We are
Social Change Navigators
Our work lies at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. We help others impact social change…for good.
We seek to optimize the well-being of children, youth, and families.
And like you, we envision
healthy, happy, thriving
communities for us all.
What We Do
We are educators, social workers, researchers, psychologists, and sociologists working toward social change through…


How We Work
Rules of Engagement
Leave It
Better
Than you Found It
Fail
Forward
Be
Accountable
Work With the
Willing
Navigating the path toward lasting change requires strategic partnerships and innovative, thoughtful approaches.
At the University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research we most often work behind the scenes with partners to secure funding, gather key folks at the table, orchestrate large-scale data efforts, and provide research, cost analysis, and evaluation expertise.
Work with us
Let’s navigate these complex frontiers together.