Families in Society (FIS)

Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services is one of the oldest and most influential journals in social work and family studies, with roots dating back to 1920 when it was founded to document the early systematization of social work practice and research. Today, it remains a flagship scholarly journal that integrates rigorous research, theory, and practice focused on enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics including the biopsychosocial and systemic factors that shape functioning and opportunity across the lifespan, such as health disparities, social justice, equity, service delivery models, policy impact, and innovative interventions. The journal publishes quantitative and qualitative empirical studies, theoretical and conceptual analyses, critical reflections, and practical insights that bridge research and practice. Articles typically address issues in direct and macro practice, evidence-based strategies, culturally responsive care, organizational and community systems, service evaluation, and practice-informed policy development. Its interdisciplinary readership includes social workers, educators, policymakers, health professionals, community advocates, and researchers who seek actionable knowledge to improve human services and social welfare systems. As a quarterly publication indexed in major academic databases, Families in Society continues to shape and reflect evolving dialogues in family-focused scholarship and professional practice.

Families in Society (FIS) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), Social work, family studies, social services research and practice. The journal publishes interdisciplinary scholarly and applied research on well-being, strengths and challenges of individuals, families, especially in the context of health, social systems, equity, policy, service delivery, family dynamics , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1044-3894, E-ISSN: 1945-1350, Established: 1920, Impact Factor: 1.1
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE