Florida Family Network

Partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 1890 Land Grant Institutions has been an effective, pro-active match that promotes participation within the communities they are located and provides access to the most up to date scientifically based data and educational information available that can readily impact local families and surrounding communities. While these institutions have a historical context and an understanding of their critical function in the broader education landscape, they have centered their efforts in uplifting the conditions of the Black and other minority communities. Collaborations between universities and local community partnerships have commonalities that lead it to building capacity for more effective responses to the needs and problems of the communities.

The universities and community engagement has been integral in identifying local communities and sustaining their involvement with FFN.