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Modern Family Institute

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Empowering an evolving ecosystem of flourishing families

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At the Modern Family Institute, we believe family should be defined in terms of its purpose, not its structure. This purpose is to provide stability, love, meaning-making, and consistent care across a person’s lifetime. Our mission is to improve health and wellbeing for all by supporting a thriving ecosystem of families and relationships through research, public education, and clinical practice and training. Led by Dr. Heath Schechinger and Dr. Lily Lamboy, the institute conducts research on the diverse family and relationship structures of today's society in order to advocate for changes that strengthen care relationships in the future. With a focus on the evolving landscape of family and relationship dynamics, we address the challenges faced by non-nuclear families and partnerships and aim to reshape legal, financial, housing, and social systems to address them. Our work addresses critical contemporary issues like loneliness, mental health, the foster care-to-prison pipeline, and the rising costs of child and elder care. We are actively working to establish an institute at the University of California at Berkeley to further advance their research and advocacy efforts, seeking financial support and collaboration from individuals who share our vision. Our goal is to create a future where all flourishing families and relationships are acknowledged, respected, and empowered to fulfill their unique purpose.

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www.modernfamilyinstitute.org
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非盈利组织
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2-10 人
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非营利机构
创立
2023

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  • Proud to share this exciting update from GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality! The American Medical Association recently announced its new LGBTQ+ Section! ?? This initiative addresses critical issues facing LGBTQ+ medical students, residents, fellows, physicians, patients, and allies. This section will serve as a vital platform for policy advocacy. At the Modern Family Institute (MoFI), we believe in the importance of inclusive and equitable healthcare for all families and relationships. This new LGBTQ+ Section aligns with our mission to promote diverse and supportive environments, and we are excited promote this effort in driving systemic change. Learn more about this significant step forward through GLMA's press release: https://loom.ly/naJnhFY #LGBTQ #Healthcare #Advocacy #AMA #GLMA #MoFI #InclusiveHealth #EquityInHealthcare #MedicalCommunity

    The American Medical Association recently announced its new LGBTQ+ Section! ?? This initiative addresses critical issues facing LGBTQ+ medical students, residents, fellows, physicians, patients, and allies. It's a pivotal step toward crafting health policies influenced by those directly impacted within the LGBTQ+ community. Open to all AMA members, this section will serve as a vital platform for policy advocacy. Learn more about this significant step forward: https://loom.ly/naJnhFY #LGBTQHealth #HealthEquity

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    ?? We are excited to announce the launch of a six-part miniseries, "The 82 Percent: Modern Stories of Love and Family," in collaboration with Whit Missildine and the podcast, This Is Actually Happening! This series features six stories of people who have challenged some of our deepest societal norms by reimagining what love and family can be, as well as insights from experts such as Alexander L. Chen, Jessica Fern, and MoFI Co-founders, Heath Schechinger and Lily Lamboy, PhD. The topics covered range from the historical roots of monogamy to legal advances in protecting diverse family and relationship structures. ?? Listen to the first episode, "What if you were Asexual?" featuring David Jay: https://lnkd.in/gjBjr_4z For more on the Modern Family Institute and how you can support our work, visit modernfamilyinstitute.org. #ModernFamily #Podcast #RelationalHealth #FamilyStructures #ModernFamilyInstitute

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  • We are thrilled to announce that our Co-Founder, Heath Schechinger, has been formally recognized with two significant awards from the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 44 Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity. Dr. Schechinger’s visionary work in advocating for relationship and family structure diversity has earned them the Distinguished Professional Contribution Award and the Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Professional Contribution Award recognizes recipients’ exceptional contributions to advancing the interests, goals, and purposes of Division 44 while the Distinguished Service Award celebrates extraordinary service and commitment to Division 44. Dr. Schechinger's journey in advocating for modern families with Division 44 began in 2014 with his co-authorship with Dr. Amy Moors of an article calling for a task force dedicated to consensual non-monogamy (CNM) within the APA. This led to the formation of the CNM Task Force in 2018, which evolved into a permanent Committee in 2021 which he and Dr. Moors Co-Chair. Under their leadership, the committee has driven crucial projects, contributing to significant policy changes and broadening the scope of academic inquiry. His work here and with the Modern Family Institute and the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition has furthered education and legal support for modern relationships and families. Dr. Schechinger has also been a catalyst for legislative advancements, including the successful passage of the nations first plural domestic partnership and non-discrimination ordinances in Massachusetts and California that extend legal protections to individuals in polyamorous and non-nuclear family structures. In addition to his advocacy, Heath has co-authored APA’s Guideline 9 for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons and numerous peer-reviewed publications, enriching the field of psychology with his research and insights. His media engagements and public commentary have also played a pivotal role in challenging misconceptions and promoting understanding of diverse relationship structures. We congratulate Heath on these well-deserved awards and celebrate his ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive society where all families and relationships can thrive!

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