Professional Services

The Center for Family Policy and Research (CFPR) connects research, policy, and practice to help organizations, businesses, communities, and other partners address complex challenges and strengthen programs and services. Drawing on the expertise of University of Missouri faculty, researchers, and staff, we work alongside partners to generate knowledge, inform decisions, and create meaningful impact.

Our collaborative approach begins with understanding each partner’s goals, priorities, and context. We bring research and practical expertise together to identify opportunities, develop effective strategies, and create solutions tailored to the needs of the people and communities they serve.

Research

We provide research services that generate evidence to inform programs, policies, and practice. Our team tailors research methods, data collection, and analysis to each project and collaborates with partners to address important questions and inform future work.

Evaluation

We provide evaluation services to help organizations understand needs, strengthen implementation, assess effectiveness, and measure outcomes. Our research-informed approach supports program improvement, accountability, and informed decision-making from planning through assessment.

Consulting

We provide research-informed consulting to help organizations and communities address challenges, develop strategies, and strengthen programs and services. Our work may include strategic planning, program development, implementation support, and facilitation tailored to partner needs.

Data & Analysis

We provide data and analysis services that turn information into meaningful, actionable insights. Our team supports data collection, management, analysis, visualization, and interpretation using methods tailored to each project’s questions, populations, and goals.

Professional Learning

We offer research-informed professional learning to build knowledge and strengthen practice. Through customized workshops, training, and learning opportunities, we translate research and evidence into practical strategies that professionals can apply in their work.

Community Engagement

We bring community members, organizations, and stakeholders together to foster dialogue, build shared understanding, and identify opportunities for collective action. Through facilitated engagement, we help communities explore issues, strengthen connections, and advance shared priorities.

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Professional Services