Affiliate Benefits | National Federation of Families

Requirements:

Must be a parent/family organization led by a Board or leadership structure comprised, at minimum, of 51% parents/caregivers with lived experience of raising (having primary caregiving responsibility for) a loved one across the lifespan with mental health and/or substance use challenges
Be a 501C3 - a nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt
Endorse and promote the mission, vision and values of the National Federation of Families
Affirm that the organization is family-directed and exists to address the needs of families whose loved ones - of any age - experience mental health and/or substance use challenges during their lifetime.
Have a paid Executive Director
Provide Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation to NFF
Pay annual dues to the Federation
Publicize and participate in National Federation events, conferences, meetings and programs, to the extent possible
Must add the most up to date NFF logo on your website
Promote and encourage individuals, families, and organizations to join the National Federation

SPECIAL BENEFITS

Quarterly meetings with our network of affiliate leaders
Invitation to NFF meetings/work groups
Email alerts from the NFF Executive Director
Receive information about funding opportunities related to your work
Participation in activities reflecting family voice in your state and/or community
Opportunities to impact advocacy efforts and other work related to the family peer workforce and topics important to families/family support at the federal level

POLICY & ADVOCACY BENEFITS

Access to news and action alerts on policy issues impacting families and their loved ones that experience mental health and/or substance use disorders
Advocacy updates on the work the National Federation has done on behalf of families on Capitol Hill and with national mental health coalitions and substance use coalitions
The opportunity to sign on to advocacy efforts that represent the interests of families at the national level
Receive important updates about legislative issues that impact your state

GENERAL BENEFITS

Your organization becomes a part of a national network of affiliates and community partners with a shared vision of making life better for families and loved ones.
Your organization listed, including contact email, website and/or social media, as an affiliate on our website
Selected contact(s) from your organization added to our e-newsletter and other communication distribution lists
Approved to use the National Federation of Families logo on your website and other materials

EVENT BENEFITS

In-Person Conference Registration at the Early Bird Rate (no deadline)
Assistance contacting legislators or planning a Capitol Hill day in your state
Support with participating in National Children's Mental Health Action Week (CMHAW) each year
Discounts on future NFF trainings