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About | Board of Directors & Committee Chairs | Committee Descriptions | Org. Chart COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE The Membership Committee’s purpose is to recruit and retain members for the Minnesota Chapter of the AFCC. As such, the members of the committee meet regularly, attend all AFCC functions, create and distribute membership materials, and serve as the liaison between the Chapter and potential new members. Benefits of AFCC Membership: An investment in professional excellence There is no better way to keep pace with the rapidly changing environment for professionals who work with families in conflict than being an AFCC member. Your membership will provide you with the latest information, most knowledgeable resources and access to supportive colleagues, saving you valuable time and money. Timely Access to New Information and Ideas An international network of colleagues available through the AFCC online searchable directory. The monthly AFCC eNEWS provides practice tips, research updates, relevant news and keeps members informed about AFCC events and initiatives. Subscription to Family Court Review, AFCC’s quarterly academic and research journal in print and electronic formats. Online access to Family Court Review archives beginning with the first issue in 1963. Online Resource Center for Professionals and Parents. Conference plenary audio downloads in MP3 format free to AFCC members. The AFCC Parenting Coordination Network (listserv) offers the opportunity to share techniques and referrals and network with members who serve as parenting coordinators or are interested in this role. Reports, research and practice guidelines and standards from The AFCC Center for Excellence in Family Court Practice inform the work of practitioners with the most up-to-date thinking in the field. Referrals and assistance from the AFCC staff to help you find the information you need. Networking with Innovators Conferences and training programs are a great way to meet colleagues, discover new ideas and recharge your batteries. AFCC Chapters provide local networking opportunities, education and advocacy. Participation on AFCC committees, task forces and projects provides opportunities to collaborate on contributions to the field. Mentorship opportunities for students and young professionals. Discounts and More Member Benefits Substantial discounts on conference and training registration rates. Member discounts on exhibiting and advertising. 15% discount on AFCC publications. 20% discount on publications from Wiley Publishing, which includes Wiley-Blackwell and Jossey-Bass. Insurance discounts through Complete Equity Markets for parenting coordinators and mediators. Save time and money by taking advantage of all these AFCC member benefits! Benefits of membership in the Minnesota Chapter: Lunch and Learns featuring expert speakers and cutting-edge topics, FREE for AFCC-MN members! Annual half-day seminars focusing on emerging topics in family law, 50% off registration fees for AFCC-MN members! Annual full day seminar featuring world-renowned experts in family law, psychologists and social workers How to Join: Click here to join AFCC – National. Click here to join AFCC-Minnesota Chapter. EDUCATION COMMITTEE The Education Committee works to develop, implement, and evaluate continuing education programs for the multi-disciplinary professionals who work with families in conflict. The committee draws upon local and national experts to provide the highest quality training. The programming formats include quarterly Lunch and Learn programs, semi-annual half-day programs and an Annual Conference, held in connection with our Annual Meeting. The Annual Conference Committee, a sub-committee of Education, is charged with planning and organizing the Annual Conference. The Committee seeks input from members and others about topics of interest and speakers who will provide high-quality training experiences. FINANCE COMMITTEE The AFCC-MN Finance Committee oversees and monitors the fiscal operations of the organization as dictated by the AFCC-MN by-Laws. The committee includes the AFCC-MN Treasurer and at least one AFCC-MN Board Member (Chair). The Finance Committee is responsible for: Providing a recommendation for an annual budget to the Board of Directors Providing financial information to the Board and Committees for planning and analysis. Providing recommendations for the policies relating to the fiscal operations of the organization. Other duties as the Board from time to time directs. LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE It is the purpose of the Legislation and Public Policy committee to determine and promote the public policy positions of AFCC-MN. The committee is charged with responsibility for: Monitoring and promoting legislative positions that are authorized by the AFCC-MN Board of Directors. Making recommendations to the Board about taking official position regarding a particular policy, regulation or legislation Providing active advocacy on specific legislation Recommending criteria for determining whether AFCC-MN will actively engage in advocacy on specific issues, policies, regulations, or legislation NOMINATING COMMITTEE Recruit and recommend board members and officers to ensure the long-term stability of AFCC-MN, and suggest policies and procedures and develop rules and responsibilities for the Board and the Executive Committee. