FFT - Functional Family Therapy LLC

FFT - Functional Family Therapy LLC FFT LLC brings Functional Family Therapy to over 40,000 families a year across the globe.

FFT LLC is the dissemination organization for Functional Family Therapy. To maintain positive outcomes, FFT LLC provides clinical oversight and ongoing research to ensure that all FFT providers adhere to the evidence-based practice standards. FFT is an empirically grounded, well-documented, and highly successful family intervention for at-risk youth ages 10 to 18 whose problems range from acting o

ut to conduct disorders to alcohol and/or substance abuse. Often these families tend to have limited resources, histories of failure, a range of diagnoses, and multi-system exposure. Since Dr. Alexander founded FFT in 1972, FFT has demonstrated positive program outcomes across a wide range of youth and communities;
•Significant and long-term reductions in youth re-offending and violent behavior,
•Significant effectiveness in reducing sibling entry into high-risk behaviors,
•Low drop-out and high completion rates, and
•Positive impacts on family conflict, family communication, parenting, and youth problem behavior. One of FFT’s hallmarks is its ability to fit an array of service delivery settings where at-risk adolescents are served. The robustness of the model has resulted in numerous adaptations of the traditional FFT model; as a case management practice for Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers (FFP), as a comprehensive Child Welfare intervention (FFT CW), and as part of a continuum of evidence-based programs within juvenile justice (Bluesky). The FFT model has been successfully replicated across the continuum of juvenile justice, mental health settings, and child welfare systems, from prevention and diversion type programs to aftercare and parole, as well as traditional drug and alcohol and school-based programs.

Growing Into the Work: A Therapist’s Experience with Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
04/15/2026

Growing Into the Work: A Therapist’s Experience with Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

Discover how Functional Family Therapy (FFT) helps therapists build confidence, improve outcomes, and transform family relationships through a real-life clinician’s journey.

During Counseling Awareness Month, we recognize the clinicians who work with youth and families facing complex challenge...
04/02/2026

During Counseling Awareness Month, we recognize the clinicians who work with youth and families facing complex challenges every day.

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is designed to help families build healthier relationships and develop skills that support lasting change. But the impact often extends beyond the home.

As one FFT practitioner shared, applying FFT principles can help build trust, strengthen relationships, and improve engagement in communities where youth face significant risk factors.

When families grow stronger, communities also benefit.

Read Wendell Covell’s story: https://hubs.ly/Q049x3N-0

03/31/2026

Wondering how Functional Family Therapy (FFT) works and what support looks like in practice?

We’ve put together a clear set of answers to common questions about FFT, including program structure, referral pathways, and outcomes you can expect.
Get the details in our FAQ: https://hubs.ly/Q0495zSN0

If you have questions or want to discuss how FFT might support your organization’s goals, schedule a time to connect with us: https://hubs.ly/Q0495FwP0



A Conversation: How Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Creates Lasting Change for Families in Europe
03/18/2026

A Conversation: How Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Creates Lasting Change for Families in Europe

Evidence-based Functional Family Therapy (FFT) from FFT LLC helps youth and families achieve lasting change through structured intervention.

A Glimpse Into Functional Family Probation and Functional Family Case Management - Learn how Functional Family Probation...
02/18/2026

A Glimpse Into Functional Family Probation and Functional Family Case Management - Learn how Functional Family Probation (FFP) and Functional Family Case Management (FFCM) support juvenile justice and child welfare professionals working with high-risk families.

Learn how Functional Family Probation (FFP) and Functional Family Case Management (FFCM) support juvenile justice and child welfare professionals working with high-risk families.

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based counseling model designed to support youth experiencing various emo...
02/18/2026

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based counseling model designed to support youth experiencing various emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges.

Through partnerships with juvenile justice, mental health, schools, and child welfare systems, FFT LLC helps agencies implement FFT with fidelity and equips professionals with the tools to strengthen family functioning and improve outcomes.

Continue exploring how FFT can benefit the youth and families in your community:
https://hubs.ly/Q043zKZC0


What keeps FFT teams motivated day after day? It’s not just outcomes. It’s the real progress families make, the steady w...
02/10/2026

What keeps FFT teams motivated day after day?

