Voices From the Community: A Journey of Hope
When I first met this couple, they were in their twenties, homeless, and expecting another baby. Their firstborn child, medically fragile due to substance exposure at birth, could not walk or speak and required around-the-clock care. Child welfare became involved when they missed numerous critical medical appointments. With no foster home able to meet the baby’s complex needs, the baby remained in a medical facility.
Facts About Marijuana
MDFT was featured in the Drug Policy Alliance’s August 2025 Fact Sheet as one of the common treatments for marijuana use disorder.
A Decade of Impact: MDFT in Estonia
MDFT is more than a therapy—it’s a system that adapts to real family needs, reaching youth in their homes, schools, and communities.”
In 2014, Estonia took a step to better support children and youth at risk by launching the Development of a Support System for Children and Youth at Risk initiative—part of the European Economic Area (EEA) Grants program. From this effort, MDFT emerged as a powerful solution for youth and families facing complex challenges.
Learn about MDFT!
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) with California Training Institute (CalTrin) and Doris Perdomo-Johnson, Assistant Training Director at MDFT International, Inc. Attendees will gain insights into MDFT’s unique four-domain framework and its applications.
DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
TIME: 9:00am - 11:00am (PST); 11:00am - 1:00pm (CST); 12:00pm - 2:00pm (EST)
Register today to reserve your space: https://www.caltrin.org/trainings/multidimensional-family-therapy/
MDFT for Opioid Use and OUD fact sheet
Check our most recent fact sheet on MDFT for Opioid Use and OUD. Results from the Connecticut Demonstration Project are included.
5 Lessons for Parents of Teens Misusing Substances
Having an adolescent or young adult child who misuses drugs or alcohol can be a nightmare for parents. Dr. Gayle Dakof, Executive Director of MDFT International, shares 5 Lessons for Parents of Teens Misusing Substances.
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New MDFT Research Article Published!
This study examined the short-term and longer-term sustainment of 137 programs in Europe and North America implementing Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT). Results show that 90% of MDFT programs were sustained for at least 2 years, 87% of the programs sustained for at least 5 years, and 70% for at least 8 years.
Resources for youth on mental health and substance use
The SAMHSA’s National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare compiled and released a document with resources available to adolescents with mental health and substance use concerns and adolescents at-risk for suicide.
