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National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Sep 9

Are you a 2025 graduate? NCFR's Honors Student Recognition Program is accepting applications, whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student. Learn more about application requirements & apply: ncfr.org/honors
#classof2025 #ncfr #ncfrstudents

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Sep 8

Access to #ncfr25 awaits YOU — One week left to apply for the NCFR Student Access Grant. ncfr.org/access-grant

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Sep 3

Take a look at some of the amazing presenters joining us in Baltimore this fall. Will you be there — the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference, Nov. 19-22. Join us! #ncfr25
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Take a look at the presenter lineup for this year's NCFR Annual Conference. Meet us there!

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National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Advisory Board seeks applications. If you have an interest in promoting and advancing the CFLE program, apply today! Applications due Sept. 1. ncfr.org/apply-CFLE-2026
#CFLE #FLE #FamilyLifeEducation

Apply to the CFLE Advisory Board today! Deadline to apply is Sept. 1

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Aug 26

If you are a 2025 graduate (all academic levels), check out NCFR's Honors Student Recognition Program. Learn more about the requirements & apply today! #classof2025 #ncfr #ncfrstudents

2025 graduates, apply to the NCFR Honors Program!

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National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Aug 22

Learn more about the winter 2026 NCFR Nexus call for articles now! Explore later adulthood with us. ncfr.org/nexus#winter
#ncfrnexus #research #practicefocused #teachingandlearning

Answer the NCFR Nexus call for articles today!

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join us in Baltimore this fall for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference. Register today! #ncfr25

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Aug 19

Family Science Students of Color, the Student Access Grant is still accepting applications. Learn more and apply ncfr.org/access-grant

Apply to NCFR's Student Access Grant today

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join us in Baltimore this fall for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference. Early-bird rates end 11:59 p.m. PT, Aug. 14!

The 2025 NCFR Annual Conference Early-Bird deadline is 11:59 pm PT on Aug. 14. Register now!

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Aug 12

What are you waiting for? Register for the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference today; early-bird rates end Aug. 14. See you in Baltimore!

Register for NCFR 2025 today, early bird ends Aug. 14!

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Advisory Board seeks representatives to support the advancement of the CFLE Program. Learn more ncfr.org/apply-cfle-2026

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Aug 8

Recognize a notable Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) with the Dawn Cassidy CFLE Special Recognition Award. Nominations due Sept. 1.

Apply to the Dawn Cassidy CFLE Special Recognition Award today

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jul 31

Family Science Students of Color, now is your opportunity to make meaningful connections with NCFR's Student Access Grant. Learn more at the website linked below.

Family Science Students of Color, apply to NCFR's Student Access Grant

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jul 25

NCFR's new digital publication, NCFR Nexus is still accepting articles— answer the call today! Due date is Aug.1
#inauguralcall #teaching #learning #practice

Submit your article to NCFR Nexus today!

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jul 18

We are thrilled to announce that Family Relations, an official journal of NCFR, has released its special issue with the theme "Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Family Life." Discover the impact that these technologies can have on families and relationships. #familyrelations #AI

Read the special issue of NCFR's Family Relations today!

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National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jul 11

Submit your practice-, research-, teaching and learning-focused articles to NCFR Nexus today. Learn more at ncfr.org/ncfr-nexus
#ncfr #scholarship #transdisciplinary #research

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jul 11

Celebrating 40 years of empowering families— the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Program reaches this incredible milestone! Celebrate with us as we honor this incredible occasion. Learn more at the link below #CFLE #FamilyLifeEducation

Celebrate 40 years of the CFLE Program with us
ncfr.org/cfle-scholarship-fund

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jul 10

Applications are still being accepted to NCFR's Student Access Grant, ahead of the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference. Apply today—spread the word! #familyscience #ncfr25

Apply today to NCFR's Student Access Grant

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jun 30

NCFR is celebrating 40 years of the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Program! Great opportunities await—it's a great time to become a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). ncfr.org/cfle-scholarship-fund

Celebrating 40 years of the CFLE Program with scholarships and annual fee waivers!

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jun 27

A special collection in June’s Journal of Family Theory & Review extends existing & offers new theoretical models & frameworks about LGBTQ+ families: bit.ly/43LWqiL Guest edited by @stephen-t-russell.bsky.social & Gaëlle Meslay. #FamilyTheory #FamilyScience #LGBTQFamilies

Check out JFTR's Special Collection on Sexual & Gender Diversity in Families

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National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jun 21

NCFR Student Access Grant opens doors to career-changing opportunities at NCFR & beyond for Family Science Students of Color. What better way to change the trajectory of many students' futures and further shape the discipline! Did you know that joining NCFR can also help support students?

Support NCFR's Student Access Grant today ncfr.org/access-grant

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jun 17

Have you explored the new Journal of Family Theory & Review symposium on the Paradigmatic Framework? bit.ly/43LWqiL
It features an original article by Larry Constantine, with commentary by @toddmjensen.bsky.social and several other NCFR members!

Check out JFTR Symposium on the Paradigmatic Framework!

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National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jun 16

Find out how NCFR's Student Access Grant can impact your future. Applications are being accepted through Sept. 16! Learn more ncfr.org/access-grant

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jun 13

NCFR is committed to making a broad impact through scientific knowledge & the application thereof. Learn more ncfr.org/about/guiding-principles

National Council on Family Relations @ncfr.bsky.social · Jun 10

It is with sheer excitement that NCFR announce its new executive director & CEO, Cherie Collins Sims, Ph.D. Let's have a warm welcome and round of applause for Dr. Collins Sims!
ncfr.org/ncfr-names-executive-director-ceo

NCFR welcomes its new executive director & CEO, Cherie Collins Sims, Ph.D.