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

February 20-22, 2019

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Jan
29

Effectively treating childhood anxiety can be done for less, new study finds

Researchers at the FIU Center for Children and Families have found computer-based interventions can cut childhood anxiety treatment costs nearly […]

Jan
25

Childhood trauma affects brain and increases risk of substance use in adolescence, study finds

A new study led by FIU researchers at the Center for Children and Families found that traumatic childhood experiences like […]

Jan
16

End child abuse as a Project GOLD Youth Advocate

It’s a great time to become part of a dynamic, caring agency that addresses one of our community’s major public […]

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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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Calendar

Feb 21, 2019: Miami International Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference at KCC - Kovens Conference Center

Feb 22, 2019: Miami International Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference at KCC - Kovens Conference Center

Mar 8, 2019: Speaker Series— A Rational Mental Health System for Youth at AHC1 - Academic Health Center 1

Apr 5, 2019: Speaker Series— Irritability in Youth at AHC1 - Academic Health Center 1

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