Human Development and Family Sciences

More than a career … a calling

Corvallis Ecampus Bend

Change the world for the better—one person, family and community at a time. Discover how lives and relationships develop within the context of family, school, work and society. Use and create scientific knowledge to build more compassionate and effective solutions for 21st century social problems.

May 15, 2023

Public funding helped increase available child care slots in Oregon since 2020

The long-term benefits of these investments are clear: stronger families, more equitable outcomes for Oregon children and a more robust economy.
January 24, 2023

ELSI: Oregon’s Higher Education Partner for Early Education

Oregon is aiming to improve child care across the state—expanding access, boosting quality and building more sustainability into the system. To achieve its goals, the state is enlisting the support of Oregon State University.
October 18, 2022

How HDFS PhD program helps student promote resilience among underserved communities

Alexis Merculief chose Oregon State’s HDFS PhD program for its supportive environment and focus on how context shapes children's development.
October 18, 2022

What to expect during your human services internship

Tasha Gilardi, Oregon State’s human services internship coordinator, walks through how to land a human services internship and what to expect.
October 12, 2022

The full picture of poverty in America

Op-Ed by Associate Professor David Rothwell. "It's time to expect our policymakers to do more for the most vulnerable by making permanent the expanded Child Tax Credit."
September 20, 2022

It takes a village to raise a child, but who supports the village?

Human development and family sciences researchers support children, families and educators across Oregon.