The NCLR Family Strengthening Awards Program presents awards on an annual basis to NCLR Affiliate programs whose exemplary work in the Hispanic community has made a measurable impact in strengthening Latino families. The impact made by the Affiliate organization as a whole must demonstrate a holistic approach that is comprehensive in addressing education, housing, employment, health, and advocacy issues, whether through direct efforts or through partnerships with other organizations. This award offers NCLR a forum in which to honor the work of outstanding Affiliate programs for strengthening the Hispanic family. 2010 Family Strengthening Awards Program

NCLR, is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for its 2010 Family Strengthening Awards Program. This year NCLR will recognize three Affiliate Programs that have demonstrated best practices in supporting improved outcomes for Latino families and whose work has made measurable impact in strengthening these families through a holistic approach. Award-winning programs will receive $16,500 and will be recognized at the during the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference to be held in San Antonio, TX in July 2010.

Complete applications will be due no later than Friday, March 12, 2010 - 5:00 p.m. EST.

The completed application packet contains seven parts:

1. A signed Basic Information cover sheet.
2. Answers to questions in the Application Narrative Sheet.
3. A completed Goals and Timeline form - Attachment 1
4. A completed Annual Program Projected Budget for 2010 activities - Attachment 2
5. A completed Annual Program Expense Report Budget Form for 2010 activities - Attachment 3
6. A signed recommendation letter from a community-based organization with which the NCLR Affiliate has worked closely during the past year through its nominated program.
7. At least three signed testimonies from families whom the nominated program has served within the last year (the testimonies may be written in Spanish or English).

Please email application packets to mhernandez@nclr.org by March 12, 2010, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Contact Mauricio Hernandez at mhernandez@nclr.org or 202-7851670 with any questions or concerns.

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Past Family Family Strengthening Best Practices Guides

• 2009 Fortaleciendo la Familia Hispana: Approaches to Strengthening the Hispanic Family
• 2008 Fortaleciendo la Familia Hispana: Approaches to Strengthening the Hispanic Family
• 2007 Fortaleciendo la Familia Hispana: Approaches to Strengthening the Hispanic Family
• 2006 Fortaleciendo la Familia Hispana: Approaches to Strengthening the Hispanic Family
• 2005 Fortaleciendo la Familia Hispana: Approaches to Strengthening the Hispanic Family
• Strengthening Latino Families: Best Practices from the 2004 NCLR Family Strengthening Award Winners