About Us
As we begin the 21st century, children and families are faced with complex sets of challenges and social problems. Practitioners, researchers and policy analysts must be trained to integrate a rapidly developing knowledge base to effectively address the needs of this population. The Center for Child and Family Well-Being has as its focus the advancement of knowledge and the application of theory and research to social work practice and policy related to children and families.
The Center is committed to interdisciplinary work in fields of study relevant to families and children and to the dissemination of this work to a wide range of audiences. The Center is focused not only on the education and ongoing training of students and professionals, but also on developing research regarding the emerging needs of today’s children and families. Through collaborative projects and partnerships, the Center has develop linkages with other organizations concerned with this area of study.
Building on the School’s history of excellence in clinical, policy, advocacy, and management training, its strong emphasis on social research in the doctoral program, and the perspective brought by the Law and Social Policy program, the Center is strategically positioned to forge a leadership role in innovative practice, policy, advocacy and research related to children and families.