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		ABOUT NFRC AND OUR MISSION *A Message from the Executive Director* The National Family Resiliency Center, Inc. has one special goal—fostering healthy relationships in all families regardless of composition. Through individual, couple, family, parent, co-parent, pre-marital, marital, separation and blended family counseling. Regardless of family composition, all families experience challenges that are related to children’s developmental stages and changing needs, and parents’ challenges at work and in personal relationships. Since our founding in 1983, we have helped more than 23,000 individuals plan for and cope with changes, resolve conflict, co-parent and make child-focused decisions before, during, and after a family transition. We develop a customized approach for each individual and family based on the client’s goals and needs. Our Mission We are committed to helping children and adults preserve a sense of family, foster healthy relationships, and constructively adjust to change, especially during times of individual and family transitions. To accomplish this, NFRC’s professional staff has developed a multidisciplinary offering of programs and resources for families and professionals, including: Individual, family, multiple family and group clinical programs for children and adults Co-Parent Counseling Mediation FamilyConnex(c) on line parenting plan program Marital, reconciliation, separation and divorce programs Community outreach programs and workshops Volunteer peer counseling program Research Professional development and training programs An expansive library of NFRC-authored books and training manuals For families with children, each of these efforts plays an important role in positioning the family as an enduring and positive force in the life of every child; ensuring that decisions made on behalf of children reflect a child’s developmental needs and the impact of family transitions at each age level; providing the guidance and support children need in order to grow and thrive. Whether you are a parent or a professional, having a commitment to child-focused decision making, which is the heart and soul of NFRC, is the first integral step of the healing process for individuals, families and children. We sincerely hope that the information you find here is helpful to you. We ask that you visit us often, as we continually update our site with new information and resources. With best wishes and much hope, Risa J. Garon LCSW-C, BCDE, CFLE Executive Director