CAFO Research Affiliates Program
A unique opportunity to directly impact practice through your research
Far too often, a gap exists between current research and frontline services to children and families. While those who care for vulnerable children want to apply the best knowledge in their work, many factors can make this difficult. Program managers often face overwhelming needs daily, with little time to seek out, read and take action based on the findings of academic studies. There is a tremendous need for academic researchers to creatively bridge the gap between research and frontline services.
This is where the Research Affiliates Program comes in.
This program provides you with connections and opportunities to join us in bridging critical knowledge with the people and places where it can make the biggest difference.
Better connections between research and practice means better outcomes for the children and families we desire to serve.
Program Benefits
No Cost
No Cost
There is no cost to apply, join, or retain membership in the Research Affiliate Program.
Share Your Research
Share Your Research
Translate and share your findings with a broader audience to connect your research with real-world change for vulnerable children.
Networking
Networking
Various opportunities are available to network with other researchers and practitioners. These include access to a private directory of member profiles with links to relevant work and a Research Affiliate meet-up at the annual CAFO Summit event.
Grant Opportunities
Grant Opportunities
Previous grant opportunities have included evaluating promising practices in the field.
Exclusive Discounts
Exclusive Discounts
Members receive FREE registration for our OVC Research Symposium at the annual CAFO Summit event.
Am I a good fit?
The Research Affiliates Program is for you if...
You are an academic researcher with an interest in applied research.
You want to see your research make a real-world impact.
You desire to work with and/or educate child-serving organizations.
Apply today for a unique opportunity to directly impact practice through your research!
This program provides you with connections and opportunities to join us in bridging critical knowledge with the people and places where it can make the biggest difference.