Enhancing Early Childhood Development, Care, and Learning

The Center for Family Policy and Research brings together labs, programs, and services focused on enhancing early childhood development, care, and learning. Our work explores how children and families thrive through supportive relationships, learning environments, effective early childhood practices, and strong systems of care and support.

A portrait of Dr. Bosire.

Jamlick Bosire

October 5, 2026

A portrait of Elizabeth Ireland.

Elizabeth Ireland

October 5, 2026

A portrait of Dr. Palermo.

Francisco Palermo

October 5, 2026

A portrait of Dr. Jeon.

Shinyoung Jeon

October 5, 2026

A portrait of Dr. Aileen Garcia.

Aileen Garcia

October 5, 2026

A portrait of Stacey Wright.

Stacey Owsley Wright

October 5, 2026

A portrait of Dr. Thornburg.

Kathy Thornburg

October 5, 2026

A portrait of Dr. Manfra.

Louis Manfra

October 5, 2026

A portrait of Dr. Pyo.

Jungmin Pyo

October 5, 2026

A portrait of Dr. Thibodeau-Nielsen.

Rachel Thibodeau-Nielsen

October 5, 2026