News & Announcements

NAFI | NFI 2025 ANNUAL REPORT: OUR AGENCY MADE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN OVER 10,000 LIVES THIS YEAR

Our NAFI | NFI 2025 Annual Report is out now!  See how our agency made a positive impact on over 10,000 lives this year.  From promoting new leadership to launching new programs, receiving distinguished workplace awards, building strategic plans, and investing in our facilities, we are proud to continually grow as an agency and deliver excellent community-based services that empower individuals with diverse needs.

NAFI/NFI IS INSPIRED BY HOPE, DRIVEN BY DETERMINATION, AND ROOTED IN VALUES

See what this year’s NAFI | NFI 2025 Bi-Annual Conference theme, Inspired by Hope, Driven by Determination, and Rooted in Values, means to our employees and how we incorporate these facets into the meaningful work we do every day.  Click here to watch now.

BEST PLACE TO WORK 2025: NFI NORTH & NAFI CT|NY|RI

At NAFI/NFI we prioritize our dedicated and passionate staff, our amazing outcomes wouldn’t be possible without them. Congratulations to NFI North & NAFI CT|NY|RI as our excellent staff have once again elevated them to the Best Companies to Work For. Follow these links to learn more: NFI North,  NAFI CT|NY|RI.

NAFI/NFI HAS A NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, LONG TIME NFI MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIRES

From left to right Lynn Bishop, new NAFI/NFI COO, Hildy Paris, Director of Program Services & Development, Lydia Todd, Retiring NFI MA Executive Director, Dr. Paul Dann, NAFI/NFI President & CEO. Lynn Bishop steps into the Chief Operating Officer role after being the NAFI CT|NY|RI Executive Director for 13 years while Lydia Todd steps off to retirement after nearly 25 years with the agency and 7 years as NFI MA executive director. Eric Klingaman, a nearly 30-year employee who was Lydia’s Chief Operating Officer will step into the Executive Director role at NFI MA. Being able to tap into our strong team and leverage our institutional knowledge with long-term staff is one of NAFI/NFI’s proud strengths, we continually work to train new leadership from within.

NAFI/NFI IS TAPPING INTO ITS FUTURE LEADERS WITH BI-ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The three-day event "Inspired by Hope, Driven by Determination, Rooted in Values," is run by and for NAFI/NFI employees and will feature trainings, workshops, and keynotes from changemakers across our eight states. 

To find out more about opportunities to join our team, click here. 

PODCAST WITH OUR PRESIDENT & CEO, DR. PAUL DANN

Listen to Dr. Paul Dann, NAFI/NFI President & CEO discuss our agency and the important work we do. 

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NORTH AMERICAN FAMILY INSTITUTE'S FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT RETIRES AFTER 50 YEARS AS BOARD APPOINTS NEW LEADER

The board of directors of the North American Family Institute (NAFI), a nationally renowned human services organization, is pleased to share exciting news about the organization's senior leadership. Dr. Paul L. Dann, NFI North's Executive Director, has stepped into the role of President and CEO, effective January 1st, 2024. NFI North is one of NAFI's four subsidiary agencies, serving youth, families and adults in New Hampshire and Maine. He has the honor of succeeding Dr. Yitzhak Bakal, NAFI's founder and president, following his 50-year tenure. NFI North's Board and Administrative Team has appointed Luke Reynard, the agency's chief operating officer, to become NFI North's new Executive Director. 

Dr. Paul Dann has worked closely with Dr. Bakal for the past 44 years in many roles. Dr. Dann and his team have grown NFI North's service array over the last three decades from a small agency with one program and four employees into the multi-service and multi-state organization that it is today. Dr. Dann's efforts have allowed the agency to broaden its reach and to help thousands of people to live successfully in their own home and community. He has excelled as an Executive Team member, administrator, and innovator in organizational leadership. Dr. Dann's talent and knowledge will be instrumental in helping the agency stay forward-looking, unique and a leader in the field of social services.