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NOW AVAILABLE

Beyond the GAL: Services for Families & Children Involved in the Family Court.
– Jessica P. Greenwald O’Brien, Ph.D. –
Visit the Bench Guide page to view online or to download a copy.

 

Parent-Child Contact Cases: A Guide to Aligning Professionals Using a Systems Perspective
–Premela G. Deck, JD, PhD, LICSW

This guidebook is available without charge because of the Massachusetts Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) chapter’s commitment to the ethical and effective support of families and professionals involved in cases with parent–child contact problems. The Massachusetts AFCC has long valued interdisciplinary collaboration, and this guide reflects that mission.
Download the Guide

 

 

 

Upcoming AFCC Training

AFCC’s Online Training Programs

Safety First: Family Violence in the Context of Family Law
3-day evidence-informed intensive online training
September 29 – October 1, 2026
Details and registration coming soon.
Presenters: Michael A. Saini, PhD, MSW, RSW
Additional presenters will be announced as they are confirmed.

AFCC WEBINARS

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The New Face of Digital Blackmail: Understanding AI Driven Sextortion
Lawrence Jay Braunstein, JD & Jim Tanner, PhD
October 14, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Registration closes October 13, 2026, at 9:00am Eastern Time (US & Canada)

From Clinician to Evaluator: Switching Gears
David A. Martindale, PhD, ABPP (Forensic)
November 12, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Registration closes November 11, 2026, at 9:00am Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Research Watch: 2026 Year in Review for Family Law Professionals
Michael A. Saini, PhD, MSW, RSW
December 3, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Registration closes December 2, 2026, at 9:00am Eastern Time (US & Canada)

 Visit www.afccnet.org for details

FUTURE AFCC ANNUAL CONFERENCES

AFCC 64th Annual Conference
Save The Date: June 2-5, 2027
Baltimore, Maryland
Marriott Baltimore Waterfront

AFCC 65th Annual Conference
Save The Date: May 31-June 3, 2028
Los Angeles, California
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suite

Greetings from Seattle –  2026 AFCC Conference

Massachusetts Chapter Attendees

Are you listed in the MA AFCC Member Directory?
You should be! Click here to register (Chapter Members Only!)

Here are just of the many benefits of your Chapter and AFCC membership:

  1. Subscription to the prestigious Family Court Review and online access
  2. Discounts on local, regional, and national conferences, trainings and workshops
  3. Listing and access to the AFCC international online membership database
  4. Invitations and discounts to MA AFCC round table and social events
  5. Networking opportunities
  6. Access to the Chapter’s Gaggle Mail “List Serv”
  7. Discounted rates for professional liability insurance
  8. Discounts for all AFCC publications
  9. Newsletter
  10. Free online conference audio of the AFCC International annual conference plenary sessions
  11. Biweekly Court Involved Therapy Consultation Group. Members will receive the Zoom credentials from the chapter email list
  12. PC Consultation Groups – click here for the 2022 schedule
  13. 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

 
 
 

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