The Institute for Families in Society works in collaboration with partner organizations to conduct meaningful, applied policy and program research to support the health and well-being of children, youth and families.
Learn how our work influences policy and advances practice to improve the lives of children and families in South Carolina.
The Institute for Families in Society's Director Dr. Cheri Shapiro gave a presentation on two ongoing research studies examining the implementation of brief Triple P interventions primary and secondary school settings in one South Carolina school district.
The winning video, titled "I've Got You - Maternal Mortality," is part of the larger project focused on elevating the voices and experiences of South Carolina Black and Latinx women, recent immigrant women facing low-income challenges and women relying on Medicaid for pregnancy, birthing and postpartum-related costs.
SC HealthViz is a website dedicated to providing geospatial analysis, health statistics, and innovative policy research. By providing geospatial analysis of health data and social determinants of health, or GeoHealth, this site explores the geographic context that shapes outcomes and policies at local and regional levels.
The mission of the Institute is to use university-community interdisciplinary research and practice as a platform to advance the science of helping families and vulnerable populations.
Concentrates on policy analysis and health and family issues that affect South Carolina and the nation, particularly Medicaid policy. The team uses geographic data to explore the links between health, health service delivery systems and well-being.
Advances evidence-based practices and policies to enhance the lives of children, youth and families, particularly among underserved populations. Strong relationships with child and family serving agencies and organizations support the division’s efforts to educate, understand and improve behavioral health outcomes.