Fwd: 🌍 The Next Generation Awaits — 27th International Families & Fathers Conference (Super Early Bird $375)

[Mark Perlman]

 Colleagues & Friends

Please spread the word that

FFCA 27th Annual Conference

super early bird rates are now available. 

Don’t miss this opportunity!!

Mark

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From: Fathers & Families Coalition of America <james.rodriguez+fathers...@icontactmail4.com>
Date: September 23, 2025 at 3:56:15 PM EDT
To: Mark Perlman <ma...@nurturingfathers.com>
Subject: 🌍 The Next Generation Awaits — 27th International Families & Fathers Conference (Super Early Bird $375)
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April 13–16, 2026 • Hilton LAX • Keynotes, 40+ workshops, certifications, Wellness Oasis & more. Secure your spot today 

!DOCTYPE html> Welcome — 27th International Families & Fathers Conference Welcome to the 27th International Families and Fathers Conference — The Next Generation Welcome to the 27th International Families and Fathers Conference — The Next Generation. My name is Dr. James Rodríguez, MSW, and I serve as the President and CEO of the Fathers and Families Coalition of America. Often, we send news alerts to share updates about our international conference, leadership training programs, public policy initiatives, and opportunities to join us as members or affiliates. This year, I am especially proud to announce that we have added three new affiliates in Houston, Utah, and Washington, D.C. However, today I am reaching out with a special purpose — to share our program outline for the 27th International Conference and to extend a heartfelt call to action: I invite you to review it and join us by securing your super early-bird registration. We have worked hard to keep our fees modest without sacrificing quality. At a time when costs are rising everywhere — travel, lodging, and daily expenses — we have collaborated with partners to ensure our conference remains accessible. For just $375, our super early bird rate includes full access to three days of programming, a film festival luncheon, and a closing dinner celebration, along with dozens of workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities. New this year, registration also includes access to our Wellness Oasis, a restorative space designed to support mind, body, and spirit. And that's only the beginning. You'll also have the opportunity to add on specialty credentials: the OAR Leadership Institute, the Nurturing Fathers Program Training of Trainers, the Certified Fatherhood Facilitator, the AI-Led Family Engagement Practitioner Certificate, QPR Suicide Prevention Training, and our own FFCA DiSC Training of Trainers — a class I personally love to teach. These are life-changing programs that you can implement in your agencies and communities with immediate impact. Every day of the conference carries a theme and a heartbeat. On Day One, Embrace & Evolve, we'll begin with phenomenal keynotes and then move into carefully curated workshops — no more than six per block, so you'll never feel overwhelmed and can choose sessions that matter most to you. On Day Two, This One Moment, we'll gather for transformative morning keynotes and conclude the evening with our Men-to-Men and Women-to-Women Cafés, spaces for honest dialogue and connection. On Day Three, Beauty Within Practices, we close with wisdom, healing, and extraordinary inspiration. I am deeply moved by the diversity of this year's presenters — voices from Puerto Rico, Australia, Canada, Europe, and across the United States. Together, they represent the tapestry of our nation and our world: First Nations leaders, Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, and allies, all united in the same purpose — to strengthen those who work daily to uplift children and families. In a time when our world feels divided, this conference is about building bridges. It is about preparing the next generation of leaders, practitioners, and advocates to make our communities better places for all families. I could not be prouder of our team — our executive fellows, such as Dr. Alicia L. Jackson (Florida A&M University) and Thao Vanessa Tran (Ditox, Inc., Melbourne, Australia), our volunteers, staff, and board of directors. Above all, I am proud of the presenters who are bringing their expertise and talent to Los Angeles for this unforgettable event. This is my open invitation to you: evaluate what we offer, compare it to other conferences, and see for yourself. With modest pricing, unparalleled diversity, and a truly global network of professionals, the 27th International Families and Fathers Conference is the place to be. But don't wait — our rates will increase, and the hotel block is already filling up quickly. Sign up for the Super Early Bird rate now, as it is your moment to register, to reserve your spot, and to join us in Los Angeles for The Next Generation. With gratitude and anticipation, Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CASDC President & CEO Fathers and Families Coalition of America Take a sneak peek preview of the conference program schedule and sessions below. Register — Super Early Bird ($375) View Dynamic Schedule Explore the Wellness Oasis Reserve Your Hotel (Hilton LAX) © Fathers & Families Coalition of America • 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 • ali...