Research Conducted by the Institute

RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY THE INSTITUTE

Over the past year, the Institute’s research and evaluation work increased exponentially, both in staffing and output. The Institute firmly believes that our workforce initiatives can only be successful if we simultaneously incorporate the experiences and needs of those we serve into our work. As such, in addition to the evaluations of all major GROW Center initiatives, the Institute has established three major topical areas of focus within child welfare: serving youth, serving families, and changing systems. The following section provides an overview of the activities of the Affiliate Network over the past year, as well as a summary of current and recently completed research and evaluation projects.

THE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PILLAR:

The Institute has three goals when it comes to Research and Evaluation: Goal 1: Develop and support translational research projects that contribute to the scientific knowledge base related to child safety, permanency, and child and family well-being. Goal 2: Establish an institutional culture that enables the Institute to become a national leader in child welfare research. Goal 3: Support the development of and access to essential resources for relevant and high-quality child welfare research.