
The Institute for Child Development and Family Relations (ICDFR) is the umbrella organization, which covers many child and family related sub-projects established through partnerships between CSUSB and the surrounding community.
Established in 2002, our mission is to promote the optimal development and well-being of the children and families in our geographic region. We accomplish this by: 1) Increasing education and knowledge in the Inland Region pertaining to optimal child and family development; 2) Delivering high-quality programs and services targeting children and families in the Inland Region that support optimal health and well-being; 3) Supporting faculty in conducting rigorous, science and community-based research that impacts the Inland Region; 4) Fostering student success by providing knowledge, training, and research opportunities that enhance professional development, civic responsibility, and personal growth around child development and family relations; 5) Building partnerships with community agencies and securing support from external funders to advance activities aligned with our mission; and 6) Helping communities thrive by impacting policy, promoting social justice, creating safe environments, and being responsive to community needs.
ICDFR Administrative Offices

Mark Agars
Director, Institute for Child Development and Family Relations
magars@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5433

Chrystina Smith-Rasshan
Associate Director, Faculty Development and Research
chrystina.smith-rasshan@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3152

Kimberly McDonald
Program Coordinator
kmcdonal@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3679
Faculty Affiliates

Amanda Wilcox-Herzog
Faculty Program Administrator, Quality Start San Bernardino
awilcox@csusb.edu
(909) 537-7431

Amy Van Schagen
Faculty Program Administrator, Racial Equity & Work Force Development Programs
amy.vanschagen@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3841

Eugene Wong
Faculty Program Administrator, BEFAST
ewong@csusb.edu
(909) 537- 5573

Laura Kamptner
Faculty Program Administrator, FAITH's Throughcare Program
kamptner@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5582

Mark Agars
Director, Institute for Child Development and Family Relations
magars@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5433
Project Personnel

Jennifer Bacon
Project Analyst, BEFAST Program
jennifer.bacon@csusb.edu
(909) 537-3679

Caitlin Sackett
Project Analyst, Institute for Child Development and Family Relations
caitlin.sackett@csusb.edu
(909)537-3679

Tara O'Malley
Project Analyst, Institute for Child Development and Family Relations
Tara.OMalley@csusb.edu

Christopher Vallejo
Executive Director of Operations, FAITHS Throughcare Program
cvallejo@csusb.edu
(760) 713-4462

Lauren Olivas
Project Analyst, Institute for Child Development and Family Relations
Lauren.Olivas@csusb.edu
Executive Committee
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