Far too often, an immense gulf 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 – including the overwhelming needs program managers face daily and the difficulty in applying narrow academic findings – make that difficult. However, academic researchers have a tremendous opportunity to creatively bridge the gap between research and frontline services, helping critical knowledge reach the people and places where it can make the biggest difference.