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Connection, Education,
& Advocacy

Join a national network of family-serving organizations working to advance wellness for all families and communities.

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About FFTA Membership

FFTA partners with child welfare, mental health, and other human service organizations to amplify their impact.  Our members continue to expand and diversify their support for children, families, and communities in new and innovative ways. As the needs of families and communities evolve, the FFTA Community’s focus grows alongside them.

We continue to expand support to help organizations meet the moment and navigate some of the most pressing challenges facing the human services sector—including workforce recruitment and retention pressures, shifting policy and funding environments, operational complexities, and emerging community needs. Through connection, collaboration, and shared learning, FFTA also helps members anticipate challenges before they arrive and prepare for what’s next.

FFTA actively walks alongside members and national partners by facilitating conversations, sharing strategies and resources, elevating promising practices, and advocating for solutions that strengthen organizations, communities, and the well-being of families.

Find the Right Membership for You

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Private Human Service Organizations

Private nonprofit or for-profit organizations that directly provide human services. This includes organizations providing foster care, adoption, prevention services, residential treatment, mental and behavioral health services, family preservation and support, specialized or innovative therapeutic programs (e.g., art therapy, equine therapy, trauma-focused care), or similar services that strengthen children, youth, and families.

    • Tier 1 (Total Program Service Expenses < $3,000,000) - $1,250

    • Tier 2 (Total Program Service Expenses $3,000,001 - 10,000,000) - $1,750

    • Tier 3 (Total Program Service Expenses $10,000,001 - 20,000,000) - $2,250

    • Tier 4 (Total Program Service Expenses $20,000,001 - 40,000,000) - $2,750

    • Tier 5 (Total Program Service Expenses $40,000,001 - 100,000,000) - $3,500

    • Tier 6 (Total Program Service Expenses $100,000,001 - 200,000,000) - $4,250

    • Tier 7 (Total Program Service Expenses > $200,000,001) - $4,950

    For Private Human Services Organizations that do not file an IRS Form 990, FFTA will use 85% of the organization’s total operating expenses from the most recent fiscal year to determine placement within the membership categories and dues table.

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Public Human Service Organizations

Governmental or publicly-governed entities that directly administer, fund, or provide human services at the state, tribal, locality, or international equivalent level. Examples include Departments of Health, Departments of Human Services, Ministries, or similar entities responsible for overseeing programs that serve children, families, and communities.

    • State - $1,250

    • Tribal - $1,250

    • Locality - $975

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Partner Organizations

Associations, universities, vendors, consultants, or other entities that do not directly provide human services but share FFTA’s mission and work in partnership with organizations that do. These organizations bring valuable expertise, resources, and collaboration to the FFTA Community, strengthening the collective impact on children, youth, and families.

    • Partner - $975

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Associate Members

Individuals who are not employed by a human services organization but wish to engage with and benefit from FFTA membership. This category includes students, unemployed individuals, retired professionals, independent and soleproprietor consultants, individual advocates, and practitioners working outside of organizational settings, and others who are passionate about human services and committed to improving the lives of children, families, and communities.

    • Associate - $250

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FFTA Membership Benefits

  • Every employee of your organization receives full access to all FFTA member benefits, no matter the number of individuals on your team.

    • 25% off COA accreditation

    • Monthly webinars including CEUs

    • Topical learning communities

    • Leadership roundtables aimed to address today’s challenges in the human services sector

    • Education and mobilization in support of policies that support families

    • Weekly Public Policy and State Spotlight alerts delivered to your email with real-time information and updates from a rapidly changing policy environment

    • 24 state FFTA chapters that support integration of local and federal-level best practices and policies

    • On-demand access to past webinar recordings, presentations, and shared resources

    • Peer-to-peer support from professionals across North America and beyond

    • Topic-specific communities where members ask questions, share solutions, and collaborate

    • A trusted space to problem-solve and crowdsource input from peers doing similar work

  • Members receive a special rate for all FFTA signature events, including the Annual Conference, Leadership Summit, and Public Policy Institute.

  • FFTA members may post unlimited positions at no cost, including roles for direct service providers, administrators, researchers, trainers, clinicians, supervisors, and executive leadership positions.

    More than a job board, the Career Center is a national platform that includes practical hiring resources for HR teams and supervisors, tips and tools for job seekers, and support for individuals exploring meaningful, long-term career paths.

    Our goal is to help organizations strengthen their workforce and help people discover the rewarding, purpose-driven careers available in this field.

300+

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Family-Serving Organizations

40+

U.S. States Served
(+2 Jurisdictions)

4+

Countries Supported

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300+

Family-Serving Organizations

40+

U.S. States Served
(+2 Jurisdictions)

4+

Countries Supported

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Get Involved in Your Local Chapter

Whether you’re supporting families directly, helping your organization run smoothly, shaping policy, or bringing your lived experience to the table — there’s a place for you in an FFTA Chapter.

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24 FFTA State Chapters

Chapters bring together members who share common challenges, opportunities, and goals, creating space for meaningful connection, collaboration, and impact. Through Chapters, you will be connected with members to exchange ideas, share promising practices, strengthen leadership skills, and work alongside peers who understand their unique context and experiences.

Led by volunteers and supported by the FFTA staff team, these groups help unify local voices and inform national conversations, ensuring local impact is understood when public policy decisions are being made. These groups are strongest when they reflect the full spectrum of voices in our community, grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and the belief that we find better solutions when we collaborate and lead together

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What Our Members Are Saying

  • “Being part of the FFTA community gives Sevita a real-time policy “early warning system” and a trusted space to make sense of it. Through FFTA briefings and discussions, our team stays ahead of federal and state developments that directly affect the children, families, and foster caregivers we serve—such as the federal shutdown, changes to the Child Tax Credit, and threats to programs like WIC, SNAP, Head Start, school meals, housing vouchers, and TANF. Just as importantly, FFTA connects us to a network of peer organizations and national advocates who are working collectively to protect and strengthen the child- and family-serving system, which amplifies Sevita’s voice and helps us align our internal strategy with broader, child-centered policy solutions.”

    - Sevita, Government Relations Director, Stephanie Lynch

  • “Being a member of the FFTA Community is like finding a secret door in the bookcase. You step through into a vast room full of information, collaboration, resources, thought partnership, camaraderie, and encouragement. FFTA provides an outrigger of stability in rough seas and a community of joy, purpose, and celebration during the quieter moments.”

    - A Better Way, President & CEO, David Channer

  • "The most impactful benefit we receive from FFTA is their Program Standards for Family Treatment Care. These standards have guided our continuous improvements and were instrumental in restructuring our foster care program after the pandemic. The Adult & Child Health Therapeutic Foster Care program shares the core values and principles of Treatment Family Care, striving to do 'whatever it takes' to maximize a young person’s opportunities for success. Additionally, FFTA provides wonderful educational opportunities. We attend the annual conference as well as various webinars. The updates on federal legislation are crucial and help guide how we advocate for our work."

    - Adult & Child Health, President & Indiana Region Chief Medical Officer,  Dr. Christine Negendank

  • “Our relationship with FFTA has allowed us to remain current on best practices around treatment, while also learning about new ideas and interventions that are being developed to keep families together. FFTA’s work in the areas of advocacy and public policy only makes our relationship more beneficial, and more critical to us in the work we do.”

    - Children’s Service Fund of Jackson County, Chief Executive Officer, Rob Whitten

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Ready to Join FFTA?

Become an FFTA Member today, and receive immediate access to trusted expertise, a national network for peer connection, and member-only resources designed to support your work.

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