The offerings at our 2027 Conference have been set! The conference will be held in Costa Mesa on February 5 – 7, 2027. We will be announcing a bevy of interesting topics which total more than 17 hours education. We will be…
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Annual Custody Seminar
Registration is open for the Annual Custody Seminar on October 23, 2026: SOCIAL MEDIA’S ROLE IN CUSTODY CONFLICTS:
CHILDREN IN THE CROSSFIRE at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West. View the program and obtain a registration form at the Read More link below.
President’s Message – June/July
Our Call for Presenters for our 2027 Conference will remain open until August 1, 2026. Don’t forget that we are looking for panels with combinations of judicial officers, attorneys, and mental health experts so as to be of interest to all of our members. We are looking for topics in a bevy of areas including: Evidence-informed interventions for cases involving parent-child contact issues; Interventions that address cultural diversity issues in family law cases; Recruiting more […]
Read MoreCall for Proposals
AFCC‐CA INVITES YOUR PROPOSALS for 4‐hour Institutes and 90 or 120‐minute Workshops for the 2027 Conference at Costa Mesa to be held February 5, 2027 to February 7, 2027. AFCC California continues to seek to add new voices to our exceptional panels and is looking to create a culture of mentorship not only in the field but at the annual conference by inviting seasoned presenters to pair with less experienced ones. We also invite professionals […]
Read MoreDirectory Update #2
The Chapter website now has online Directories for Child Custody Evaluators and Court Involved Therapists, Parent Coordinator and MHP Mediators. These online versions are easily updated or corrected to reflect changes in membership, services, practices and…
Read MorePresident’s Message – May
Dear AFCC-CA Members, Two exciting opportunities are available to our members this month. On May 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. we are proud to offer the webinar “Belonging, Fear, and the Battle for Children: A Social Capital Approach to Helping Families in Conflict.” The webinar will feature Chandler Hoffman, Psy.D. who will introduce a cutting-edge, evidence-based model showing how improving social health- through friendships, belonging, and emotional support can reduce legal conflict, improve co-parenting outcomes, […]
Read MoreCosta Mesa 2027
SAVE THE DATES – Friday February 5, 2027 to Sunday February 7, 2027. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 2027 AFCC California Chapter Conference at the Westin Marriott South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Watch for details here and in your email.
Read More2026 President’s Address
David Blacker, the out-going President of AFCC CA addressed the membership at the 2026 Conference. “It has been a challenging yet illuminating and rewarding experience being your president. And you will be in great hands with Susan Rempel at the helm…
Read More2026 Drown Award
AFCC California is Proud to Present Julia F. Weber, JD, MSW with the 2026 Joseph Drown Award for Outstanding Services to Children. Julia has spent her career developing innovative, practical approaches to complex issues affecting families, children, and communities…
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