The Center for Family and Community Well-being

The center offers a unique hub for the translation of research into practice and partnership into synergy.

Who are we?

The Center for Family and Community Well-Being (CFCWB) advances the well-being of vulnerable populations through the development and dissemination of evidence based practices, technology driven innovations, and research to address complex social problems such as violence and adversity, poverty, unfairness and disparities in health and mental health.

Explore CFCWB

The center has three primary divisions, including research and program evaluation, training and education and product development.
Research and program evaluation
Research and program evaluation rigorously assess strengths and needs of organizations, systems and interventions.
Training and professional development
Development and facilitation of training enhances well-being by providing the community with evidence-based education.
Product development
Partnering with leading experts to develop important products to enhance family and community well-being.

CFCWB Project Highlights

  • Thrive by Five Louisville

    Valor Insights and CFCWB evaluate the Thrive by Five initiative’s impact on children, families, educators and child care centers to strengthen Louisville’s early childhood system for the future.

     

  • Family Recovery Court

    CFCWB evaluates Family Recovery Court (FRC), a voluntary program that supports parents in the child welfare system experiencing substance use challenges to encourage healthier and more stable families.

     

  • Mind Matters JHF Grant

    Jewish Heritage Fund (JHF) awards CFCWB a grant to provide Mind Matters to 500 youth, helping them understand trauma, develop healthy coping strategies and build resilience.

Center for Family and Community Well-Being (CFCWB)

Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work & Family Science

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