NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Child and Family Network staff attended NSU’s Fall Faculty Institute.  CFN offers a variety of services to assist early learning programs and families in northwest and central Louisiana. Child and Family Network is a part of the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development. CFN assists owners and providers of early education programs as well as families who want information or resources. CFN’s major services are professional development, resources for providers and referrals for families. CFN staff are, front row from left, Early Childhood Coaches Marcella Hawk, Renee Normand, Melanie Albarado, Training Coordinator Kim Duncan and Early Childhood Coach Lien McGehee. On the back row are Dr. Neeru Deep, dean of the College of Education and Human Development; Josette Paysinger, grant coordinator; CFN Director Nancy Pennington Alexander, Jenny Cowan, Louisiana Pathways coordinator, and Early Childhood Coach Jordan Wilson. CFN has two locations, at NSU’s Shreveport campus, 1800 Warrington Place, and 1410 Neely Dr., Alexandria. For information on CFN, call (800) 796-9080.