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Evolution of the model in a way that is responsive to the needs of families, communities and agencies

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Practice evidence-based programs in evidence-based ways to maintain model fidelity

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Improving the lives of families and communities through alliance-based partnerships

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Functional Family Therapy: Transforming Families with Evidence-Based Care

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a highly effective, research backed approach that strengthens families, reduces placement disruptions, and fosters long-term stability for youth in foster care, behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and adult services.

FFT Partners enhances clinical training, implementation, and real-world practice with advanced technology and a strong commitment to community collaboration.


Train with Us: Become a Certified FFT Therapist

As the leading training organization for Functional Family Therapy, we provide clinical therapist training in evidence-based practice approaches for family therapy. Our training programs focus on implementation science, equipping professional teams or agencies to deliver Functional Family Therapy with fidelity.

 

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A Family-Centered, Strengths-Based Approach


What is Functional Family Therapy?

Functional Family Therapy is an evidence-based practice approach that empowers families by addressing risk factors, improving communication, and fostering resilience. FFT is proven to reduce behavioral health crises, prevent placement disruptions, and support lasting change. (Sexton, 2010; Sexton, van Dam, Anderson, 2024)

Why Functional Family Therapy Works? 

FFT is unique because it recognizes that behavioral challenges do not exist in isolation. Rather than labeling a child as the "problem," FFT views the entire family as an interconnected system. By addressing relational patterns and strengthening family dynamics, FFT creates sustainable change and prevents future crises.

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Why Choose Functional Family Therapy?

Backed by 40 Years of Research 

Delivering lasting, evidence-based family outcomes.

Data-Driven Implementation 

Using proven methodologies for effective service delivery.

Aligned with FFPSA Standards 

Strengthening families and reducing out-of-home care.

✔ Tailored Clinical Therapist Training 

Equipping professionals with FFT certification and skills.

Proven Impact on Families 

Reducing disruptions while improving long-term stability.

Advanced Technology Support 

Integrated tools for fidelity, tracking, and efficiency.

 

 

FFT Partners: The Key to Scalable, Evidence-Based Family Therapy

Proven Outcomes That Make a Difference

High Success Rate: 90.2% of families who complete FFT achieve successful case closure, demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach.

Improved Family Relationships: Families experience significant improvements in communication, conflict resolution, and overall family functioning.

Youth Behavioral Transformation: FFT effectively reduces aggression, truancy, and mental health challenges while fostering positive peer relationships and emotional well-being.

Enhanced Caregiver Confidence: Caregivers report a 29% reduction in strain and greater confidence in maintaining long-term family stability.

Broad Impact Across Service Areas: FFT is successfully implemented in Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Foster Care, and Adult Therapy, making a meaningful difference across diverse settings.


How FFT Strengthens Clinical Practice Across Systems

Our comprehensive model integrates expert therapist training, evidence-based interventions, and community collaboration to create lasting, positive outcomes for families in diverse service settings addressing the root causes of family instability.

 

Foster Care: FFT enhances placement stability, strengthens caregiver-child relationships, and increases successful family reunifications.
Juvenile Justice: Our intervention model reduces recidivism by addressing underlying family dynamics, improving communication, and rebuilding trust.
Child Welfare: FFT supports family preservation by equipping caregivers with practical strategies to create safe, nurturing home environments.
Behavioral Health: We help individuals and families develop emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and coping skills for sustained mental well-being.
Adult Services: FFT fosters resilience in families navigating complex challenges, empowering adults to improve relationships and maintain long-term stability.

 

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See What Our Partners Are Saying About Us

Testimonials

We work with families in Brooklyn from a variety of different cultures. My caseload is pretty diverse, people born and raised in New York, people from the West Indies, Bangladesh, it’s a very eclectic mix.

The site visits are cool because we’re live in action with our real families for in-person support and feedback. I’ve really liked how everything is clear and detailed and it’s very concrete and easy to follow.

I think [the site visit] gave me that opportunity to anticipate a lot of different things and see a lot of different styles of therapy.

This work can be very solitary but having that opportunity to be around other clinicians [during supervision] and learn from them has been really helpful.

[Consultation] has definitely made me a stronger clinician because it’s easy for someone to go and tell you what to do but to see it in practice and get that one on one feedback is definitely beneficial and helpful.

Build a Stronger, More Effective Clinical Team with FFT Training

Why Choose FFT Partners?

Certified Training in Functional Family Therapy

Ongoing organizational consultation

Ongoing quality improvement

Ongoing evaluation of services, model adherence, and client outcomes

Consultation, design, and implementation of FFT based research and evaluation

Including modern training modalities meeting the needs of diverse adult learners

Systematic approach to contextualizing the model to diverse families and communities


How Did Our Trainees Evaluate FFT Trainings in 2023?

97% of trainees found the training to be very good or excellent

90% rated the classroom training as highly effective

83% found the supervision training to be beneficial in their job requirements

96% found site visits highly effective

Partner with FFT: Strengthen Your Community

Functional Family Therapy works with social service agencies, government programs, and community organizations to implement effective, research-backed strategies that transform lives.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

Contact us today to learn more about FFT training, implementation, and partnership opportunities.