The Northwest Institute for Children and Families, located at the University of Washington School of Social Work, is dedicated to the promotion of excellence and leadership in services to children and families. In continuous operation since 1979, the Institute offers the following services across the Pacific Northwest and nationally:

Education for social workers committed to careers in public child welfare
Child welfare Training for child welfare agencies and their partners
Program Evaluation for public and private agencies
Education and support for Policy Makers and Grantmakers interested in child welfare