UNL-CCFL

Our Mission
Helping the Helpers: We provide an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to improve systems and outcomes for children and families.                                                                                                                                                                                    

UNL’s Center on Children, Families, and the Law (CCFL) was established in 1987 to serve as a home for research and public service on child and family policy issues. The knowledge of child and family issues we gain is used to educate policymakers, scholars, service providers, and the public. Our work serves as the primary basis for new local, state, and national legislation and has been cited in court rulings, including the U.S. Supreme Court. We help the helpers by providing training, resources, and expertise to professionals working with vulnerable populations.