Empower Community Care Invests in Brief Strategic Family Therapy® Institute
ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2025 -- Empower Community Care ("Empower"), a leading global behavioral health organization responsible for distributing evidence-based programs and technologies, is pleased to announce it has acquired Brief Strategic Family Therapy® (BSFT®) Institute from the University of Miami. Empower's existing investors include its management team and Northlane Capital Partners ("NCP").
Led by Executive Director Joan Muir, Ph.D., the BSFT Institute, founded on over four decades of research and clinical application, has been at the forefront of providing evidence-based, short-term, and structured family therapeutic interventions. Focused on addressing behavioral and emotional challenges in youth, the BSFT model works to enhance family relationships, reduce problem behaviors, and improve overall family functioning. By joining forces with Empower Community Care, the BSFT Institute will leverage Empower's global network and operational expertise to expand its reach and impact.
"We are thrilled to welcome the BSFT Institute to the Empower Community Care family," said Josh Glade, Co-Founder and CEO of Empower Community Care. "The BSFT model aligns perfectly with our mission to bring evidence-based practices to communities worldwide. Together, we will ensure more youth, families, and communities have access to effective, research-backed interventions that foster resilience and long-term success."
"Joining Empower Community Care marks an exciting new chapter for the BSFT Institute," said Dr. Muir. "We are confident that this collaboration will amplify our mission to strengthen families and communities. By integrating with Empower's extensive network, we can expand our reach and deepen our impact on families in need."
About Empower Community Care
Empower Community Care is a leading global behavioral health organization that delivers evidence-based programs, technologies, and tools to improve outcomes for youth, adults, families, and communities. Serving more than 2,000 agency and system customers, Empower works across all 50 U.S. states and over 35 countries, strengthening services for more than 3 million families worldwide and training over 23,000 professionals in evidence-based practices and growing. To learn more, visit EmpowerCommunityCare.com and follow Empower on LinkedIn.
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