Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University

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Agency Information

Name: Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University

Category: Veterans

Purpose: The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University conducts research on issues that affect military and veteran families and works to shape policies, programs, and practices that improve their well-being. Founded in 2000, MFRI envisions a diverse support community that understands the most pressing needs of military and veteran families. This internationally-recognized organization is located at Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences, in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.


MFRI supports service members, veterans, and their families through a variety of programs and research initiatives. Some of these programs include – Star Behavioral Health Providers, a program that trains civilian behavioral health professionals about military-specific issues; Measuring Communities is an online social indicator project designed to strengthen community efforts to support military and veteran families; and Focus Forward Fellowship is a program designed to help women student veterans build skills, leadership and a sense of community with their peers.

Additional Information

Address: Hanley Hall, Room 210 1202 W. State Street

City: West Lafayette

State: Indiana

ZIP: 47907-2055

Phone: 765-496-3403

Fax: 765-496-3362

Email: mfri@purdue.edu

Website: https://www.mfri.purdue.edu/

Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/MFRIPurdue/


Updated Mar 2021

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