The Jordan Institute for Families is the research, training and technical assistance arm of the School of Social Work. Addressing family issues across the lifespan, the Jordan Institute brings together experts—including families themselves—to develop and test policies and practices that strengthen families and engage communities. What do we really know about families?  What do they need to be healthy and loving—better able to overcome life’s challenges? How are families changing? And are the professionals and policy makers of today taking the right actions to support the families of tomorrow?

From community projects in rural North Carolina to federally funded projects of national scope, the Jordan Institute is in pursuit of answers. Founded in 1996 and named in recognition of a gift from Michael Jordan, the Jordan Institute has a clear vision: to strengthen families and engage communities.

• SSW/AHEC Training Partnership
• Assessing Performance in Work First
• Assistance in Assessing Child Welfare Outcomes
• Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program (BHRP)
• CARES: Center for Aging Research and Educational Services
• Child Welfare Education Collaborative
• Child Welfare Staff Recruitment and Retention
• Develop Innovative Methods in Secondary Analyses of Child Welfare Databases
• Developmental Disabilities Training Institute (DDTI)
• Family and Children's Resource Program (FCRP)
• Management Assistance for NC Food and Nutrition Services
• Making Choices: Social Problem-Solving Skills for Children
• MCH Public Health - Maternal and Child Health Leadership Training Program
• National Child Welfare Workforce Institute
• North Carolina Clearinghouse on Family and Child Well-being
• School Success Profile
• Strong Couples - Strong Children
  
• Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Services