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.

How we helped Alejandro and his family thrive

Half of all adult mental health disorders begin in childhood. Through early intervention and by teaching effective strategies to parents and educators, not only can we help with youth mental health, but we can also prevent most mental health issues in adulthood. See how we helped Alejandro and his family thrive and how we are making an impact in our community.

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Apr
10

FIU celebrates outstanding students at annual award ceremony

Published researchers, disability advocates and passionate leaders are all among FIU’s best and brightest. The Division of Academic & Student […]

Apr
05

Raising a child with ADHD costs five times more than raising a child without ADHD, study finds

Raising a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) costs American families an estimated $5.8 billion every year—five times more […]

Mar
28

New program helps caregivers manage children’s challenging behaviors

The Center for Children and Families (CCF) is recruiting families for The Incredible Years® – a 12-week evidence-based program providing […]

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