Your support of the Department of Human Development & Family Studies helps prepare our students for future careers, empower our faculty to conduct impactful research, and assist ongoing projects.
For information or to discuss options for making a major gift, please contact the advancement office directly at 217-333-9355 or email acesadvancement@illinois.edu.
To make a gift, select the fund you wish to support. You will be directed to the University of Illinois Foundation's secure online giving site to select an amount and enter your personal and credit card information.
The Human Development and Family Studies Excellence Fund
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is well known for its high quality research, instruction, Child Development Lab, Family Resiliency Center, and outreach programs. Gifts in support of the Human Development and Family Studies Excellence Fund allow departmental leadership to address the most pressing needs and greatest opportunities to advance the department’s mission to address contemporary social issues that affect children, youth, adults, and families through high quality research, teaching, and outreach. These gifts provide immediate positive impact to support students through scholarships, graduate awards, experiential learning opportunities, faculty research, travel awards, and staff support to name just a few examples.
The Human Development and Family Studies Excellence Fund
Child Development Laboratory Fund
The Child Development Lab focuses on teaching, research and outreach activities, while simultaneously providing high-quality early care and education services for enrolled children and their families. Gifts to this fund support activities of the lab; faculty, staff, and University students in their work; and the enrolled children. Learn more at https://cdl.illinois.edu/
Child Development Laboratory Fund
The Family Resiliency Center Fund
The Family Resiliency Center (FRC) is a transdisciplinary research and policy center that addresses challenges associated with food and family. A leader in translating research into practical information, the FRC educates the next generation of researchers, practitioners, and community leaders. Gifts support educational, research, and outreach efforts of the center. Learn more at http://familyresiliency.illinois.edu/
The Family Resiliency Center Fund
The Autism Project Fund
The Autism Program (TAP) is a community-focused program, providing families and professionals with information and materials, while facilitating collaborations between agencies, schools, and individuals that enhance the community’s capacity and quality of services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. TAP also develops and evaluates models in training, treatment, and support and facilities. Learn more at https://theautismprogram.illinois.edu/
Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative Support Fund
Your donation to the Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative (I-N-I) supports neurodivergent Illini through providing program scholarships, sponsoring events (Parent Weekend, Social Nights), connecting students to employers, and supporting students in academics, mental health, and social engagement.
Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative Support Fund
Other
If you'd like to contribute to a fund not listed here, please click the button below to visit the ACES online giving page. Simply enter the fund name in the 'Gift Designation' box to direct your donation.