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Centers, Institutes & Initiatives


Florida Center for Inclusive Communities/University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (FCIC/UCEDD)

FCIC/UCEDD provides both pre-service and in-service training programs for professionals and community members who provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

FCIC programs include:


Institute for Translational Research Education in Adolescent substance use (ITRE)

ITRE is a one-of-a-kind education and training program in translational research in adolescent substance use.


USF Rightpath Research and Innovation Center

The primary mission of the Center is to employ cutting edge research methods to develop, evaluate, and disseminate tools, strategies, and programs that elevate achievement of vulnerable children.


CFS 2023 Impact

The CFS Impact document provides readers with a snapshot of the current or recently completed activities within each academic program, as well as research, evaluation,technical assistance, and consultation that is conducted across each division within the Department of Child and Family Studies. 

CFS 2023 Impact