IPFCC, established in 1992 as a non-profit organization, is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in advancing the understanding and practice of patient- and family-centered care. For three decades, IPFCC has worked with organizations to develop meaningful and sustainable partnerships among patients, families, and health care professionals in clinical care, safety and quality improvement, policy development, education of health care professionals, and research. IPFCC serves as a central resource for policy makers, administrators, program planners, direct care providers, educators of health care professionals, researchers, design professionals, and patient and family leaders.