Center for Families at Purdue University

The Center for Families brings people, research, and ideas together to strengthen all families and help them thrive.

Our Approach…

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Discover

Ask. Explore. Understand.
We pursue research and ideas that deepen our understanding of families and what helps them thrive.

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Connect

Bring people and ideas together.
We connect research, disciplines, people, and communities to spark collaboration and new possibilities.

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Empower

  Turn discovery into possibility.
We create opportunities and connections that help empower all families to thrive.


LATEST RESEARCH AND NEWS

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CURRENT INITIATIVES

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2026 Center for Families Funding Recipients
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Families, in all their diverse forms, are the foundation of society. No culture has been able to provide anything better than the family for producing strong individuals for the journey of life.

—Dr. Donald Felker, Dean of School of Consumer and Family Science, 1987-1992

150+ Faculty Members

have engaged in projects that have added to the creation & dissemination of new knowledge

Who are our Faculty Partners?

$750 Thousand+

of funding provided directly to support over 175 students, faculty, & educators & their research & programs

Read about funded research & programs

30 Years

of harnessing the power of faculty, staff, students, alumni, & friends to improve our quality of life

Learn about Center milestones

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES AN IMPACT

Every gift, no matter how large or small, makes it possible for the center to be involved in innovative initiatives that impact individuals and families.

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