Combining forces

Excellent research and powerful storytelling are cornerstones of affecting cultural, policy, and infrastructure change. We draw on our work as social scientists, community organizers, clinical experts, and artists to work across spaces that are often siloed.


Building on these foundations, the Modern Family Institute advances our mission through four strategic pillars, described below. By uniting research, storytelling, policy, and clinical practice, we strive to foster a society that appreciates and nurtures an evolving ecosystem of families and relationships.


Research

Understand and Measure

Collect and analyze demographic and qualitative data on evolving family and relationship structures, pinpoint unique needs of modern families, and research how diverse family and relationship structures impact economic, psychological, and health outcomes.


Storytelling

Inform & Normalize

Collaborate with cultural influencers to drive awareness, enact meaningful change, and craft compelling narratives that reshape societal perceptions of modern families and relationships.


Policy

Design & Implement

Lead as experts driving impactful, data-backed policy reforms for a more inclusive and supportive environment for contemporary families and relationships.



Clinical Practice

Educate & Heal

Revolutionize healthcare standards and policies, empower professionals through training, and offer resources to those seeking to cultivate robust communities of care.