On October 5, 2018, IFNA President Dr. Jane Lassetter (USA), issued a statement outlining Policy Guidelines for IFNA Response to Events that Affect Family Well-being.
Since then, several events throughout the world have once again highlighted the challenges families face as a result of local and national policies, politics, and laws as well as natural disasters and violence. As a result, many families are suffering. Please do not let the ubiquitous nature of these challenges cause your hearts and minds to grow numb to these families’ needs. While we recognize that IFNA members are incredibly busy family nurses and family health scholars, we call upon you to carve out time to advocate for families where you are and in whatever way will be effective in your location. Use IFNA’s Core Values to guide you. Be informed. Vote. Write letters to political leaders. Attend meetings and speak up on behalf of families. Basically, whatever your local or national challenges may be, please use your passion for families to advocate for them.
This statement was drafted by IFNA President, Dr. Jane Lassetter (USA) ; IFNA Vice-President, Dr. Sonja Meiers (USA); and IFNA Past President, Dr. Carole Robinson (Canada).
