What we do

The support of families and how we can improve it, is central to all our activities.

• We conduct practical research on the living situation and well-being of families, and how their support and care could be improved.
• We stimulate debate on family, relationships and parenting through publications and conferences.
• We organize events and courses on family, relationships and parenting.

Our main research subjects are:

• Family and Educational Support
• Diversity
• Family Policy in Flanders
• Vulnerable families
• Refugee Families
• Partnership relations and Divorce
• Ethical questions and spirituality
• Lifelong Learning

Each subject was given an individual color on this website.

Information and news about our centre of expertise were given a red frame.

The activities and projects of our Centre for Family Studies focus on several generations: from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. We also focus on intergenerational relationships.

When relevant, we categorize our articles and events according to their target group(s).