There are a variety of internship and volunteer opportunities offered through Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS).

Every semester our faculty offer opportunities for undergraduate students to work in their labs and participate in research.

 If you are exploring a new major, HDFS has a lot to offer. You can pursue your passion for working with people and impacting the lives of children and families in a multitude of environments.

Our department houses several units that focus specifically on outreach:

Our Department was one of the pioneers in providing information and resources to parents about child care.

Walk in My Shoes

Serving the citizens of Champaign-Urbana and the state of Illinois at large, our faculty are dedicated to applied research and educational outreach in the areas of parenting, child care, relationsh