Just a few more minutes left before the 11AM check-in time of the official New Orleans kick off of our 39th Annual #FFTA Conference. What an honor it is to see everyone share their workshops, excitement, and plans in preparation for their arrival!

Have you visited the Exhibit Hall yet in Empire CD? Some of our exhibitors have already set up and are ready to connect!!

Thank you Ambré & DJ Johnson for kicking off our Welcome event. The performance, your stories, & the conversation exploring mental health, foster care awareness, & the role of art in shaping young lives serve as a testament to the resilience of young people & power of creativity

We're back with another shoutout to our TITLE Conference Sponsor Casey Family Programs! We send our deepest thanks for your support, work, and service! #FFTA #FFTAConf #FFTANewOrleans #FFTACommunity #ChildWelfare #MentalHealth #HumanServices #Families #CollectiveAction

The beauty of the FFTA Community lies in the people who are a part of it. Say hello to a champion in our FFTA Community Beanka Masefiade with OSOFOMAAME about why she is excited to be with us!

We believe it is vital for professionals from across the human services spectrum to come together to share experiences, resources, and new ideas. Thank you to our PREMIER Conference Sponsor who has partnered with us, Omni Family of Services!

The amazing people in these pictures come from different places, organizations, backgrounds, and roles. They are leading and paving the way towards the change we want to see in the human services sector.

When children cannot safely live with their parents, they should have every opportunity to live safely with relatives or those whom they have a family-like relationship. We want to highlight this year's KINSHIP NETWORKING RECEPTION Conference Sponsor, Pressley Ridge!

Thank you to our Welcome Keynote, Kemba Smith Pradia. Your advocacy, tenacity, & unwavering commitment to driving positive/necessary systemic change remind us of the power of lived experience, leadership, & persistence in the face of adversity. ffta.org/page/OpeningKe…

Rhythms of Resilience: Energize, Elevate, Engage echoes through every part of the FFTA 39th Annual Conference experience. Thank you to our Area of Focus Conference Sponsors, Break Sponsor, and Contributing Sponsors for being a part of what makes the vision come to fruition!!

During the General Session Lunch, we enjoyed a live painting experience & listened to a powerful talk, donated the painting to the Children's Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) in honor/memory of Brian Lynch, & awarded over $45,000 to 6 state chapters linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Immediately following our General Luncheon, we partnered with 2 incredible local nonprofits: Grace at the Greenlight and Covenant House New Orleans. This event was generously sponsored by our Conference Community Service Project Sponsor, KVC Health Systems. Thank you so much KVC!

In spirit of the conference theme, we hope you have had the opportunity to ENERGIZE your leadership w/ dialogue, inspiration, & connection, ELEVATE your knowledge through leading edge topics, insights, & proven strategies and ENGAGE your work as you seek to drive lasting change!

We can't officially end the day w/o THANKING all of our 39th Annual #FFTAConf Sponsors! With their support, we were able to provide content from the #FFTACommunity that addressed today’s challenges, shaped tomorrow’s solutions, & supported positive change for children & families

Thank you for taking the time to attend, contribute, & connect at the FFTA 39th Annual Conference. On behalf of our small but mighty team, know each of you has a voice that is heard & a seat at the table here. See you in Chicago! Pre-Registration: surveymonkey.com/r/6FNQP85.

FFTA continues to play a leadership role in the National Child Welfare Liability Insurance Working Group. In response to a request we sent on May 14th, more than 65 FFTA member orgs completed the national survey. You are invited to the webinar on July 30: members.togetherthevoice.org/event-6265596/…

As an update to FFTA's continued leadership role in the National Child Welfare Liability Insurance Working Group. Today, that Group released a report entitled Insuring Care: How Liability Insurance Access Threatens Community Services for Children: togetherthevoice.org/insuringcare/

We are excited to announce our new Manager of Membership Experience, Leslie White. Leslie joined the FFTA Team the week of our Annual Conference in New Orleans, & some of you had the pleasure of connecting with her in-person. Learn more about Leslie here: linkedin.com/posts/fftatfc_…

Join #FFTA for our next virtual #webinar in our 2025 Advancing Policy and Practice series featuring David Simmons, the Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy at the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Members check your inbox for more information and to register!

Members check your inbox: 🗓️Understanding & Supporting the Complex Role of Kinship Caregivers 9/17 6:30PM EST 🗓️The Importance of Maintaining Contact w/ Kin, Culture & Community for Youth in Foster Care 9/24 2PM EST 🗓️Family at the Table: Kinship Search & Engagement 11/19 1PM EST