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July 19, 2026

The Ally: Welcoming Our New Executive Director
 
Weeks like this don't come along often, but this week we offer something very special in The Ally—three different perspectives on an exciting new change for Families as Allies, as we welcome in a new Executive Director—and a new chapter—in this incredible organization and the families who are a part of it. Below, please see messages from me, Board Chair Stacey Spielher and our incoming Executive Director Terrence Hibbert.

NEWS
 
I expect Terrence to blaze his own path to excellence in this role, and I am beyond excited to see where we go under his leadership.
 
Thank you for welcoming me to Families as Allies. I look forward to the journey ahead.
 
I end with the phrase "go forth and conquer" because we know that, working together, there is NOTHING we cannot do for our children.

EVENTS
 
This group explores current policy issues and supports leadership training graduates as they serve on decision-making committees.
 
For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon.
 
A summit focused on prevention, connection, and pathways that help children heal, build resilience, and move from hopelessness to hope.
 
The Families as Allies quarterly board meeting will be held in ZOOM and is open to anyone who wants to attend.

RESOURCES
 
Lynda Gargan, executive director of the National Federation of Families, testifies about out-of-home care at May 2026 Congressional Hearings.
 
This brief distills two decades of learning from the Regional Partnership Grants (RPG) Program to identify the core collaborative strategies that help improve outcomes for families affected by parental substance use disorders. It highlights the essential elements of effective cross-system work,...