From conversations with professionals across the state, we know there is a strong desire and need to bring the various disciplines together as we strive to provide solutions to common challenges. The North Carolina Chapter of the Association of Families and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) is an inclusive interdisciplinary organization in which judges, attorneys, mental health professionals, mediators, evaluators, educators, parent coordinators, court administrators, financial specialists, and other professionals are dedicated to providing a collaborative forum for the exchange of ideas and the development of procedures to assist families in significant life transitions. Together, we work to develop and improve the delivery of services and strategies to aid in the resolution of family disputes and to improve the court and ancillary systems for the benefit of families in conflict. We are dedicated to protecting the interests of children in relation to all aspects of family law, including, but not limited to, child protection proceedings, child custody matters, guardianships and other legal proceedings affecting children. We are committed to conducting cutting edge educational programs so that the skill set of all participating individuals continue to develop in a way to better serve these families.