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Child & Family Studies: Research, Collaboration & Impact

At Child & Family Studies, we build partnerships, foster collaboration, and transform research into meaningful change for children, families, and communities.

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CBCS researchers advance hurricane preparedness for at-risk communities

09/22/26 — At every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness and support recovery.

First row: Amy Gallaher, Melanie Denham and Shambria Campbell; second row: Kailey Medlock, Estefania Simon, Larry Tartaglino, Kevin Vincent, Tammy Jorgensen Smith and Karoline Guerrero; third row: Christine Hugh, Joe Fratto, Nabile Amar, Michael Parker, Scott McCrimmon, Scott Fontechia and Jonathan Munroe.

DIVE-VRT advisory committee reviews first-year results, hears from former participant

09/15/26 — The meeting gave committee members an opportunity to review first-year project outcomes, key highlights, planned changes for the next cohort, and ask questions about the curriculum and technology.

Lillian Deaton, Danielle Cravero, Jordyn Lord, Anna Abella and Annette Christy

Faculty share behavioral health research and insights at statewide conference

09/04/26 — Faculty from both the department of Child and Families Studies and Behavioral Health Science and Practice presented at the Florida Behavioral Health Conference.