Welcome to the News and Information Page | Latest Update: August 7, 2023
August 7 Update
Special message from Mira Levitt, Ph.D, President of the Chapter:
Hello MA AFCC members!
As I follow in the estimable footsteps of our previous president, Kelly Zawistowski, I am thrilled to be leading our amazing MA chapter forward at such an exciting time. Thanks to our new chapter administrator, Brian Jensen, we have a terrific new website which I strongly urge you to check out.
Please access the online directory that features members names and photos with descriptive information and contact access. If your entry is there, make sure to update your information if necessary (If you’re having trouble doing that, please contact send an email to Brian. If you are not listed and would like to be, just visit the site, and click on the MA AFCC Members-Get Listed Today at the top of the page to get started.
As you probably know, as a member, you have the option to be included in the Chapter mailing list. I would like this listserv to become an interactive platform, not only for dispensing announcements, but for members to pose questions, share practice tips, and call attention to new research or training opportunities (for non-profit organizations). You can opt in for full participation, opt in for a weekly digest of messages, or opt out. As with many other items, the Chapter website has complete details on how to join and use the Mailing list/Listserv. Just click here to learn about the List. If you have any issues or questions, please send an email, and we will help you.
As you may also know, the next National Conference for AFCC will be in Boston in June 2024. Please check out the informational brochure on the AFCC website. This is a fantastic opportunity for our members to attend a National conference without extensive travel, and it is very important for our chapter to have a strong presence as hosts. I strongly encourage you to submit a presentation proposal – Let’s show all of AFCC the talent in our chapter. The deadline for submission is October 2. As this is the 30th anniversary of our chapter, we will also be planning a special celebration at the conference! More to come about the National conference in the coming months.
Our Chapter Board of Directors meetings take place on the first Tuesday of each month, from 5:30-7:00, at the Law Offices of Brick, Jones, McBrien, & Hickey, at 201 First Street in Needham. They are open to all members.
I am looking forward to a productive year ahead that brings us together to learn, share, enjoy each other’s company, and find ways to do our work as effectively as possible.
With best regards,
Mira Levitt, PhD
MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF GUARDIANS AD LITEM
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Friday October 6, 2023 | 8:30am-5:00pm
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Family Law
The Conference Center at Waltham Woods, Waltham, MA
Past Updates – Updated CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAGE
Coming Up:
2023 MA-AFCC & MAGAL Parenting Coordination Sessions | View & download schedule Here
2023 MA-AFCC & MAGAL Parenting Coordination Sessions |
2023 Court-Involved Therapy Peer Consultation Meetings | View & download schedule Here
Here are just of the many benefits of your Chapter and AFCC membership:
- Subscription to the prestigious Family Court Review and online access
- Discounts on local, regional, and national conferences, trainings and workshops
- Listing and access to the AFCC international online membership database
- Invitations and discounts to MA AFCC round table and social events
- Networking opportunities
- Access to MA AFCC Email List
- Discounted rates for professional liability insurance
- Discounts for all AFCC publications
- Newsletter
- Free online conference audio of the AFCC International annual conference plenary sessions
- Biweekly Court Involved Therapy Consultation Group. Members will receive the Zoom credentials from the chapter email list
- PC Consultation Groups – click here for the 2022 schedule
- Inclusion in the MA AFCC Membership Resource Directory (create your profile now if you have not already)
Upcoming AFCC Chapter Conferences:
Arizona, Australia, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ontario, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin
Upcoming National Conferences: – Click here