Butler Institute for Families
The Butler Institute for Families at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work collaboratively partners with organizations that serve children, youth, families, individuals and communities. Through research, evaluation, organizational improvement efforts, trainings, coaching and dissemination of information, we work to improve systems and programs in:
We help organizations build sustainable programs that center justice, equity, diversity and inclusion to support families and develop thriving communities.
Organizations across the country look to us to help them achieve their organizational goals, train their workforce and evaluate their programs.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen child-, youth-, family- and community-serving systems with evaluation, capacity-building, and applied research.
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Our Vision
Our vision is to create equitable, effective and innovative systems in which children, youth, families and communities thrive.
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Our Values
We embed our values in all our work:
- Collaboration—Engage and partner to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Excellence—Deliver service and products of the highest quality
- Integrity—Meet the highest standard of honesty and accountability
- Innovation—Lead and initiate new ideas, thinking and action by continually asking what’s possible and how we can best achieve it
- Equity—Expect and embrace diversity and inclusion, and do everything with an equity lens in mind to improve outcomes for all
How Can We Partner With You?
Organizational Supports
- Comprehensive Organizational Assessments
- Strategic Plans
- Change Management
- Research and Evaluation
- Customized Training Pathways
- Coaching Services
Training and Professional Development
- Developmental Coaching
- Leadership Training
- 360 Assessment
- Intercultural Development Inventory
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DU Announces Designation of Butler Institute for Families as Official Research Institute
The University of Denver has announced the inaugural designation of six existing DU research entities as official DU Research Institutes, including Butler Institutes for Families! This designation provides us with enhanced access to resources and financial incentives. -
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Meet Sarah Roman
Sarah Roman, Senior Creative Production Specialist, brings her innovative eye and creative expertise to Butler's in-house Creative Team. Roman shares about exciting current projects and the creative powerhouse that she helped expand here at Butler Institute for Families. -
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Colorado Child Welfare Attorney Academy Course Now Available
Interested in deepening your understanding about the roles and responsibilities of those involved in Colorado's child welfare judicial system and how to meaningfully engage families and work together with all partners? Explore these ideas and more in this comprehensive virtual learning experience!
