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Erikson Institute educates, inspires, and promotes leadership to serve the needs of children, families, and communities.

We are a premier graduate school and nonprofit organization dedicated to child development.

We provide direct services to our community’s children and families. We are leaders in influencing early childhood advocacy and policy.

We work tirelessly every day so that all infants and children can achieve optimal educational, social, emotional, and physical well-being.

At Erikson Institute, we know that investing in the quality early care of children will last a lifetime.

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Erikson Education, Policy, and Programs

We are committed to making positive and sustainable change in children’s lives through research, graduate studies, continuing education, and community services for young children and their families.

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Academic Programs

We are shaping future educators, social workers, advocates, leaders, policy makers, and more through a range of higher education programs, including graduate programs, licensure programs, and professional development workshops and consulting.

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Community Services

Erikson provides research-based community services, support, and resources for children, families, and partner advocates. Through these programs, we have served over 4,000 families and children and thousands of early childhood professionals and clinicians.

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Applied Research and Policy

The more we know, the better we can serve young children and families. We conduct critical research and shine light on data-driven public policies to create lasting change that positively impacts our communities.

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