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Open Studies

CFPR has studies that are currently recruiting participants, offering an opportunity to contribute to research and help advance knowledge in areas that affect children, families, and communities. Explore our current studies to learn more about eligibility requirements, the participation details, and how you can get involved.

Enrolling Now For Participants

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Help Us Understand Your Experiences with Children's Activities

The Supporting Parents and Early Childhood Professionals Lab is currently enrolling participants for a study to better understand parents’ experiences and decision-making related to their young children’s extracurricular activities. Click the link below to learn more about this study.

Supporting Parents and Early Childhood Professionals Lab
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Share Your Experience Caring For a Parent With Dementia

The Families Later in Life Lab is looking for adult children caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (ADRD). We want to know who helps you and your parent, and what type of support works best for you. Biological, adoptive, foster, and step-parent relationships are all welcome. Click the link below to learn more about this study.

Families Later in Life (FILL) Lab

Upcoming Research Studies

Our research labs are continuously developing new studies focused on children, families, education, health, and well-being. We encourage you to explore our labs to learn more about their areas of expertise, current projects, and emerging research. By staying connected, you can learn about future opportunities to participate and contribute to research that informs practice, programs, and policy.

Research Labs