2026 Whole Family Approach Kickstarter
The Whole Family Approach (WFA) Kickstarter is a unique, intensive learning opportunity designed to strategically position agencies to design & implement a proven framework for advancing social & economic mobility for families, thereby interrupting the intergenerational cycle of poverty and promoting a legacy of wealth & well-being.
The National Community Action Partnership is pleased to offer a series of intensive workshops, participating agencies will explore their readiness for adopting a WFA, discover the enabling conditions that foster WFA success, and build organizational capacity for WFA implementation.
Key Objectives and Benefits for this Intensive Learning Experience Include:
Key Objectives:
- Establish shared foundational understanding of WFA framework & how it serves to promote social and economic mobility (SEM) for families
- Explore enabling conditions that foster successful implementation of a WFA
- Build organizational infrastructure/capacity for WFA implementation
- Kick start WFA journey
- Learn best practices from and alongside peers, NCAP staff, and other subject matter experts
Key Benefits:
- Enhanced Understanding of WFA: A deeper knowledge of the WFA framework and how it effectively promotes social & economic mobility (SEM) for families
- Increased Organization Capacity for Impact: Discovery & development of infrastructure necessary for successful WFA implementation
- Expert Guidance & Feedback: Opportunities to engage with seasoned WFA professionals and community action peers
- Foster a Sense of Community: Create a supportive and collaborative environment for participants to connect, network, and learn from each other
Who Should Register?
The WFA Kickstarter is designed to support agencies at the early stages of WFA exploration and/or planning. Agencies with a history of WFA implementation may also benefit from this learning opportunity as a refresher or training for new staff.
Schedule and Time Commitments:
The Whole Family Approack Kickstarter will convene three virtual sessions (90 minutes each). In addition, participating CAAs will attend one customized virtual technical assistance meeting. The dates and times for cohort T&TA meetings include:
● Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 3pm – 4:30pm ET (2 pm – 3:30 pm CT | 1 pm – 2:30 am MT | 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT)
● Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 3pm – 4:30pm ET (2pm – 3:30 pm CT | 1 pm – 2:30 pm MT | 12 pm – 1:30pm PT)
● Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 3pm – 4:30pm ET (2pm – 3:30 pm CT | 1 pm – 2:30 pm MT | 12 pm – 1:30pm PT)
Technical Assistance Lab
● Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 3pm – 5:00 pm ET (2pm – 4:00pm CT | 1pm – 3:00pm MT | 12pm – 2:00pm PT)
Registration Fee: $3,000 Members / $3,500 Non-members
The team should consist of 3 – 5 staff members per agency.
To complete registration, payment must be received no later than Wednesday, April 15th.
Want to learn more?
Curious about the WFA Kickstarter and what it takes to participate? Email us at wfa@communityactionpartnership.com