Improving the lives of children and families through the constructive resolution of family conflict.

The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts is a truly international organization, it began in California in 1963. Its original purpose was to provide continuing, specialized education for judicial officers, attorneys, and mental health professionals working with family court issues. There are now over 5,400 members of AFCC across the globe in approximately 24 countries, and its international headquarters is located in Madison, Wisconsin.

The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts’ Provisional British Columbia Chapter (AFCC-BC) is a diverse community of interdisciplinary professionals and allies dedicated to the constructive resolution of family conflict through education, innovation, and collaboration. AFCC-BC's membership includes leading practitioners, researchers, teachers, activists, allies, policymakers, and judges in the family dynamic and family law arena. We bring the strengths and values of our parent organization to our provincial chapter, focusing on providing our membership with jurisdiction-specific education, information, and training. Our events are offered online and in-person to allow for the inclusivity of practitioners throughout the province of BC. 

Join us at our BC chapter

When signing up for your AFCC international membership please make sure to register for the BC chapter of AFCC. If you are already an AFCC international member, you can easily register to be part of the BC chapter at www.afccnet.org

Membership benefits

An Investment in Professional Excellence

There is no better way to keep pace with the rapidly changing environment for those who work with families in conflict than being an AFCC member. Your membership will provide you with the latest information, most knowledgeable resources, and access to supportive colleagues, saving you valuable time and money.

Timely Access to New Information and Ideas

  • An international network of colleagues is available through the AFCC online searchable directory

  • AFCC Webinars provide continuing education from the comfort of your home or office

  • The monthly AFCC eNEWS provides practice tips, research updates, and relevant news and keeps members informed about AFCC events and initiatives

  • Subscription to Family Court Review, AFCC’s quarterly academic and research journal in electronic formats

  • Online access to Family Court Review archives beginning with the first issue in 1963

  • Online Resource Center for Professionals and Parents

  • The AFCC Parenting Coordination Network (Google Groups) offers the opportunity to share techniques and referrals and network with members who serve as parenting coordinators or are interested in this role

  • Reports, research, and practice guidelines and standards from The AFCC Center for Excellence in Family Court Practice inform the work of practitioners with the most up-to-date thinking in the field

  • Referrals and assistance from the AFCC staff to help you find the information you need

Discounts and More Member Benefits

  • Substantial discounts on conferences, trainings, and webinars

  • Member discounts on exhibiting and advertising

  • 20% discount on publications from Wiley Publishing, which includes Wiley-Blackwell and Jossey-Bass

  • Professional Liability Insurance through Complete Equity Markets, Inc

  • Save time and money by taking advantage of all these AFCC member benefits!

Top Ten Reasons
to Join AFCC: According to our Members

  • I belong to AFCC because I want cutting-edge learning opportunities. AFCC offers national, international and local programs that are extremely relevant to my daily work. Once you attend an AFCC conference you become hooked on the high-quality learning opportunities!

  • I appreciate getting to know and learning from the people who write the books and articles. I look forward to reading the Family Court Review. It’s a treasure trove of the latest, greatest, most relevant information! Belonging to AFCC enables me to be well informed about what is currently known, as well as what is not yet known.

  • From co-parent education, to parent coordination and elder coordination, to therapeutic programs and court based services, AFCC is on the leading edge of innovative services and programs. No need to reinvent the wheel if you are a member of AFCC! Resources and information about a wide range of interventions and best practices are readily accessible to members.

  • Bar none, AFCC is the best place to hear and engage in debate on the really difficult questions. You hear multiple perspectives and can make up your own mind. AFCC never shies away from addressing the most challenging issues in family law.

  • As a professional organization, AFCC has some of the friendliest people I have ever met! You experience true collegiality without egos. I have made lifelong, wonderful friendships within AFCC. This is what happens when you bring people who are committed to excellence.

  • Being a member of AFCC helps me understand the perspectives of professionals from various disciplines. I immensely value having access to international experts and being a part of international collaboration.

  • AFCC is a multidisciplinary home for those who work at the interface of psychology, family law, dispute resolution, and education. We are a diverse group, defined by our commitment to helping children and families in conflict. I find membership in AFCC to be more relevant and valuable than my membership in the association for my primary discipline!

  • No organization identifies and promotes best practices for working with families in conflict better than AFCC. I belong to AFCC because it truly makes the world a little better place.

  • Membership in AFCC is a bargain! The dues are extremely reasonable for what you get. Member discounts and scholarships are just a few of the perks that come with membership.

  • The AFCC website is the first place I go when I need information and resources. The monthly AFCC eNEWS quickly updates me on the latest news and events, and alerts me to emerging issues and innovations. Family Court Review articles back to 1963 can be accessed in a few clicks if you are a member. Belonging to AFCC keeps me at the top of my professional game!