Institute for Family Development

The Institute for Family Development, located in Seattle, Washington, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving child welfare. Founded in 1982, IFD employs 78 individuals and generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue. Through evidence-based programs, IFD aims to keep children safe, strengthen families, and minimize the necessity for placing children in state-funded care. Their programs focus on developing, delivering, and disseminating strategies to enhance family stability and well-being. IFD's commitment to impactful solutions is reflected in their widespread recognition. Their programs have been adopted in over 40 U.S. states and 8 other countries, earning accolades from esteemed organizations like the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, and the U.S. Surgeon General. For further information about the Institute for Family Development and its initiatives, visit their website at institutefamily.org.