The Child Well-Being Research Institute (CWRI) stands at the forefront of academic excellence within the University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work. Our mission is to conduct innovative research to enhance the understanding of child development, well-being, and maltreatment prevention.
The Child Well-Being Research Network (CWRN) is a national, multidisciplinary collective uniting experts from various fields to promote child well-being and prevent maltreatment on a broader scale. This dynamic network emphasizes collaboration and knowledge-sharing among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Through its holistic approach, the Network generates impactful research. It ensures that its findings are translated into actionable real-world strategies.
Together, the Child Well-Being Research Institute and the Child Well-Being Research Network represent a powerful alliance dedicated to creating a safer, healthier future for all children. Our work is not just about research; it’s about making a real difference in the lives of children and their support systems. Please explore our site to learn more about our collaborative projects, our members-only network, and the transformative impact of our work.
The Child Well-Being Research Network is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within research and in the community of researchers. We seek to build a collaborative, interdisciplinary network that promotes child well-being and maltreatment prevention through research that informs policy and practice. The application process for new members takes place annually.Â
The Child Well-Being Research Network (CWRN) seeks to promote well-being for all children and families through prioritizing the development of researchers committed to promoting child well-being and preventing child maltreatment through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within research and in the communities of researchers.
Improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the child well-being research field
Build a pipeline of diverse child well-being and child maltreatment prevention researchers
Expand the Network to new child well-being and maltreatment prevention researchers
Share knowledge and opportunities among Network members
Translate and disseminate research to multiple audiences
Collaborate with similar networks
Elevate applied research that informs policy and practice
CWRN grew out of the Doris Duke Fellowship for the Promotion of Child Well-being. Researchers, Tiffany Burkhardt and Lee Ann Huang wrote a report culminating the strengths and strategies influenced by the fellows’ careers years after the program ended.
The Child Well-Being Research Institute and Child Well-Being Research Network are open to partnering with entities that share common goals within:
If you are interested in becoming a partner, please contact us.
