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The FFTA Blog features a closer look at the ideas, challenges, and progress shaping the important work you do each day. Drawing from our 8 areas of strategic focus, we share perspectives on best practices, policy engagement, and innovation grounded in the field of Human Services.
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Leading Forward | July 2026 | Renee Brown, LPC, CSAC
Renee Brown, LPC, CSAC, is FFTA’s 2026 Champion for Children & Families Awardee and President & CEO of DePaul Community Resources, a Virginia-based nonprofit serving children and families through foster care, kinship care, and supporting individuals with disabilities. A former foster parent, licensed professional counselor, and national advocate, Renee is deeply committed to advancing trauma-informed, family-centered systems that strengthen and support caregivers. She is a frequent speaker on leadership, kinship care, and system transformation.
May 2026 Public Policy Recap
Each week, FFTA members receive timely policy updates, resources, and analysis designed to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing child and family serving landscape. Below are a few of the key developments highlighted during May.