plenary presenter, wherein she will discuss the origins of Temporary Protected Status for immigrants in the U.S. and how it profoundly shapes the lives of immigrants and their families.
Annette Lareau, Ph.D., and Blair Sackett, Ph.D., will be NCFR's co-presenters on Saturday, wherein they will discuss cultural knowledge, class difference, and barriers to mobility.
CONTINUE READING ABOUT THE NCFR 2025 PLENARY PRESENTERS... |
| REGISTER FOR NCFR 2025 |
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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. |
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NCFR RESEARCH |
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NCFR Journals
New JFTR Issue Features Symposium, Special Collection
Don’t miss the exciting features in the latest issue of NCFR’s Journal of Family Theory & Review, including a symposium on the Paradigmatic Framework and a special collection entitled “Sexual and Gender Diversity in Families: Theoretical Advances in the Context of Social Change.”
“As a unique specialty journal … we endeavor to push the boundaries of family science by reaching out across our borders to new ways of doing theory and review that truly matter in the lives of all of our constituents,” writes JFTR Editor and NCFR Fellow Katherine R. Allen, Ph.D., in her editorial for the issue.
The issue also features an invited article by renowned Family Science scholars and NCFR Fellows Lawrence Ganong, Ph.D., and Marilyn Coleman, Ph.D., about their shared research journey.
READ FULL ISSUE
If you're an NCFR member subscribed to the journal, you can access articles by logging into your NCFR account.
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APPLY TO NCFR AWARDS |
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NCFR Awards and Recognition
Apply/Nominate to NCFR Awards by June 15
NEW Awards Submission System
PLEASE NOTE: Many NCFR section award deadlines are coming up soon on June 15. Please nominate or apply today for an NCFR award!
Appreciate Distinguished Research
Alexis Walker Award
Express Gratitude to Impactful Mentors & Instructors
Recognize Colleagues for Advancing Family Science
Acknowledge Outstanding Work in Social Justice
★Also check out the NCFR focus group awards available this year!★
>>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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NCFR SIGNS ONTO LETTER |
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NCFR Advocacy
NCFR Signs Letter of Support for Gun Violence Prevention Research Funding
May 20, 2025 - NCFR has signed a letter, released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), alongside 400+ organizations to increase funding for gun violence prevention research. Gun violence has major impacts on families and communities, as found in NCFR Report Family Focus issue Understanding Gun Violence from a Family Perspective. The letter makes clear that funding prevention research is a crucial step toward increasing gun safety and effective evidence-based research to preventing firearm related violence in schools, communities, and public spaces.
>>READ THE FULL LETTER<<
Learn more about NCFR'S advocacy for social sciences |
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NCFR RESOURCES |
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NCFR Resources
How to Engage in Public Scholarship
New NCFR Resource Collection
Do you want your scholarly work to positively impact families’ lives? Learn ways you can engage in public scholarship: creating change through the translation and communication of scientific and evidence-based knowledge to those outside of academia.
In NCFR's new resource collection, you’ll find NCFR webinars, conference sessions, and articles about:
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communicating via social media,
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creating and disseminating translational content,
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collaborating with other stakeholders to implement educational programs,
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conducting Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) to collaborate with community members, and
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more across the spectrum of public scholarship activities.
ACCESS COLLECTION
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NCFR Resources
Supporting Your Family Science Academic Program
These and more resources from NCFR can help support and make the case for academic programs in Family Science / Human Development and Family Science (webinars below are free for NCFR members & CFLEs | become a member):
ACCESS FAMILY SCIENCE RESOURCES
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MEMBER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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NCFR Member Opportunities
Strengthen Your Career Through a Mentor Relationship
Apply to NCFR's Mentoring Academy by July 8
Understanding how incredibly important mentoring relationships can be to professional success, NCFR and its Students and New Professionals (SNP) leaders are excited to present to you the NCFR Mentoring Academy. The goal of this special program is to advance the discipline of Family Science by supporting and encouraging the professional development of graduate students and early-career Family Science professionals.
