The National Federation of Families – The National Federation of Families, a national family-run organization, serves as the national voice for families of children who experience emotional, behavioral, and mental health and/or substance use challenges – across the lifespan. They advocate at the national level for the inclusion of family voice in all aspects of services and supports across clinical, educational and community settings and promote effective partnerships among families, professionals, and policymakers at the local, state, and national level.