What role do fathers play during pregnancy?
By Jay Fagan, PhD
Fostering Positive Family Well-being
Dr. Rosina McAlpine, MCom(Hons), MHEd, PhD
How Does Your Purpose And What The World Need Matter?
Dr. James C. Rodriguez, MSW
Training • Leadership • Wellness • Authors • Innovation • HOPE 2027
There Is More Than One Door Into FFCA
Fathers & Families Coalition of America is a place where professionals, parents, authors, agencies, leaders, and communities can find a meaningful pathway to learn, connect, serve, heal, teach, and grow.
Whether you are seeking training for your team, professional development for yourself, a platform to share your voice, a space for wellness and restoration, or a community preparing for HOPE 2027, we invite you to enter through the door that fits your purpose.
We are not simply offering programs or planning events. We are building a community of practice — one relationship, one organization, one family, and one purpose-driven step at a time.
Door One
Learn With Us
Explore FFCA’s credential, leadership, DiSC, wellness, family engagement, and professional development pathways.
Visit Training ProgramsDoor Two
Bring Us to Your Team
Request customized training for school districts, Head Start programs, nonprofits, behavioral health teams, and agencies.
Explore Custom TrainingDoor Three
Teach, Inspire, and Present
Submit a HOPE Talk or workshop proposal and help shape the next generation of learning, healing, and leadership.
Submit HOPE 2027 ProposalDoor Four
Gather With Us
Preview HOPE 2027 with morning HOPE Talks, afternoon workshops, wellness spaces, authors, partners, and community connection.
View International ConferenceDoor Five
Share Your Story
Discover featured authors and learn how writers, storytellers, and leaders can be considered for year-round spotlight opportunities.
Visit Authors & BooksDoor Six
Restore and Innovate
Explore wellness, technology, AI, and human-centered tools that support leadership, family engagement, and organizational growth.
Explore Wellness & InnovationChoose the doorway that fits your purpose today. As your work grows, there will be another doorway waiting.
Empowering Families, Transforming Communities
At Fathers & Families Coalition of America (FFCA), true impact transcends numbers—it lives in the families we strengthen, the professionals we empower, and the communities we transform. Our vision goes beyond borders, grounded in collaboration, innovation, and purpose, equipping those who serve families to create lasting change through leadership, education, and advocacy.
We are not only addressing the challenges of today but building a future of resilience for the generations to come. Every initiative we lead, every training we deliver, and every partnership we forge is dedicated to advancing a cause greater than ourselves — ensuring every child, every parent, and every family has the opportunity to thrive.
Expanding Our Reach, Elevating Our Impact
As we enter The Next Generation era, FFCA advances with renewed strength and clarity of vision. Our dedicated faculty, volunteers, and global leaders work tirelessly to expand access to quality training, elevate standards of practice, and build stronger networks of support for those who serve families worldwide.
Through professional development, parent education, and global collaborations, we continue to build bridges of opportunity— empowering practitioners, inspiring advocates, and transforming communities across continents.
Building Bridges, Globally Committed to Excellence
In the past year, FFCA has delivered professional development and parent education programs across the United States and eleven other nations. As we prepare for the 27th International Families & Fathers Conference – The Next Generation, our reach grows stronger, expanding partnerships and pioneering new strategies for sustainable impact.
Among our most impactful collaborations are:
- Florida A&M University Partnership – Providing CEUs for LMFT, LMSW, PsyD, LPC, and more through our ongoing excellence initiative.
- QPR Certification Training Program – Led by Dr. Alicia L. Jackson, PhD, expanding national access to suicide prevention and crisis intervention training.
- Nurturing Fathers Curriculum Facilitator’s Training – Advancing evidence-based fatherhood engagement and parent education.
- Win Win Parenting Program (Australia) – Partnering with Dr. Rosina McAlpine to enhance global parenting and child development practices.
We proudly celebrate an extraordinary Executive Fellows—Dr. Alicia L. Jackson (USA)
FFCA is also honored to serve as a member of the City of New York Fatherhood Council, represented by Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC, reinforcing our national influence and unwavering commitment to fathers, families, and communities.
Join Us — Be Part of the Movement
Imagine being part of a global mission that transforms lives every year. At FFCA, we inspire, connect, and empower professionals and families to create change that lasts for generations. Together, we build stronger families, healthier communities, and a better tomorrow.