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE The purpose of the PR Committee is to promote and advance AFCC-MN through increased visibility. Specifically, the Public Relations Committee is charged with responsibility for: Procuring sponsorships Promoting events created by the Education Committee Increasing organizational visibility Maintaining and updating the website Creating policies for the website, i.e., what is posted or promoted on the site Creating and disseminating a regular newsletter Creating policies for what is included in the newsletter Managing publications Creating and distributing press releases Building relationships with other organizations, e.g., academic; determining organizations for outreach, and specifying the nature and purpose of the relationship Creating a national conference coordinator Creating a speakers’ bureau Liaison with the Education Committee TRAINING COMMITTEE Training Committee shall be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating AFCC-MN’s Alternative Dispute Resolution training programs and conferences. The Training Committee shall also liaison with the Mediation Center’s Steering Committee for the purpose of furthering the Training Committee’s goals until such time as the Mediation Center’s Steering Committee no longer exists or until AFCC-MN’s Board of Directors votes to end that relationship. VALUES COMMITTEE Values Committee shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the effectiveness of policies to support AFCC-MN’s commitment to expanding inclusion at all levels of the organization, and furthering the organization’s mission of improving the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict. AFCC MN Committes Membership Education (Annual Conference) Finance Legislative and Public Policy Nominating Public Relations Training Values

AFCC-MN ADMIN NOTE: calendar at bottom of this page, to see if event is already up on website. EVENT/TRAINING SAVE THE DATE Use this form for save the date emails and social media. Click for save the date form ADD TO WEBSITE Use this form for posting news or other website info. i.e. typos or missing info, etc. Click for website form GOOGLE DRIVE Us this link to access the AFCC Google Drive files pertaining to all committees or events. Click for Google Drive EVENT/TRAINING MARKETING FORM CLE REQUEST FORM Use this form for emails, social media, requesting CLE creditsand publishing in the event calendar. Click for marketing form EMAIL REQUEST Use this form for general emails, updates, etc. One time emails, not for event marketing. Click for email request form UPCOMING EVENTS If you don't see your event, its not setup. Thu, Apr 30 Community Chat: Staying Informed: Immigration Enforcement and Its Impact on MN Family Law / RSVP Apr 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Discussion FREE, Zoom info will be emailed. Please join us for a follow up from our December Lunch & Learn with the MN Hispanic Bar Association. Fri, Jun 26 Trauma in Children of Divorce: Research to Practice / View Details Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM Virtual Event This lunch-and-learn is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their ability to critically assess child-related information in court-involved cases. Fri, Jul 31 AFCC-MN Annual Conference 2026 - Back to School: Education Related Issues for Court Involved Families / View Details Jul 31, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wilder Center Auditorium, 451 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55104, USA Thu, Sep 17 Family Mediation Training Sep 17-19 & Oct 1-3 / View Details Sep 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – Oct 03, 2026, 5:00 PM Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, USA Fri, Oct 09 AFCC-MN Fall 1/2 Day / Details Oct 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location is TBD Mon, Oct 12 Parenting Consultant (PC) Training 2026 / View Details Oct 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 15, 2026, 5:00 PM Location is TBD Hybrid Event - Attend Live or Virtually Thu, Dec 03 Basic ENE Training (SENE & FENE) 2026 / View Details Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 AM – Dec 07, 2026, 4:30 PM Tuft, Lach, Jerabeck, & O’Connell Law, 505 US-169, Plymouth, MN 55441, USA Hybrid Event - Live or Virtual SENE - December 3rd & 4th from 8 am - 5 pm FENE - December 7th from 8 am -5 pm Check your registration carefully, SENE and FENE are separate trainings, priced differently.

