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.

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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

Research and program evaluation rigorously assess strengths and needs of organizations, systems and interventions.
Training and professional development

Training and professional development

Development and facilitation of training enhances well-being by providing the community with evidence-based education.
Product development

Product development

Partnering with leading experts to develop important products to enhance family and community well-being.

CFCWB Project Highlights

  • Mind Matters

    With a grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund, the Center will bring Mind Matters to 500 youth by June 2027. This evidence-informed curriculum helps youth understand trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, build resilience and improve emotional well-being.

  • Family Recovery Court (FRC)

    FRC is a voluntary program that helps parents in the child welfare system overcome substance use challenges to promote stable, healthy families. Through a phased approach, the program improves recovery, parenting skills, family functioning and long-term outcomes for both parents and children. 

Center for Family and Community Well-Being (CFCWB)

Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work & Family Science

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