Centers and Institutes
Florida Institute for Child Welfare
The institute was established in 2014 by the Florida Legislature at the FSU College of Social Work under legislative mandate Section 1004.615 Florida Statutes. Through collaborative partnerships, research and evaluation, technical assistance and training, and policy analysis, the institute seeks to improve the safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes for the children and families involved with Florida’s child welfare system, as well as to enhance the sustainability of the child welfare workforce. To address current legislative priorities, the Institute’s GROW (Greater Resilience of the Workforce) Center houses workforce and professional development-related programs that create a supportive community for child welfare professionals to enhance their skills, plan for their careers, and receive ongoing well-being support.
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Institute for Trauma & Resilience Studies
FAMILYVIO.CSW.FSU.EDU | ITRS@CSW.FSU.edu
The Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies (ITRS) within Florida State University’s College of Social Work is a national resource for trauma-informed services to improve safety and well-being for families and individuals across the lifespan. We conduct interdisciplinary research and create comprehensive professional development curricula through FSU Learn. We promote the strength and resilience of every human.
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Institute for Quality Children's Services
QUALITYCHILDRENSSERVICES.FSU.EDU | sboelstudt@fsu.edu
The IQCS promotes the well-being of children in out-of-home care and their families by making scientifically supported quality practices accessible and actionable to child-serving organizations. Our team works across child service systems to conduct cutting-edge research and applies an empirically based quality framework to offer consultation, evaluation, training, and technical assistance to elevate service quality and outcomes.
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Justice and Health Innovation Research Institute
JHI addresses disparities between the justice system and the fields of behavioral health and substance use. The institute's mission is to address these areas in a way that advances creating pathways of recovery, resilience and dignity to disrupt cycles of justice involvement and help individuals and communities thrive. JHI's integrated approach and holistic vision advances health and justice in tandem, utilizing science and evidence-based translational research and interventions in underserved settings and populations to improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
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Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center
MDC.FSU.EDU | mdcinfo@csw.fsu.edu
The MDC was established in 1983 through a Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services grant. The center provides services, including diagnostic evaluation and consultation services for children and youth with complex medical, educational, emotional, and/or behavioral problems. MDC also provides consultation, pre-service and in-service training for parents, teachers, school and district personnel along with related providers and professionals.
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Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children
The CFC Center was created by the Stoops Family Foundation, Inc. to generate and sustain translational knowledge development for effective policies, services, and usable research for the promotion of communities, families, and the children of Florida, the nation, and across the globe.
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