Mission
The mission of the Center for Children and Families (CCF) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is to advance the healthy development of children in our community and nation. We accomplish our mission through (1) research in human development with real-world impact, (2) educating future professionals, (3) science-driven direct service to children and their families.
Our vision is to be a nationally recognized research center where leading scholars and students generate new knowledge applied to service for children, families, and professionals to advance children’s optimal development.
We believe in the power and worth of developmental science and relationship-centered practices to advance children’s development and mitigate the challenges families face.