Family Development and Children's Research Centre

The UWI Family Development Centre (UWI-FDC)

The University of the West Indies-Family Development Centre (UWI-FDC) was established in September 2009 as a research site to conduct investigations into how teacher training can be enhanced, and family and child development on a national, regional and international level, using innovative and creative approaches.

Our Vision

To be a leading research and training resource facility focusing on the growth and development, early education, health, and the general well-being of children and their families in Trinidad and Tobago and across Caribbean communities through the work of scholars, practitioners, and students affiliated with the Centre.

Our Mission

To promote through research, training, and practice, a greater understanding of the contexts, processes, and diverse factors within families, communities and institutions that influence the growth and development, early education, health, and general well-being of children and families in Trinidad and Tobago and in other regional and international communities.

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The UWI-FDC continues to be a major contributor to the social and cultural development of West Indian society through research and innovation. The UWI-FDC is a catalyst for positive change by promoting family life, providing information and opportunities for family support, and new holistic approaches to family development.