@fathersandfamiliescoalition.org You are receiving this message because you’ve connected with FFCA programs, conferences, or partners. If this reached you in error, please update your preferences in iContact. LIMITED TIME ONLY Come back or join for the first time and save! REDEEM NOW 27th International Families & Fathers Conference — Full Program Outline Enter HTML 📅 April 13, 2026 — Pre-Conference Credentials 1. OAR Leadership Institute™ Trainer: Dr. James C. Rodríguez Leadership credential built on Ownership • Accountability • Responsibility. Attendees practice adaptive leadership and leave with a 90-day integration plan. 2. Nurturing Fathers Program — Training of Trainers Trainers: Mark Perlman & Corey Perlman SAMHSA-recognized, evidence-based curriculum. Certifies participants to teach a 13-week course on empathy, bonding, and positive discipline. 3. Certified Fatherhood Facilitator — 100 Fathers Inc. Model Trainer: Dr. Franklyn Malone Hybrid curriculum using role play, coaching, and evaluation. Builds certified facilitators equipped for co-parenting, custody, and reentry support. 4. AI-Led Family Engagement Practitioner Certificate Trainer: Chandra Brooks Hands-on AI credential focused on ethics, outreach, and equity. Graduates earn a practitioner certificate to bring tech innovation into family services. 📅 April 14, 2026 — Day 1: “Embrace & Evolve” Keynotes Dr. Roderick Logan — I Was Loved: Embracing Positive Parenting to Foster Resilient Children Hope-centered parenting strategies. Why It Matters: Love and affirmation build resilience. Jackie Thu Hương Wong — Building Futures with Families First Centering family strength in every system. Why It Matters: Drives equity-based empowerment. Allan Shedlin — Daddying Film Festival Showcase Stories of fatherhood through film. Why It Matters: Culture and narrative shift policy and practice. Morning Block (6) Dr. Ovett Chapman Jr. — The Reframe Files Framework to connect in key moments. Why It Matters: Equips providers to seize teachable moments. Dr. Rhonda Hall & Linda Vincent — Together for Stronger Families Embedding protective factors in services. Why It Matters: Builds systemic resilience and stability. Karin Wilson — Motivational Interviewing Strategies MI tools to engage fathers. Why It Matters: Shifts resistance into motivation and change. Dr. Lauren Hughes-Holt — Six Barriers, One Bridge Bias-interrupts, peer supports, and 90-day plan. Why It Matters: Breaks systemic barriers with healing tools. Dr. Gloria Andrade — Early Relational Health Shared language for programs and systems. Why It Matters: Aligns outcomes across sectors. Ashley Stallings — HOPE Framework Building resilience through positive experiences. Why It Matters: Shifts to strength-based practice. Midday Block (6) Amanda Quiroz-Guajardo — From the Margins to the Middle Father engagement for marginalized groups. Why It Matters: Broadens impact and inclusion. Dr. Lorena Bathey — The Answer is Trauma Trauma as a key factor in education. Why It Matters: Centers healing in school success. Gerald Akrie & Bonita Pannell — Supporting New Fathers Preparing dads to support maternal health. Why It Matters: Improves outcomes for mothers and infants. Kerry L. Brooks — Crisis to Miracle Transform crises into opportunities. Why It Matters: Inspires resilience and growth. Dr. Annette Miles & Dr. Sylvia Morrison — Digital & Media Literacy Guiding children in tech use. Why It Matters: Equips families for digital life. Bryan Evans — Fatherhood in the Digital Age Using tech to strengthen families. Why It Matters: Turns tech into bonding, not distraction. Closing Block (6) Harrison Crawford & Dan Griffin — Not Just Mr. Fix-It Fathers through a trauma lens. Why It Matters: Reframes stereotypes with compassion. Ward Williams & Ronald Wyers — Project Abraham Passing faith and practices to children. Why It Matters: Strengthens intergenerational bonds. Dr. Wendy Talley — Legacy-Driven Leadership A 12-module leadership framework. Why It Matters: Builds leaders with generational impact. Tanya Edwards-Griffin — Pavitra Well-being Rest, breathwork, and movement. Why It Matters: Centers caregiver wellness. Ana M. Figueroa — Building Bridges with Latino Families Engagement strategies in Head Start. Why It Matters: Boosts culturally rooted trust. José Yamil Montañez Agosto — Salud mental y paternidades Fathers’ mental health in perinatal care. Why It Matters: Links father wellness to family health. 