Inter-University Center for Child, Family, and Community Studies
The Florida Inter-University Center for Child, Family and Community Studies brings together faculty from public and private universities across Florida to provide cutting edge research in service of children and families.
Mission
The Mission of the IUC is to develop and support family and community effectiveness in meeting the needs of children and families at all stages of development. through research, education, policy and service activities
The principal objectives of the Center are:
- To conduct research designed to advance scientific knowledge of forces influencing the capacity of families to create healthy environments for child and family development;
- To use research-based information to guide and inform state and national policy designed to impact child and family well-being, and to critically evaluate the outcomes of current and proposed policies on children and families;
- To design and deliver educational programs that empower families and communities to foster the optimal development of children and families.
Major Areas of Focus:
- Family Program Evaluation
- Policies Impacting Children, Families and Communities
- Family Security
- Child Care Quality
- School-to-Work Transitions
- Relationship Enhancement
- School Preparedness and Family/Community Investments in Schools
- Adolescence & The Transition to Adulthood
Universities Partner Websites
State Universities
Florida State University
Primary Contacts:
University of South Florida
Primary Contact: Dr. Mary Armstrong
Florida A&M University
Primary Contact: Dr. Robert Lemons
University of Florida
Primary Contact: Dr. Rosemary Barnett
University of North Florida
Primary Contact: Dr. Cheryl Fountain
University of Central Florida
Primary Contact: Dr. John Manning (not a link)
Private Universities
University of Miami
Primary Contact: Dr. José Szapocznik
Florida Memorial University
Primary Contact: Dr. Adele Beckerman
Presentations
Research Areas:
Young Children
- NCFR Presentation about Parents’ and Teachers’ Perspectives about Early Literacy
- Presentation to Child Care Resource and Referral Center Staff about Engaging Families (NACCRRA) 2005
- HUBS Study Final Report
- Childcare Workforce Study
- Florida Born To Read Program Study 2000
- Florida Born To Read Program Study 1999
Youth And Families At Risk
