The Institute for Family is a program of the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. Grounded in the Children’s Home Society’s mission and belief in family, the Institute is an effort that builds on the organization’s 120-year history of providing direct services for families associated with the child welfare system.
The Institute for Family advocates for family well-being in NC and across the nation. The Institute is grounded in listening to families, trusting their lived expertise, and working with them to inform and inspire policies and practices that value families. The Institute’s impact extends beyond the limits of traditional programs to address the broader conditions facing families that lead to child maltreatment.
By leveraging our existing relationships with families and national partners, we aim to promote family as the foundation for creating safe, happy, and healthy communities. Our goal is to promote equitable opportunities that support all families in thriving.