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Minnesota Student Council on Family Relations

 

 
Our organization is a student affilate of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) that focuses on the issues that are relevant to families. MSCFR provides a forum for research, education, and theory to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships. MSCFR establishes professional standards, and works to promote family well-being. MSCFR is dedicated to improving the quality of family life while embracing the cultural diversity in Minnesota. MSCFR is committed to outreach and increase awareness of family issues within the academic community and throughout the state of Minnesota. 

Come be a part of MSCFR and ...

Connect with other students and professionals in the family field
Provide service to the family field
Link research and application
Gain leadership skills

a photo of MSCFR members
Our Mission
  • To focus on the issues that are relevant to families
  • To provide a forum for research, education, and theory to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships
  • To establish professional standards, and work to promote family well-being
  • To improve the quality of family life while embracing the cultural diversity in Minnesota
  • To engage in outreach and increase awareness of family issues within the academic community and throughout the state of Minnesota
Our Goals
  • To provide a forum for students to exchange, discuss, and present research data and information
  • To raise awareness among students and public policy makers about family issues
  • To create a dialogue about the ethical issues that family researchers, educators, and professionals face
  • To promote collaboration in research and project endeavors in the community
  • To provide educational opportunities for professional growth
  • To provide outreach and awareness to the Minnesota community on family issues
  • To provide mentoring between graduate students and undergraduate students in the family field


 

 
links

Leadership Team MSCFR Blog

External Links

Minnesota Council on Family Relations NCFR 2006 Annual Conference


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