Here is updated parking information: Address : 701 N Washington Ave Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Parking: Street parking is available on Washington Ave, 3rd Street and surrounding area (see maps to the right) Paid parking is available in the Nordic Ramp/Sable building, $12 for 3-4 hours: 728 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (please proceed to any unmarked stalls). Enter the parking ramp on 3rd Street (runs parallel to Washington Ave) part of 3rd street is closed at the moment, so if headed North on Washington, take a left on N 8th Ave and then a left on 3rd Street. Walk across the courtyard to the Loose Wiles building and take the elevator to the 7th floor and ring doorbell. Please call 612-481-0164 if you have any issues. Zoom Link for Virtual Attendees: When: Sep 15, 2023 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: AFCC MN Fall Half Day: Concept Creep: The Meaning of Crucial Terms Getting Lost in Family Courts Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://ourfamilywizard.zoom.us/j/82764153710 Or One tap mobile : +16468769923,,82764153710# US (New York) +16469313860,,82764153710# US Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US Webinar ID: 827 6415 3710 International numbers available: https://ourfamilywizard.zoom.us/u/krKdh7Ryo

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Teens: Current Challenges in Family Law Cases MN Board of CLE - approved MN Board of Psychology - approved MN Board of Social Work - approved MN Board of MFT - pending MN Board of Behavior Health and Therapy LADC, LPC/LPPC - approved ADR - approved Room block available for out of town attendees. Click Here. AFCC MN Annual Conference Ju ly 25 | 8: 3 0 AM East Side Neighborhood Services Register Conference participants can attend in person or online. Conference schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Annual Meeting 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction of Keynote 9:05 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Keynote, Navigating the Teenage Mind: Neuroscience, Youth, and Substance Use -Stephanie Tabashneck, PsyD, JD 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Unpacking the Impact of the Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health -Lori Thibodeau, MA, LMFT 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Schools, Teens and Court-Involved Families: Can’t We All Just Get Along? -G. Bryan Fleming, MA 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. WTF! Today’s Teens and Their Relationships with Technology -Matthew Myers, MA, LMFT 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Beyond Voting with Their Feet: Teen Issues in ADR and Evaluative Processes Panelists: Randy Crooms, GAL Jordan Hart, Ph.D. Tom Tuft, Esq. Stephanie Tabashneck, PsyD, JD (moderator) 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. BREAK 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Practical Perspectives and Takeaways: Views from the Bench, Bar and Mental Health Practice Panelists: Katie Lammers, Esq. Hon. Jessica Maher Mindy Mitnick, EdM, MA Hon. Patrick Robben 4:00 p.m. Closing 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Social Hour Learning Objectives: After participating in this conference, attendees should be able to: Identify 3 ways that substance use impacts adolescents Identify 3 best practices when approaching cases involving adolescents Apply practical tips to improving work on cases involving adolescents Describe the impact of the pandemic on parenting in the short and long term Keynote Speaker: Stephanie Tabashneck, PsyD, JD Dr. Stephanie Tabashneck is a forensic psychologist and attorney in Cambridge, MA. She is a Senior Fellow in Law and Applied Neuroscience at the Center for Law, Brain and Behavior at Harvard Medical School and the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy at Harvard Law School. She is the director of a neurolaw library affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She is on the Ethics Committee for the American Psychological Association and president-elect of the Massachusetts Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. She presents regionally and nationally on psychology and law topics. Recent publications include the book Substance Use and Parenting: Best Practices for Family Court Practitioners, a white paper on the Science of Late Adolescence: A Guide for Judges, Attorneys, and Policy Makers, and an article on the opioid crisis and family drug courts. SPONSORS Click logos for more info. PLATINUM DIAMOND GOLD SILVER BRONZE CLICK TO REGISTER

