Family Study Center | USF St. Petersburg

Family Study Center

The Family Study Center on the USF St. Petersburg campus is the home of both basic and applied research studies concerned with understanding, supporting, and advocating for families with young children. Since its inception, the Family Study Center has been a base for innovative new projects and initiatives to support co-parenting and young children’s development. Learn More.

Advanced PC Training

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Mental health and family law professionals: Register now for "Through the Eyes of the Child", an Advanced Parenting Coordination training offered virtually by Drs. Debra Carter and James McHale on November 7-8, 2024.

Helpful Family Resources

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Parents of infants and toddlers in Pinellas County and elsewhere who are on the lookout for disaster recovery resources to help them in recovering from the recent hurricanes or to find resources to enrich their child's experiences, are invited to visit our Resources for Parents, Providers and Families listings!

Join the FSC Team!

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An exciting leadership position is currently available for a seasoned Project Manager to assist the FSC’s family-centered community-serving clinic, the Infant-Family Center (IFC), led by our Clinical and Training Director, in managing and coordinating the IFC's clinical practice and research missions.