Joining WAFCA

• Membership in the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children’s Agencies is open to private, incorporated family and children’s social services agencies in Wisconsin. (click here to see the list of current members)

• Each member agency of the Association pays dues according to an agreed upon percentage of each agency’s annual salary expenditures.

• For more information on WAFCA membership and dues structure, please contact Linda A. Hall, WAFCA Executive Director at 608.257.5939 or lhall@wafca.org

WAFCA keeps me connected and informed and constantly challenges me to grow as a leader and an advocate for the children and families in our care.

Teri Zywicki, President & CEO,

St. Aemilian-Lakeside, Inc

Leadership Development

• Annual retreats and special meetings for agency executives and senior level staff provide the latest in human services management practices, board development and trends in the non-profit/behavioral health field.

• Opportunities to connect with national and state leaders in behavioral health at association sponsored events.

• Organizational support for growing new leaders and managing for sustainable futures.

Government Relations

• Lobbying state and federal policymakers and administration leadership on issues of importance to human services providers and Wisconsin children & families.

• Forum for building and maintaining quality collaborations with county government partners in human service.

• Assistance to agencies in developing relationships with state agencies and legislative leaders.

Our agency is pleased and proud to be a part of an organization that has signified vibrant, creative and forward thinking on behalf of all those we serve together.

Dave Larson,President & CEO,Lutheran Social Services ofWisconsin & Upper Michigan

Networking

• Connections across the spectrum of human services programs operated by WAFCA member agencies and connections among agency leaders from all corners of the state.

• Opportunities for conversations and information exchange through annual executive retreats and special meetings.

• Executive links through informational teleconferences and targeted email discussion groups.

Information & Referral

• WAFCANet Quarterly E-News with updates on policy and clinical developments, including links to latest resources and research of interest.

• Action alerts and advisories on critical state and federal policy developments.

• Identification of management trends and emerging research and best practices.

Education & Training

• Discounted continuing education through WAFCA Social Work Inservice Program (SWIP), covering topics such as family systems therapy, mental health disorders, substance abuse, psychopharmacology and professional ethics.

• Targeted training on contemporary issues of interest to behavioral health professionals.

• Collaborative communities of practice on emerging areas of interest.

• Opportunities to engage with national and state leaders in behavioral health at association sponsored events.

Organizational Development & Consultation

• Individualized attention and technical assistance with government relations, organizational and program development.

• Support for the establishment of best practices and the application of research to service delivery.

• 25% discount on Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation fees.