COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR
CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES (CICFS)
is the research office located at the
Virginia Treatment Center for Children, and is part of VCU's Department of
Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. CICFS provides
state-of-the art research and program evaluation designed to improve
services to children with disabilities. The Institute also provides
training, offers technical assistance, and disseminates research findings.
The Institute is staffed by professionals from a variety of disciplines
including psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, education, social work,
nursing, and business. The staff works closely with clinicians,
researchers, parents, families, and advocacy groups to address treatment
needs.
To enhance the mental health of children and families through
scientific research and the dissemination of empirical evidence.
CICFS aims to:
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Serve as a resource to individuals and organizations by
providing training, technical assistance, and research services
- Utilize a multidisciplinary
approach to offer appropriate supports and services in response
to needs identified by the community
- Improve assessment,
prevention, and treatment of mental health problems in children
and adolescents
- Enhance understanding and
resolution of broader mental health issues that impact children
and families
- Recognize the uniqueness and
strengths of each child and family
- Consider the whole child
within the context of family, community, and culture
- Endorse and promote prevention
and early intervention approaches.
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- TELEPHONE:
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804-828-4393
- FAX:
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804-828-2645
- POSTAL ADDRESS:
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PO Box 980489, Richmond, VA 23298-0489
- ELECTRONIC MAIL:
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General Information:
cicfs@vcu.edu
Webmaster: cicfs@vcu.edu
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