Special Announcement

  • Office Closure for the Holiday Season - The WBFN physical office will be closed for the Holidays starting from Monday, December 22, 2025. We will work  remotely December 22-24. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. 
    We wish you all the joys of the season and happiness throughout the coming year.

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Articles

Mosaic was the printed version of WBFN monthly pubication sent to all members; it was discontinued in 2014. Should you be interested pdf versions are made available to our members in our Mosaic Archives.

The Effect of Domestic Abuse on Children

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Children who are exposed to domestic abuse experience a range of adverse emotional, psychological, neurobiological and behavioral consequences that could affect their development and longer-term wellbeing 

Mimi Relocates to Washington

Author : Alex Alba
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We have created Mimi, a fictional spouse from a French-speaking country in Africa, whose relocation story we will follow online as she negotiates the many challenges of real spouse/partners like you

An Interview with Marie-Noëlle Taillandier…

Author : Alex Alba
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An Interview with Marie-Noëlle Taillandier Incoming President of WBFN for FY19

Being President Operations While Working Full-Time

Author : Alex Alba
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Lorenzo Alia has just completed one year as president operations for WBFN, while at the same time holding down a full-time job

Alternative Careers for Medical Professionals

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If you are a medical doctor or healthcare professional with strong clinical experience and have just relocated to the U.S.

Surprise Book Shipment to Haiti

Author : Alex Alba
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The WBFN’s Book Project collects and ships books in English to school regions in need...

What You Need to Know About Ticks This Summer

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Spring and summer are amazing times for outside activities--it is the most likely time to be bitten by ticks.

Information on Addiction for WBG Families

Author : Alex Alba
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Addiction does not discriminate between age, gender or educational background. 

A Meeting and a Dinner For Our Members

Author : Alex Alba
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Two of WBFN's annual events are a must for any member to attend- a meeting and a dinner