Membership

Dr. Laura SmartThe Illinois Council on Family Relations

As a member, you will have the opportunity to :

  • meet with other organizations and individuals in the state that share similar interests with regards to marriage and family life
  • learn of others’ work, exchange ideas and discuss matters of mutual concern
  • stimulate and encourage study and research in the field of family relations
  • evaluate and articulate positions on family related issues and move toward responsible social action
  • further wholesome family relation-ships through these and such other means as are deemed to be appropriate
  • facilitate the exchange of research and ideas
  • promote family life education
  • help keep others aware of legislation concerning families

Types of Membership:

  • Regular ILCFR: $10.00
  • Student: $5.00
  • Family: $15.00
  • Organization: $20.00
  • Benefactor: $25.00

All members of the Illinois Council on Family Relations receive two newsletters each year that inform you about things that are happening in the state organization, information about the annual state conference, policies that impact families, and general information about the family field.

If you are interested in joining the ILCFR, or would like more information about this state wide organization, please contact Jill Bowers, Membership Chair.

ICFR Executive Committee 2010-2011

President:
Jill Bowers, Doctoral Candidate
Department of Human and Community Development
University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
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Send written correspondence to:
903 Williamsburg Drive
Charleston , IL 61920

President elect:
Dr. Mikki Meadows
School of Family & Consumer Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
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Membership chair::
Jill Bowers

Recorder: 
Jason Nicol
DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau
330 Grove St.
DeKalb, IL 60015
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Treasurer:
Bernadette Collins
School of Family, Consumer & Nutrition Sciences
Northern Illinois University
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