Igniting a movement to elevate family well-being
At the Institute for Family, we believe family is the foundation for healthy children and strong communities. So, when families are at their strongest, everyone benefits. Therefore, we are part of a growing movement to promote family well-being, ensuring all families have the opportunities they need to thrive. Our approach →
Join us in our mission as we listen to families, hear their authentic stories, and learn from their expertise. Help us create a future that strengthens and celebrates family.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL STORIES.
Social Capital
Through the experiences of Colby and Dory, we see the role that supportive relationships, or social capital, can play in a family’s path to well-being. Both mothers witness self-transformation when they join a community-based program that offers young people networks of social support.
3 Reasons Listening is Essential in the Work of Supporting Families
Lessons learned from the Seen Out Loud podcast on what it takes to be a good listener and how listening with intent can be the first step towards change. Listening with open minds, acknowledgment of one’s humanity, and the desire to learn can serve as a building block for developing lasting solutions for families.
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The Future of Funding: Cultivating Community Partnerships Webinar
June 23, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Immerse yourself in real conversations between grantmakers, community organizers, and other nonprofit leaders with a shared vision of bringing trust, equity, and creativity into their practices.
Learn more
Check out our new podcast with Institute for Family director Matt Anderson. Listen to stories and conversations that recognize transformation of the child welfare system starts with seeing families for who they truly are.
Streaming everywhere, including your favorite podcast platform
FROM PLACE TO PLACE
This award-winning film follows Mandy and Raif as they age out of America’s foster care system and impact the system that raised them. For access to this inspiring film, subscribe to our mailing list and watch the full documentary on our website.
