ERAD was created to advance evaluation research. Our mission is to enhance the capacity of the University of Arizona to promote best practices within campus and community programs.

Resources

ERAD projects currently focus on four substantive areas for research. Projects in these substantive areas include:

Pregnancy and Postpartum Wellness
Through collaborative efforts with the UA National Center of Excellence in Women's Health we are gaining an understanding of how stress and relationships can contribute to emotional and physical health of pregnant women and new moms.
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Happy AZ Kids: Social and Emotional Well-Being for Children
Exciting evaluation research helps us understand how parents, teachers and school environments can enhance emotional development and thus improve children's opportunities for living a safe and healthy life.
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School-Based Programs
School-Based programs are typically designed to promote positive development leading to successful academic outcomes.
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Early Child Development and Learning Initiative

The mission of the ECDL is to be a catalyst for interdisciplinary research in all aspects of early childhood development and learning.
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Women's Health Research and Outreach

The Institute for Children, Youth & Families partners with the UA CoE to advance research and outreach activities in women's health. The ICYF currently focuses on two major issues in women's health research through projects in Pregnancy Well-Being and Mental and Emotional Health.
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