The ICE-CCFR is a research and educational institution within the Department of Social Work and is located at the Social Science Research Institute at the University of Iceland.
The Centre was established in 2006 in cooperation with institutions working on family issues in Icelandic society. Reykjavik - Division of Welfare, the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Ministry of Welfare, the Government Agency for Child Protection, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland Bishop's Office, Efling – Trade Union and Reykjanesbær municipality and later the Ombudsman for Children.
ICE-CCFR aims to support research in the field of social work related to children and family affairs, policy, services and development. The institute will also take initiative in planning, developing and executing new projects in the field. By this the centre works for strengthening research activity in general and in social work and thereby enhancing scientifically based knowledge in the field.
The objectives of ICE-CCFR are to produce high quality collaborative, inclusive research relevant to key issues in Children and Families affairs. The following six points are at the focus of ICE-CCFR activities:
- Be active in research and research initiatives
- Offer methodological assistance and conduct Social Work field research
- Increase quality in social work research
- Collaboration with institutions in the field of public services as well as establishing connections with movements, associations and the labour market
- Shaping opportunities for student training and experience in academic research
- Introduce and disseminate new findings from research by publishing in academic journals, offer courses, lectures and conferences in social work