History
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health is a national family-run organization linking more than 120 chapters and state organizations focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and their families. It was conceived in Arlington, Virginia in February, 1989 by a group of 18 people determined to make a difference in the way the system works.
Members of the National Federation come from all walks of life. Emotional, behavioral or mental health needs cut across all income, educational, geographical, racial, ethnic, and religious groups. They are found among single parents and two-parent families and in birth, adoptive, and foster families.
The National Federation works to develop and implement policies, legislation, funding mechanisms, and service systems that utilize the strengths of families.  Its emphasis on advocacy offers families a voice in the formation of national policy, services and supports for children with mental health needs and their families.
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Family-Driven ~ Defined
Family-driven means families have a primary decision making role in the care of their own children as well as the policies and procedures governing care for all children…
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From the News:
Our Vision
17th Dec, 2009
Through a family and youth driven approach, children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families obtain needed supports and services so that children ...