Learn More & Get Involved
• 11 Countries Impacted
• 3,200+ Professionals Trained
• 30,000+ Individuals Served
• 250+ Leadership Graduates
• 1 Global Purpose — Building Bridges for The Next Generation
Continuing Quality Improvement • Community • Belonging • HOPE 2027
Building What Comes Next — With Purpose, Belonging, and HOPE
Building from our April 2026 International Families & Fathers Conference, Fathers & Families Coalition of America is continuing forward with a deeper commitment to quality improvement, professional development, community connection, and meaningful pathways for those who serve families, children, fathers, parents, and communities.
Throughout 2026, FFCA will host a series of complimentary professional development trainings, certification opportunities, learning sessions, and community-building experiences designed to strengthen practice, expand leadership, and support those who continue to do the work with purpose and love.
The Vision for 2027 Is Part of Our Legacy
How the world sees us is important. How we let the world know what we are building is crucial. In 2026, we are strengthening a greater connection, a deeper sense of community, and a stronger place of belonging. We invite you to explore our plans for HOPE 2027 and see how FFCA is taking bold steps to expand the way we learn, gather, lead, and grow together.
2026 Commitment
Complimentary Training & Certification Opportunities
Explore upcoming FFCA professional development, leadership, DiSC, credential, and customized learning pathways for individuals and organizations.
Visit Training ProgramsHOPE 2027
A New Conference Experience
HOPE 2027 will introduce a permanent evolution in our international conference model with inspiring HOPE Talks, afternoon workshops, wellness, authors, partners, and community connection.
View HOPE 2027 PlansCall for Voices
Submit a HOPE Talk or Workshop Proposal
High school students, entrepreneurs, researchers, authors, innovators, practitioners, curriculum creators, and those who have risen through adversity are invited to share what can inspire the next level.
Submit HOPE 2027 ProposalHOPE Talks Are More Than Presentations
HOPE Talks are designed to inspire, awaken, and draw diverse individuals into a shared experience of learning, reflection, courage, and possibility. They are short, powerful, purpose-driven sessions that open the morning with meaning and prepare participants to enter afternoon workshops with deeper energy, curiosity, and connection.
This is more than a conversation. It is an invitation to the next level — where hope becomes learning, learning becomes practice, and practice becomes legacy.
We are building a greater connection, a stronger community, and a place where more people can see themselves in the work. There is more than one door into FFCA — and HOPE 2027 is one of the doors opening wider.
A Legacy of Excellence — Inspiring Change for Families Together
For over two decades, the International Families & Fathers Conference has been more than an event — it’s been a movement of heart, service, and hope. Each year, our themes have built upon one another — from “Be the Difference,” to “Finding a Cause Bigger Than Self,” to “Building Bridges.” And now, as we approach 2026, our call is clear: “The Next Generation.”
Looking Back: Honoring the Past, Learning from the Journey
The videos below capture our legacy — a history rooted in loyalty, selfless service, and courage. Through seasons of change, global pandemics, policy shifts, and social transformation, the Fathers & Families Coalition of America has never wavered in its commitment to excellence. Our story is one of perseverance — of bridges built by those who came before us, allowing others to walk further, dream bolder, and lead stronger.
Being the Difference: Building Bridges of Destiny
“Be the Difference” is not just a theme from years past — it’s a way of living. Today, we continue building bridges of destiny: in communities, classrooms, boardrooms, and hearts. This year alone, FFCA’s Leadership Institute™ has provided national trainings for Long Island Head Start and Plaza de la Raza, delivered mental health sessions for the National Federation of Families, and collaborated with leaders across Texas, policy forums, and family support summits nationwide.
Every workshop, panel, and training is an act of bridge building — connecting knowledge, compassion, and courage. We are not simply reacting to the needs of families; we are responding with vision and purpose.
The Next Generation: Becoming Even More Beautiful, Resilient, Precious, and Present
As we prepare for The Next Generation in 2026, our mission deepens. The world is watching how we shape the future — how we nurture leaders, uplift families, and strengthen the soul of service. Through initiatives like our Kintsugi & Trauma-Informed Practices training, participants reflected on four powerful truths:
“Even more beautiful.”
“Even more resilient.”
“Even more precious.”
“Even more present.”