AFCC MN Annual Conference Ju ly 25 | 8: 3 0 AM East Side Neighborhood Services Register Unlocking your implicit biases: What are you really bringing to the table? Conference participants can attend in person or online. Cost : Mem bers $220 Non-members $250 Conference Schedule: 8:30 a.m. -- Registration 9:00-9:30 a.m. -- Annual Meeting (Melissa Chawla - President ) Training Agenda: 9:30 a.m. -- Welcome – Kent Kodalen Introduction of Daniel Bloom (keynote speaker) 9:35-10:00 a.m. -- Keynote – Daniel Bloom 10:00-10:15 a.m. -- Discussion - Joe Reid, LMFT, PhD (co-moderator) and Daniel Bloom 10:15-10:30 a.m. -- Break 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. -- Panel #1 MH Perspective – Moderators - Daniel Bloom and Joseph Reid Panelist #1 (Erin Guyette - Family Therapist) Panelist #2 (Carrie Crockford - IPV expert) Panelist #3 (Zak Chesson - ADR provider) 12:00-1:00 p.m. -- Lunch 1:00-2:00 p.m. -- Panel #2 Legal Perspective– Moderators – Daniel Bloom and Joseph Reid Panelist #4 (Lymari Santana - Family Law Attorney) Panelist #5 (The Honorable JaPaul Harris - Judicial Officer) Panelist #6 (Nicholas M. Ryan - Legal Ethicist) 2:00-2:15 p.m. -- Break 2:15-4:00 p.m. -- Larger Group Discussion: How do we put this into practice? Audience participation - workshop strategies for generation of an inclusive parenting plan Daniel Bloom and Joe Reid 4:00-4:05 p.m. -- Closing - Kent Kodalen 4:05-5:00 p.m. -- Social Event Learning Objectives: After participating in this conference, attendees should be able to… Identify personal biases and critically assess how they influence our decision-making process in family law matters. Apply one’s lived experiences to better assist families while maintaining clear ethical boundaries consistent with your role (e.g., advocate, mental health professional, judicial officer, neutral, etc.). Analyze how value judgments can drive parenting disputes. Craft parenting plans that recognize and address value judgment differences between parents. Formulate a strategy to promote effective co-parenting despite differences in personal value systems. Psych - 5.0 credits MFT - 5.0 credits (Ethics) Soc Work - 5.0 credits CLE - 6.0 credits (Ethics) ADR - Pending Keynote Speaker: DANIEL A. BLOOM Bloom Lines Alexander LLC Dan is a member of the law firm Bloom Lines Alexander LLC, where he practices exclusively in the area of family law. In addition to his litigation and collaborative practice, he is a mediator and arbitrator in family law matters, serves as a Guardian ad Litem in Superior Courts throughout the State and is frequently retained as a consultant in high conflict custody matters. Formerly, Dan was Deputy Director of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation where he established their Domestic Violence project, administered the Guardian ad Litem program, and supported the Foundation’s volunteers in their pro bono efforts on behalf of low-income individuals and families. He served for five years as a Magistrate Judge in Fulton County Superior Court, specially assigned to the Family Division. Dan trains attorneys, Judges and advocates on issues related to intimate partner violence, and lectures frequently on parenting and custody issues unique to same-gender couples. Dan served on the Temporary Protective Order Registry Steering Committee for the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, on the Advisory Committee for the Georgia Domestic Violence Fatality Review Project, on the Board of Directors for the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, on the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section, is a past chair of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, and served on the Advisory Board for the Health Law Partnership at the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. Currently, Dan is on the Advisory Board for the Emory Public Interest Committee at Emory Law School, and recently completed a 3-year term as the public member on the Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association. He received his undergraduate degree from Tulane University and his J.D. from Emory University School of Law. Dr. Reid, is the owner of Relationships, llc, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Minnesota, and a previous adjunct faculty member at North Central University and previous faculty at Argosy University’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program. Dr. Reid graduated from East Carolina University with his Masters, and his doctorate from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Reid practices from an experiential, structural and solution focused approach. Dr. Reid believes feminism and cultural responsibility are roots to change, respectful service and relationships. Relationships,llc Organization Proclamation Mission – To provide education, training, mental health services and validation to individuals, couples, family and community that is inclusive, respectful and relational while practicing and inspiring self-awareness. Vision: Creating a space where every relationship is valued Values: Providing service with Integrity * Respect * Knowledge * Curiosity * Accountability and Inclusiveness while valuing the individual and the collective. SPONSORS Click logos for more info. PLATINUM DIAMOND GOLD SILVER BRONZE FRIENDS OF AFCC ProParenting Services Jean Hariman CLICK TO REGISTER

