Institute for Family Development

The Institute for Family Development (IFD) is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington State that has been a leader in children and family services for over 50 years. IFD focuses on advocating for cost-effective and equitable policies, offering a variety of home-based programs aimed at keeping families together and reducing the need for foster care and institutional placements.

Among its notable offerings is the evidence-based HOMEBUILDERS model of intensive family preservation services, which has been widely replicated both nationally and internationally. Each year, IFD serves over 1,000 families through its high-quality parent education and family counseling programs, all while maintaining a commitment to accountability, equity, and inclusion.

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