Children and Family Futures Mission

The mission of Children and Family Futures (CFF) is to improve the lives of children and families, particularly those affected by substance use disorders.


Consultation, Technical Assistance and Strategic Planning

CFF has over fifteen years experience delivering consultation, technical assistance and strategic planning to government agencies and service providers to ensure that effective services are provided to families. Our technical expertise includes:

  • Delivering information on promising interagency practices including creating protocols and strategic plans to improve communication and collaborative practice
  • Delivering assessments of current efforts through the use of collaborative policy tools
  • Developing strategic directions on setting priorities and implementing practice and policy improvements
  • Consulting with government agencies and providers to ensure that effective services are provided to children and families
  • Advising Federal, State, and local government and community based agencies
  • Conducting research on the best ways to prevent and address the effects of substance use disorders on the family
  • Providing comprehensive and innovative solutions to policy makers and practitioners

News & Announcements

Children and Family Futures awarded the Family Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance Program Grant from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

10/12/2009

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) awards CFF Project Director with an appreciation for outstanding tenure on the National Advisory

12/01/2008

Ken DeCerchio was recognized for his support, advice and insight during his tenure on the National Advisory Council.

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