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Membership
Why Join?
When you join OFCA, you become a part of a network that makes a difference for families with children involved with Ohio’s child welfare system. The more families and family support organizations that join OFCA, the louder our voice and the better our chances of positively influencing statewide policy and legislation that impacts our families and the children we care for.
Individual or Family Membership: $25.00 p/year
Gain a sense of belonging to the voice for families, and the opportunity to connect with other families that are struggling with many of the same issues that you are facing
Subscription to OFCA E:Newsletter summarizing statewide child protection advocacy and legislative efforts, family engagement opportunities, and training notice
Regular updates about proposed legislative or rule changes to the programs that affect you and your family
Access to an on-line connection to other resource families in Ohio to share ideas and questions and provide mutual support
Opportunity to influence policy at the state level on behalf of abused and neglected children and the families who care for them
Participate in discussions that could lead to an improved system of care for children in out-of-home placements
Regular updates on cases before the court that could establish legal precedents
Receive reduced fees for conferences and training’s sponsored by OFC
Assistance in the organization of a local support group or regional association to provide support to families in your area
Support Group Membership
Family Support Group Membership: $40.00
Benefits of Family Membership extended to 3 members of the support group
Speaker for one of your meetings
Can appoint an Ex-officio member to the OFCA Board
Agency Memberships
Child and Family Service Agency w/affiliated families: $350.00 p/year
Benefits of Agency Membership is extended to all your agency families as well as your staff.
Speaker for one of your meetings
Can appoint an Ex-officio member to the OFCA Board
Non-profit Agency membership: $250.00 p/year
Discount rates to OFCA programs and conferences for your staff
One agency training (minimum of 2 hours with rate to be negotiated)
Stay up to date on family input concerning statewide policy or practice issues through regular priority updates
Subscription to OFCA monthly eNews summarizing statewide child protection advocacy and legislative efforts, family engagement opportunities, and training notices
Membership certificate suitable for framing
Listing of your special events on OFCA’s website calendar of events
Link to your agency website from OFCA’s website
Agency membership discounts and benefits apply to all staff
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