These words emerged from our Kintsugi & Trauma-Informed Practices training — a reminder that healing does not erase our cracks; it illuminates them. Each phrase invites us to embrace growth, wholeness, and presence — beginning within ourselves, so that together, we may shape a stronger, more compassionate generation.
These words remind us that transformation begins within. To build bridges for the next generation, we must first strengthen the foundation within ourselves. Our intentionality is not accidental — it is rooted in love, purpose, and the belief that each connection creates ripples of change.
Experience. Witness. Be Part of the Change.
It’s not only the phenomenal speakers or sessions that make the International Families & Fathers Conference extraordinary — it’s the collective spirit of over one hundred presenters, volunteers, and professionals who give their time, talent, and testimony to uplift others. Together, we multiply impact — hundreds reaching hundreds, transforming into thousands of lives changed each year.
Vision. Intention. Legacy. We don’t wait for change — we create it. Because when we choose to champion healthy families, we build bridges that last generations.
Experience Past FFCA Conference Speaker
2025 Faculty
Honoring Others
Why Choose Fathers & Families Coalition of America?
At Fathers & Families Coalition of America (FFCA), we believe that true impact is born from a cause greater than ourselves. Our mission is rooted in collaboration, empowerment, and transformation—fostering partnerships that create lasting change for families, fathers, and children across the globe.
We strengthen protective factors for families by equipping professionals and caregivers with evidence-based tools, training, and leadership development that empower action and elevate outcomes. Through our comprehensive professional development programs, policy advocacy, and coalition networks, we build the foundation for stronger communities and brighter futures.
As a global leader in child development, social justice, early childhood education, and criminal justice reform, FFCA advances initiatives that uplift families and highlight the vital role of fathers. Because when fathers are engaged, families thrive—and when families thrive, communities flourish.
Ask Yourself:
Are you ready to reach deeper and become a source of inspiration?
How are you expanding your purpose and passion to create meaningful change?
Are you investing in your vocation and unique calling to strengthen families?
Join Us in Building Legacies That Last
Becoming part of FFCA means stepping into a global movement dedicated to transformation. Together, we inspire, connect, and create lasting impact—empowering professionals, elevating families, and shaping a brighter future for generations to come.
Let’s build bridges. Let’s break barriers. Let’s shape a legacy of love, strength, and community.
Striving for Excellence
25+ Years of Continuous Leadership
For over two decades, Fathers & Families Coalition of America (FFCA) has embodied the pursuit of excellence — not only through the work we do, but through the lives we help shape. We are a place of celebration, collaboration, and calling — a space where professionals refine their vocation, expand their purpose, and inspire others to be the difference.
Our legacy is not built on time but on passion, purpose, and people who care deeply about improving outcomes for children and families. The passion-driven values of FFCA have attracted visionaries who are motivated by compassion and grounded in excellence.
FFCA does not foster stagnation — we promote the power of with. With each other, we rise higher. With shared purpose, we create impact. With passion, we transform the world for those who will follow.
"Together and with each other, we can succeed — helping others in their journey of passion, refining what they are good at, and becoming a source of inspiration for what the world needs."
To every emerging leader, social worker, fatherhood advocate, educator, and change-maker — now is your time. Step forward with courage, curiosity, and conviction. The world is waiting for your voice, your purpose, your leadership.
EXPLORE OUR SERVICES
Qualified For All Of Your Needs
Innovation is a critical element of Fathers & Families Coalition of America from a solid foundation that is built from collaboration, evidence-based practices, entrepreneurial spirit and creating moments that bring us to expand our purpose for others.
Professional Development
Grow with us
Cutting-Edge Engagement
Leadership
TESTIMONIALS
Stories of Inspiration
INVESTING IN CUTTING EDGE INITATIVES
The Future Lays In Our Hands
The Japanese word Ikigai defines your purpose, passions, profession, and what you can give to the broader world. Fathers and Families Coalition of America is committed through our four pillars with the Ikigai philosophy to support the needs of professionals with balance for leaders and parents. We are excited about what the future will bring, setting high expectations, striving for excellence, and committed to partnerships with integrity, passion, and purpose-driven.
Expanding Across The Globe
Our annual conference stopped being U.S. only 15+ years ago. Join this international experience
Building Links For A Stronger Grow
New in 2023, the home to diverse online communities hosted by FFCA.