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The Institute for
Families in Society seeks to enhance the well-being of families in
society through research, education, technical assistance and
consultation at community, state, national, and international levels. The Institute’s interdisciplinary group of scholars,
researchers, and learners believes that this mission can be
accomplished best through collaboration with community groups, social
institutions, and government.
The Institute
advances the mission of the University by integrating the talents of
various academic units concerned with family issues while creating
bridges among public- and private-sector groups concerned with
strengthening families. Working with partners outside the university,
the Institute
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studies the strengths,
needs, and functions of families in a changing society;
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focuses on families who
face special risks or challenges (e.g. poverty, disparities,
disabilities, violence, or chronic mental or physical illness);
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evaluates how
interventions affect families and their members throughout the
life span; and
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informs
policy makers and communities about culturally competent effective
practices, programs, and policies.
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