Center for Children and Families

The Center for Children and Families (CCF) is an FIU Preeminent Program and a world-class clinical research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and families struggling with mental health problems.

Miami International Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference

Save the date for our upcoming MICAMH Conference! Click to learn more about MICAMH 2019 and check out highlights from last year.

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The CCF has a team of some of the nation’s best researchers and clinical experts in child and adolescent mental health

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News

Aug
30

Do fidget spinners help children with ADHD focus?

The small, spinning toys known as fidget spinners are popping up in playgrounds and classrooms everywhere. Not only are they […]

Aug
17

5 tips to curb challenging classroom behavior

Miami-Dade County Public Schools students head back to the classroom Monday, Aug. 20. As teachers put the finishing touches in […]

Aug
13

Can you remember being a baby?

Every life-stage has its share of novelty—first kiss, first tax return, first job—but when it comes to new experiences most […]

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Calendar

Sep 27, 2018: Parenting Workshop— The Terrible Twos & Threenage Years at AHC1 - Academic Health Center 1

Oct 3, 2018: Parenting Workshop— Handling Anxiety in School at AHC1 - Academic Health Center 1

Nov 8, 2018: Parenting Workshop— Your Child's Developmental Milestones at AHC1 - Academic Health Center 1

Nov 14, 2018: Parenting Workshop— Survival Guide for the Holidays at AHC1 - Academic Health Center 1

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