Child and Family Research Unit at Washington State University

As a part of WSU Extension, the Child and Family Research Unit (CAFRU) works with community allies to promote health and wellness for underserved and at-risk populations through research, community development, and education. While we work with a range of challenges facing families and communities, our principal focus is on working with community systems to address the public health challenge of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and resulting trauma. Specifically, we focus on how systems help individuals of all ages build resilience and recover from adversity.