Click to view AFCC National Conferences EVENTS Current and previous Click to view AFCC National Trainings Complete list of upcoming events. Calendar at the bottom of this page. Click more info , for quick details, click button for all details. All events are subject to change, information will be added as it becomes available. Stay up to date, sign up at the bottom of this page. No te: If you attended an event and need CE Credit, contact afccmn@gmail.com with date and event name for event code. Community Chat: Staying Informed: Immigration Enforcement and Its Impact on MN Family Law Apr 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Discussion More info Details or RSVP Trauma in Children of Divorce: Research to Practice Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM Virtual Event More info Details & Tickets AFCC-MN Annual Conference 2026 - Back to School: Education Related Issues for Court Involved Families Jul 31, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wilder Center Auditorium, 451 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55104, USA More info Details & Tickets Family Mediation Training Sep 17-19 & Oct 1-3 Sep 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – Oct 03, 2026, 5:00 PM Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, USA More info Details & Tickets AFCC-MN Fall 1/2 Day Oct 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location is TBD More info Details Parenting Consultant (PC) Training 2026 Oct 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 15, 2026, 5:00 PM Location is TBD More info Details & Tickets Basic ENE Training (SENE & FENE) 2026 Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 AM – Dec 07, 2026, 4:30 PM Tuft, Lach, Jerabeck, & O’Connell Law, 505 US-169, Plymouth, MN 55441, USA More info Details & Tickets The Month's Events Start date shown for multiple date events. April 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12:00 PM Personality Disorders: Lunch & Learn Series Part 4/4 11 12 13 14 12:00 PM Day at the Capitol 4/14/26 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12:00 PM Community Chat: Staying Informed: Immigration Enforcement and Its Impact on MN Family Law 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Become a Member Why AFCC? STATE CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: Join your colleagues in Minnesota to improve the live of families and children through resolution of family conflict. AFCC members share a commitment to cooperation with other professionals and disciplines that facilitate the best possible outcomes for families and children. AFCC-MN offers valuable opportunities to: Network with other professionals. Learn the latest trends and research through inquiry, discussion and debate. Attend quarterly Lunch and Learns for free. Participate on committees with a vision of shaping the future of family law in Minnesota. Benefit from local and national AFCC conferences and training programs and receive credits for your attendance. Join today and experience the possibilities! Join AFCC-National Join AFCC-MN Chapter NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: Invest in professional excellence. There is no better way to keep pace with the rapidly changing environment for those who work with families in conflict than being an AFCC member. Your membership will provide you with the latest information, most knowledgeable resources, and access to supportive colleagues, thereby saving you valuable time and money. Timely Access to New Information and Ideas An international network of colleagues available through the AFCC online searchable directory. The monthly AFCC eNEWS provides practice tips, research updates, relevant news and keeps members informed about AFCC events and initiatives. Subscription to Family Court Review, AFCC’s quarterly academic and research journal in print and electronic formats. Online access to Family Court Review archives beginning with the first issue in 1963. Online Resource Center for Professionals and Parents. Conference plenary audio downloads in MP3 format free to AFCC members. The AFCC Parenting Coordination Network (listserv) offers the opportunity to share techniques and referrals and network with members who serve as parenting coordinators or are interested in this role. Reports, research and practice guidelines and standards from The AFCC Center for Excellence in Family Court Practice inform the work of practitioners with the most up-to-date thinking in the field. Referrals and assistance from the AFCC staff to help you find the information you need. Networking with Innovators Conferences and training programs are a great way to meet colleagues, discover new ideas and recharge your batteries. AFCC Chapters provide local networking opportunities, education and advocacy. Participation on AFCC committees, task forces and projects provides opportunities to collaborate on contributions to the field. Mentorship opportunities for students and young professionals. Discounts and More Member Benefits Substantial discounts on conference and training registration rates. Member discounts on exhibiting and advertising. 15% discount on AFCC publications. 20% discount on publications from Wiley Publishing, which includes Wiley-Blackwell and Jossey-Bass. Insurance discounts through Complete Equity Markets for parenting coordinators and mediators. Save time and money by taking advantage of all these AFCC member benefits!

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