Overview
The mission of the National Institute for Permanent Family Connectedness (NIPFC) is to advance permanency for all children and youth. Find more information on the NIPFC website about their training programs, practice tools, and system reform initiatives that help professionals strengthen family connections.
Approach
Family of Network Building
NIPFC’s Family Network Building (FNB) approach emphasizes creating active, supportive family networks that assist youth beyond government care. It advances child welfare reform by shifting the focus from protecting children from their families to a focus on supporting families to keep their children safe and healthy.
NIPFC provides training, coaching, and implementation support to the staff of child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health organizations, as well as court systems and community partners. Training series are customizable and can include one-on-one or group consultation sessions on implementation and coaching for supervisors, leadership, and practitioners. NIPFC also offers SenecaSearch: customized internet search services to help identify relatives and natural supports for children and youth.
Other Services We Offer
Learn More
For questions about NIPFC:
- Email: [email protected]
- Call: 510-362-4988
- Visit us: familypermanency.org
NIPFC is based at our Oakland headquarters, with training and consultation opportunities available to staff and partners across our regions, nationally, and internationally.
Where We Work
See our regional locations for a full list of services offered in each area.
Bay Area
Find us in: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties.
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