What is the Family Development Association of New York State?
The
Family Development Association of New York State (FDANYS)
was created through the collaborative effort of New York State agencies
and, particularly, New York State Department of State and Community Action
Agencies throughout the State. Incorporated in 1998, FDANYS is a membership
organization for Family Development professionals and the families and
communities with whom they work. It is implemented and supported by eight
regions in NYS with a Board of Directors representing those Regions as
well as five statewide organizations affecting families in New York State.
Guiding
Principles
The Family Development Association of
New York State is a strong, inclusive community that
recognizes and celebrates:
- the power of the Family Development philosophy to help families become strong, empowered and connected;
- the commitments that people using the Family Development approach have made to enhance their personal and professional growth;
- the strength gained from the diversity of its membership;
- the building of strong community partnerships through coordination and collaboration; and,
- the value of
sharing the Family Development philosophy with others.