Created in July 2007, the Institute for Families (IFF) serves as an umbrella organization, providing oversight and support for all of Rutgers School of Social Work's externally funded activities. For more information, visit http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/iff/index.php.
Mission
The mission of the Institute for Families at Rutgers' School of Social Work is to provide support and to improve opportunities for individuals, families, and communities by building the capacity of human service professionals and organizations. Through professional development and training, applied research, and technical assistance, IFF disseminates knowledge that leads to greater understanding of social problems, enhanced service design and delivery, and ultimately improved service outcomes. IFF draws upon the multidisciplinary resources within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, to develop innovative and proactive strategies that address social issues in New Jersey and the global community.
Services
IFF offers a variety of services aimed at building the capacity of the people and organizations working to strengthen families.
- Continuing Education
- Custom Designed Trainings
- Geospatial Analysis Services
- Professional Development
- Research and Evaluation Services
- Technical Assistance Consultation
Centers
Our faculty-led centers focus on research, evaluation, policy development, and training around special topics of interest to the human services community. Additional information is available using the links below.