📅 April 15, 2026 — Day 2: “This One Moment” Keynotes Madeline Anderson — Building Your Legacy Through Fatherhood Intentional fathering as generational legacy. Why It Matters: Connects fatherhood with long-term impact. Tom Krause — BE YOURSELF – BELIEVE IN YOURSELF Leading with authenticity and self-trust. Why It Matters: Inspires leaders to embrace their true voice. Morning Block (6) Dr. Alicia L. Jackson — QPR Suicide Prevention (Certification) Life-saving gatekeeper training. Why It Matters: Equips participants to recognize and respond to crises. Chandra Brooks — AI for Stronger Families Practical AI tools for nonprofits and educators. Why It Matters: Boosts reach, efficiency, and family impact. Dr. Rosalind Osgood — Engaged Together Family empowerment through social justice. Why It Matters: Aligns services with equity-driven values. Drew Soleyn — The Dad’s Roadmap Framework to engage and empower fathers. Why It Matters: Provides actionable pathways for dads. Lamont Jones & Panel — Connect in Barbershops Barbershops as hubs of engagement. Why It Matters: Normalizes health and connection in trusted spaces. Dr. Charles Woodard — Positive Role Models Fathers modeling success behaviors. Why It Matters: Reinforces the influence of male role models. Midday Block (6) Dr. James C. Rodríguez — DiSC + Ikigai + Kintsugi (Certification) Tools for purpose, healing, and leadership. Why It Matters: Integrates evidence-based frameworks for growth. Samuel Rangel — Father’s Role in Breastfeeding How dads can strengthen maternal/infant health. Why It Matters: Expands the narrative of early father involvement. Amy Lang — Neurodivergent Children & Teens Supporting sexual development and safety. Why It Matters: Fills crucial training gaps for families. Javier Omar Morales-Nazario — Encuentros de Hombres Healing and transformation through lived experience. Why It Matters: Centers bilingual and cultural authenticity. Mikelange Olbel — Holistic Family Health Doable practices for family wellness. Why It Matters: Makes health integrative and accessible. Shanne Sowards — 3 Tips for Reaching Young Dads Simple ways to connect with teen fathers. Why It Matters: Supports an often underserved population. Closing Block (5) Xavier Cardona & Marv Neal — To Judge a Book Reframing fatherhood narratives. Why It Matters: Shifts public and cultural perceptions of men. Dr. Roderick Logan — Reclaiming Faith, Hope & Love Restoring meaning after spiritual trauma. Why It Matters: Offers faith-based pathways to healing. Harrison Crawford & Dan Griffin — Beyond the Grill Practical trauma-informed skills. Why It Matters: Delivers tools that work immediately in practice. Caleb Roose — Beyond Compartmentalized Thinking Holistic alignment of work, family, and life. Why It Matters: Prevents burnout through integrated balance. Terron Edwards — Better Together Tools for co-parenting success. Why It Matters: Strengthens family systems through collaboration. 📅 April 16, 2026 — Day 3: “Beauty Within Practices” Keynotes Dr. Rosina McAlpine — Have We Missed the Mark? Rethinking “school readiness” as “life readiness.” Why It Matters: Shifts toward holistic child preparation. Michael Duncan — The Healing Father Fatherhood, pain, and purpose. Why It Matters: Helps fathers heal and lead with purpose. Dr. Jarret R. Patton — This One Moment Showing up with purpose. Why It Matters: Demonstrates that presence transforms lives. Dr. James C. Rodríguez — Purpose Within Rising like the Phoenix. Why It Matters: Illustrates healing as the foundation for leadership. Morning Block (5) Marvin Charles & DADS Team — A Mission to Restore Absent Fathers 26+ years reconnecting fathers. Why It Matters: Demonstrates lasting family restoration. Dr. Kelli Hill — Parent-Child Empowerment Unlearning systemic harm. Why It Matters: Rebuilds healthier family relationships. Larry Smith — Welcome Home Reducing recidivism with reentry supports. Why It Matters: Improves outcomes for returning fathers. Dr. Wendy Talley — Mentally Healthy Organizations Preventing burnout through culture. Why It Matters: Sustains organizational well-being. Dr. Roderick Logan — Reclaiming Faith, Hope & Love Healing after religious trauma. Why It Matters: Restores spiritual wholeness. Midday Block (5) Karlos Dillard — Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies Turning adversity into leadership. Why It Matters: Shows how lived experience drives change. Shanne Sowards + Squires Knights — In the Words of a Young Dad Youth father voices on support. Why It Matters: Elevates lived truths into systems change. Dan Griffin & Harrison Crawford — So, You Think You are Trauma-Informed? Advanced trauma-informed practice. Why It Matters: Challenges providers to go deeper. Ruben Urzua — Conocimiento/Acknowledgement Purpose-driven fatherhood work. Why It Matters: Anchors practice in lasting values. Billy “Issim Dark” Ramsey — Hymned/hIm/Hemmed UP! A creative staged performance. Why It Matters: Uses art as healing and connection. 🔗 Important Links 📅 Full, Dynamic Schedule 🌿 Wellness Oasis Info 📝 Registration & Fees 🏨 Hilton LAX Hotel Reservations If you have any questions, need a hand, or want to reactivate your membership, feel free to reach out to us! You can give us a call at 424-225-1323 or send an email to ali...@fathersandfamiliescoalition.org. We're here to help and look forward to hearing from you!

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[Corey Perlman]

Hello friends! 

As dad mentioned, this is a great conference that we've been fortunate enough to present at over the last few years. They have an early bird rate available now: https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/conference-registration-and-fees.html

FFCA 27th Annual Conference

super early bird rates are now available. 

Don’t miss this opportunity!!

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