Social Justice & Accountability Committee |
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Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy strives to represent the views of its individual members and also the profession as it exists in Minnesota. From this viewpoint, the MAMFT Board has deemed it necessary and useful to create a position statement that reflects the MAMFT’s stance on equity and social justice in our community. Please read more about this here!
Our panel goals for 2026 are focused primarily on internal board operations and supporting the development of an inclusive, socially just strategic plan while also maintaining the fundraising and awarding for the Liberation Scholarship. We are consistently focused on ensuring the MAMFT Board of Directors and staff are making decisions and moving in alignment with socially just and inclusive values. We embrace the discomfort and nuance of these conversations and move with humility as we are always evolving and responding to membership, community, and the context of the spaces around us.
The Social Justice and Accountability Panel is comprised of current Board Members and volunteers from our membership. We invite folks to attend a meeting or send an email and let us know what is important to you. The SJAP meets monthly on the third Monday from 9-10am via Google Meet (excluding February, June, and October). You can reach the Social Justice Committee Chair at socialjustice@mamft.net to learn more or receive a virtual meeting invite.
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January 19 at 9AM
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March 16 at 9AM
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April 20 at 9AM
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May 18 at 9AM
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July 20 at 9AM
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August 17 at 9AM
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September 21 at 9AM
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November 16 at 9AM
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December 21 at 9AM
Meeting Info:
MAMFT SJAP Monthly Meeting
Monthly, 3rd Monday · 9:00 – 10:00am
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/iro-nzin-qvt
Or dial: (US) +1 413-489-4025 PIN: 281 182 713#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/iro-nzin-qvt?pin=1691205839590
Apply for the Liberation Scholarship!
What is the Liberation Scholarship?
The purpose of the liberation scholarship is to facilitate the training and licensing process for MFTs who are historically minoritized and underrepresented in our field, such as Black, Brown, Indigenous, Trans, Queer, and Disabled MFTs. The scholarship will enable MFTs, including students in MFT programs, to access educational and supervisory opportunities, as well as to pursue the path to licensure. This scholarship will help us expand the representation of relational therapists in our state and better serve our communities.
How Do I Apply for a Scholarship?
MAMFT members will be able to apply for this scholarship to cover expenses such as books, tuition, study courses, supervision costs, training fees, exam costs, licensing fees, or other expenses that are directly related to the process of becoming an MFT or of maintaining licensure. To be eligible, you must live and work in Minnesota and be an active member of MAMFT. There are 3 months each year during which applications are accepted any time: January, May, and September. Scholarship are disbursed 6-8 weeks after the close of the application period.
How Can I Support the Scholarship?
We welcome contributions to the scholarship fund anytime! We can accept tax deductible donations from any business as a 501c6 and welcome individual donations as well. The silent auction at our annual conference is another way to support the scholarship fund - all proceeds directly fund the next year's scholarship. Your donations make it possible for us to continue supporting MFTs right here in our community - THANK YOU!
Donate directly via PayPal @mamftMN or reach out to our treasurer for more details anytime: treasurer@mamft.net
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