Join WACF Today!
WACF works with its members to spearhead new initiatives, coordinate collaboration and conversations between agencies, and speak with a unified voice on behalf of children, youth, and families.
Full members receive the following benefits:
Collaboration
Network with and learn from industry peers during our monthly division meetings
Join topic specific workgroups
Bi-monthly member meetings
Education and Training
Participate in webinars on timely topics impacting member organizations
Monthly member discounted or free trainings
Receive CEUs
Be informed about best practices to help stay at the forefront of the field
Advocacy
Our team will monitor legislation, testify at committee hearings, and educate legislators on behalf of our members and their policy issues
Provide valuable information regarding the state legislative processes, including state agency budgets and legislation impacting member operations
Advocate for increased rates
Interested in becoming a member but need financial assistance? Click Here to fill out our Member Scholarship Application
Discount
25% off of the accreditation fee with Council on Accreditation
*An organization can receive a retroactive discount on its (re)accreditation fee if it notifies COA within 3 months from the date of COA’s receipt of the application and submits written confirmation from WACF.
Types of Membership:
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All Organizational Member Staff have access to:
All member benefits across all divisions for all staff (for organizations with 20+ staff members)
Member Meetings and Notes
Quarterly newsletter (includes division updates, training calendar, and advocacy updates)
Division Meetings and Notes
Division-based special topic work groups
Networking with Peers within the division
Advocacy Support: Influence legislative priorities and receive support in navigating the legislative agenda
Eligible to nominate staff for WACF Leadership positions across all divisions
Access to key leadership to impact policy and practice decisions
Contract negotiation support
Crisis Navigation
Maximum training benefits
Member discount on training
Access to FREE member training
Membership Discounts:
COA accreditation - 25% off
WorkLife - Free until 2026
Dues: .005 X budgeted child welfare expenses (Minimum $1000 and the maximum is $15,000) annually
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Individuals or Organizations (with 20 or less staff) have access to:
All member benefits for the selected division(s) and two named individuals for meetings
Quarterly newsletter (includes division updates, training calendar, and advocacy updates)
Division Meetings and Notes
Division-based special topic work groups
Networking with Peers within the division
Advocacy Support: Influence division-specific legislative priorities and receive support in navigating legislative agenda
Eligible to nominate staff for WACF Leadership positions within division
Access to Member Meeting notes
Training benefits
Member discount on training
Access to FREE member training
2025/2026 Dues: 1000/Year/Division
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An individual member will have access to:
Training benefits
Member discount on training
Access to FREE member training
Access to the quarterly newsletter
2025/2026 Dues: $150/Year/Person
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An partnering member will have access to:
Member discount on training
Access to the quarterly newsletter
Special invitation to select quarterly Member Meetings
2025/2026 Dues: $500 minimum/Year/Organization