It’s not just outcomes. It’s the real progress families make, the steady work behind the scenes, and the moments that remind clinicians their presence matters.

Join us for a webinar where FFT leadership and frontline staff share stories, lessons learned, and real-world reflections from the field.

📌 Feb 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
The Heart of FFT: The Why Behind the Work

If you’re looking for real perspectives that resonate beyond the numbers, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Save your seat today – https://hubs.ly/Q042vhX-0

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is often recognized for strengthening family relationships, but its impact can extend be...
02/04/2026

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is often recognized for strengthening family relationships, but its impact can extend beyond the home and into the community.

In a recent practitioner story, FFT principles were used to build trust and connection within a community by showing up consistently, mapping key community partners, and creating shared purpose across the systems supporting youth.

FFT is not only a model for helping families. It can also serve as a framework for strengthening the relationships that support entire communities.

Read the full story - https://hubs.ly/Q041JngH0

📣 New Webinar Announcement!Join us for a meaningful conversation about what drives FFT work beyond the data. 📅 The Heart...
02/03/2026

📣 New Webinar Announcement!

Join us for a meaningful conversation about what drives FFT work beyond the data.

📅 The Heart of FFT: The Why Behind the Work
Feb 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

This panel-style webinar will feature FFT leadership and frontline staff sharing real-world experiences, reflections, and lessons learned from supporting families through change.

Whether you’re new to FFT, have years of experience, or simply want to hear from fellow practitioners in the field, this webinar offers perspectives that resonate well beyond the numbers.

Register now! https://hubs.ly/Q041ChmP0

A Second Chance for Youth in RI: How Functional Family Therapy–Gang Reduces Youth Violence
01/21/2026

A Second Chance for Youth in RI: How Functional Family Therapy–Gang Reduces Youth Violence

Learn how Functional Family Therapy (FFT) principles can transform community engagement and build trust in high-need neighborhoods through a practitioner's personal journey in Syracuse, NY.

How Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Engages Communities: A Practitioner’s Journey
01/08/2026

How Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Engages Communities: A Practitioner’s Journey

Learn how Functional Family Therapy (FFT) principles can transform community engagement and build trust in high-need neighborhoods through a practitioner's personal journey in Syracuse, NY.

As we step into a new year, FFT LLC celebrates the incredible impact made by our global network of therapists, agencies,...
01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, FFT LLC celebrates the incredible impact made by our global network of therapists, agencies, and partners.

Together, we’ve strengthened families, supported communities, and advanced evidence-based practices that change lives.

✨ Here’s to another year of growth, collaboration, and making a difference—one family at a time.
Happy New Year from all of us at FFT LLC!

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FFT LLC is the dissemination organization for Functional Family Therapy. Currently, FFT LLC collaborates with over 330 sites around the world to deliver Functional Family Therapy. FFT is an empirically grounded, well-documented and highly successful family intervention for at-risk youth ages 10 to 18 whose problems range from acting out to conduct disorders to alcohol and/or substance abuse. Often these families tend to have limited resources, histories of failure, a range of diagnoses and multi-system exposure. Since Dr. Alexander founded FFT in 1972, FFT has demonstrated positive program outcomes across a wide range of youth and communities; •Significant and long-term reductions in youth re-offending and violent behavior, •Significant effectiveness in reducing sibling entry into high-risk behaviors, •Low drop-out and high completion rates, and •Positive impacts on family conflict, family communication, parenting, and youth problem behavior. One of FFT’s hallmarks is its ability to fit an array of service delivery settings where at-risk adolescents are served. The robustness of the model has resulted in numerous adaptations of the traditional FFT model; as a case management practice for Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers (FFP), as a comprehensive Child Welfare intervention (FFT CW), and as part of a continuum of evidence-based programs within juvenile justice (Bluesky). The FFT model has been successfully replicated across the continuum of juvenile justice, mental health settings, child welfare systems, from prevention and diversion type programs to aftercare and parole, as well as traditional drug and alcohol and school-based programs.