Mentoring relationships can be equally valuable to the mentor and the mentee—it is a two-way street honing professional development, leadership and communication skills, the opportunity to add this unique service to your CV/résumé, knowledge enrichment, as well as gaining new colleagues and new perspectives.
This will be the seventh year of this member-only opportunity. And right now, applications are being accepted for mentors and mentees. Only NCFR members are eligible to participate in the NCFR Mentoring Academy | become a member
APPLY TO BE A MENTOR | APPLY TO BE A MENTEE
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IN RECENT NCFR NEWS |
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NCFR Report
Summer Issue of NCFR Report is Available Online
The summer issue of NCFR Report can be accessed on the NCFR website. This summer issue brings you exciting updates, a bid adieu from NCFR's interim executive director, and plenty of announcements and milestones across the organization.
READ NCFR REPORT
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NCFR STUDENT ACCESS GRANT |
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Donate to NCFR Student Access Grant
Over 100 Applications in Just One Week! Students Need Our Support
The Student Access Grant opened on June 1, and the response has been overwhelming. NCFR received over 100 applications in the first week alone. This makes it clear that Students of Color are eager for opportunities in Family Science, and that they need our support.
Please consider making a gift today to help fund as many Student Access Grants as possible. Every donation, no matter the amount, opens doors, builds futures, and ensures that diverse voices are represented in Family Science.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GRANT | DONATE
Your support makes a difference! |
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CFLE NEWS & UPDATES |
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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 Approved Programs
Bethel University Receives CFLE-Approved Program Status
NCFR extends a hearty congratulations to Bethel University for one of their programs receiving CFLE-approved program status! In addition, programs at Sacramento State University, Brigham Young University, Idaho, and Western Michigan University have all recently renewed their CFLE-approved status:
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Bethel University – B.A. in Communication Studies
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Sacramento State University – B.S. and Certificate Program in Family Studies and Human Development
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Brigham Young University, Idaho – B.S. in Child Development or Marriage and Family Studies
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Western Michigan University – B.S. in Family Science and Services
Thank you to these programs for their dedication to Family Life Education! Graduates of these programs can apply for the CFLE credential through the CFLE-approved program process upon completion of the identified CFLE coursework.
You can find a list of CFLE-approved programs in NCFR's Degree Programs Guide.
*Learn how you too can get your degree program approved—see the CFLE Academic Program Approval process.
READ MORE ABOUT THE ABOVE PROGRAMS |
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IN OTHER NEWS |
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Important NCFR Update
NCFR's Learning Center Upgrade
We wish to inform you that NCFR's learning center is getting an upgrade and will be temporarily unavailable on Monday, June 16, starting at 8 a.m. CT. We anticipate that the learning center will be back up and operating by 3 p.m. CT.
Thank you for your patience. |
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Video of the Week
Couples Reflect on 10-Year Anniversary of Marriage Equality
Nearly 10 years ago to the day, marriage equality was established by the U.S. Supreme Court. In this week's video, in recognition of Pride Month, two couples share the impact of that decision on their lives.
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
Employers: Get your job opening included in Zippy News by posting it in
NCFR's online Jobs Center! Get started here. |
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Teaching Faculty, Couple & Family Therapy Program (remote)
Antioch University
The School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT) at Antioch University invites applications for three full-time Teaching Faculty members with the Couple and Family Therapy Program. This opportunity is remote, with the ability to travel to campuses and other locations. The successful applicant will teach 24 semester/quarter credits of graduate courses per year, and supervise students' clinical training. The applicant will advise up to 15 students in the program, conduct student admission interviews and make recommendations, and serve as teaching liaison for various content areas. Responsibilities also include serving on university special committees, task forces, and campus-wide faculty leadership, and participate in professional development activities relevant to areas of special expertise and interest.
The potential term to start is summer 2025.
Location: Yellow Springs, Ohio
Required Education: Doctorate in Family Science or its equivalent
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin immediately; open until filled with a flexible start date.
SEE FULL DETAILS & APPLY |
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