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'''Name:''' Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University | '''Name:''' Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University | ||
'''Category:''' Veterans | '''Category:''' Military, 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. | '''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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 12:52, 31 March 2021
Agency Information
Name: Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University
Category: Military, 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