FIU Center for Children & Families

For parents residing in Miami-Dade & Broward County, Florida.

Helping thousands of children and families every year.

We are an FIU Preeminent Program and world-class clinical research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and families struggling with mental health problems. 

With a team of more than 40 of the nation’s best researchers and clinical experts, we are transforming the way we treat child and adolescent mental health disorders. We deliver state-of-the-art clinical services to more than 3,000 families each year and provide training through academic programs and continuing education opportunities.

 

Our mission is to improve the lives of children and families struggling with mental health concerns by:

  • Advancing evidence-based knowledge of the causes, mechanisms, outcomes, and interventions for mental health and learning problems of youth

  • Promoting the development of effective treatments services to children and families in South Florida

  • Disseminating knowledge to students, consumers, and professionals in mental health, education and primary care

Families

We work closely with each child and their family to provide the highest quality care using treatments that are proven to be effective. Our center offers a wide range of individual and group services to support you. Our services are available both in-person and through telehealth.

We are currently providing clinical services for the following concerns:

ADHD • Anxiety & fears • Conduct & behavioral problems • Family stress & parenting support • Mood problems & depression • Problems with academic & social skills • Trauma

 

Summer Programs

We provide many comprehensive school readiness summer programs that help children improve their behavioral problems, social skills, reading difficulties, physical health and more.

Online Resources

We want to equip everyone with the knowledge and tools to support children and families everywhere through every life stage. Our resources are a starting point. Browse downloadable resources below, or browse video presentations and trainings created by FIU and the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, co-sponsored by The Children’s Trust.

The Children’s Trust Parent Club

The Center for Children and Families offers free, online workshops from The Children’s Trust Parent Club on raising children and teens (0-16 years old) to be successful, healthy and happy. Our goal is to share information and advice based on the latest research.

Online workshops are available in English, Spanish and Creole. We aim to offer morning, afternoon and evening hours to accommodate schedules. At each workshop, caregivers may receive an entry into a raffle drawing with the completion of a short post-workshop survey.

Participate in a Study

By participating in a research study, you can help us establish effective treatments and help us learn about the causes and nature of childhood mental health problems.

  • You may also, depending on the study, receive significant reduction in treatment costs or receive treatment free of charge.

  • All of our research studies are completely voluntary; you may opt out at any time without penalty.

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We are a world-class clinical research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and families struggling with mental health problems.

Get Help

We are here to support you and give you the tools you need to best respond to your child's and family's needs every step of the way.

Call us at 305-348-0477