Affiliate Benefits
You, our affiliate network of passionate Healthy Families America (HFA) folks around the world, are why we do what we do. Learn more about how we support you and how to access the resources you need.
How We Support You
Technical Assistance & Support
Support is offered by experienced staff, via telephone, email, or webinar to support planning, development, implementation, and accreditation of the HFA model based on the best practice standards. On-site assistance is also available if needed.
Training & Professional Development
All affiliates can access comprehensive in-person training from certified HFA trainers for family resource specialists (assessment staff), family support specialists (home visitors), supervisors, and program managers. Ongoing training opportunities and web-based training opportunities are also available to affiliates.
Research, Evaluation & Data Collection
Affiliates will learn about HFA’s strong research base and receive support in undertaking any research and evaluation opportunities of their own. Additionally, affiliates will receive reports annually, which compare key elements of their programming to national and state trends.
Capacity Building
HFA has dedicated staff for analysis of federal public policy proposals that impact home visiting, child abuse prevention, and the families we serve in our communities. HFA also offers support in state-systems development and in seeking legislative and public support for prevention.
Marketing & Communications
All affiliates receive print-ready logos in various colors and file types. Additionally, the HFA national office is continually developing resources for local sites to use as they advocate for their families and continued programming.
National Advisory Groups
To ensure the HFA national office is responsive to the changing needs and challenges of the network and that policy and procedures are implemented effectively, advisory committees (made up of individuals from the HFA network) create a two-way dialogue that prioritizes the best interest of the network.
Affiliate Benefits
Training & Technical Assistance Specialists
All training and technical assistance specialists have worked at the local site level. Now they help sites implement the HFA model within local communities by providing specialized support.
Free Resources to Support Your Work
Need a sample policy manual? Supervision forms? Training webinars on observing parent-child interaction? All this and more can be found in Network Resources.
Attend In-person Training
For sites that have large numbers of people who need to be trained, our trainers can come to you. We also host regional training sessions around the country.
Affiliate Network
We’re always learning and growing, and we always learn so much from each other. Whether you have a family moving across the country that you want to connect with HFA, or if you have a question about what HFA looks like in a different kind of community, the network is here to help.
Knowing there is a collective of thousands of us in it together because our heart has drawn us to this work and our passion has led us to make a difference in the world is a life privilege I know I could experience nowhere but here at HFA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you become an affiliate, you will be able to sign up for HFA trainings.
We know it can be challenging, but HFA’s training and technical assistance specialists are here to support you every step of the way. Drop us a line and let us know what you need.
HFA has lots of great free webinars on subjects such as CHEERS, the Family Goal Plan, Reflective Strategies, and more. Login to Network Resources to access those materials.
Great question! You can apply to become an affiliate and offer HFA services in your own community. Learn more by visitings our “Become an Affiliate” page.
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