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Our Blog

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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We want to hear from you: what you’re seeing, learning, and leading in your work. Voices From the Field allows your perspective and experiences to strengthen the way our sector moves this critical work forward. Through cross-collaboration and shared thought leadership, your voice can help inform and contribute to the conversation. Submit a proposal today to be featured on our blog.

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40 Years of Coming Together for the Good of Families

Whether a provider organization, public agency, community mental health organization, researcher, foundation, or a partner providing business solutions in the sector, there’s a place for you in the FFTA Community. There is also a place for the many people whose contributions make that work possible: direct service professionals, resource parents, supervisors, fundraising and human resources teams, executives, and board members. 

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August 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 August. 

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July 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 July. 

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June 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 June. 

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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. 

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