Get Involved

Working Together for Greater Impact

The Center for Family Policy and Research (CFPR) offers a variety of opportunities for individuals, families, professionals, and community partners to get involved. Whether you are interested in participating in research studies, accessing programs and services, collaborating with one of our research labs, or partnering on projects that strengthen children, families, and communities, there are many ways to engage with our work and make a meaningful impact.

Ways to Get Involved

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Participate

By participating in a research study, you can help support discoveries that inform programs, practices, and policies that benefit individuals, families, and communities. Explore our open studies by clicking the Participate in Research Link below.

Participate in Research
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Access

Our programs and services bring research into practice through education, training, partnerships, and resources that support children, families, professionals, and communities. Learn more about our offerings by clicking the link below.

Programs & Services
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Collaborate

Whether you are interested in launching a new study, partnering with a CFPR research lab, or contributing to an ongoing project, our researchers’ welcome opportunities to work across disciplines and communities. Learn more by clicking the link below.

Collaborate With Researchers

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See how CFPR transforms research into action by connecting research, outreach, and policy to support stronger individuals, families, and communities across Missouri and beyond.

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