Research & Program Evaluation
The Center for Family and Community Well-Being conducts research and program evaluation in partnership with faculty collaborators and community organizations, frequently serving as the tracking and evaluation arm for university initiatives across disciplines such as medicine, public health, environmental health and engineering. Its research employs a range of rigorous designs, including randomized controlled trials, propensity score matching and other quasi-experimental and descriptive approaches, with a strong emphasis on mixed methods and qualitative expertise. In program evaluation, the Center works with diverse community partners to carry out needs assessments, organizational assessments and formative and summative evaluations.
Explore research and evaluation areas
Research and evaluation efforts are organized across four substantive areas:
Child welfare
Improving outcomes for children, youth and families involved in child-serving systems
Health and well-being
Addressing social, environmental and structural factors influencing health outcomes
Civic engagement
Exploring how individuals and communities participate in decision-making, leadership and collective action to promote social well-being
Adversity and mental health
Understanding and addressing the impacts of trauma, stress and adverse experiences across the lifespan