Center for Research to Transform Systems
The Center for Research to Transform Systems for Family Community & Social Justice (CRTS) engages in projects, initiatives and research, including implementing and evaluating innovative approaches to serving children, families, and their communities.
About CRTS
The Center for Research to Transform Systems for Family, Community & Social Justice (CRTS) brings together a group of KU social work researchers to work collaboratively on research projects to transform the child welfare system.
Overview
The Center for Research to Transform Systems for Family, Community & Social Justice (CRTS) at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare supports large multi-partner research, evaluation and implementation projects that are focused on family, community and social justice initiatives.
"We strive to do our work in a collaborative, community-engaged and community-driven, and strengths-oriented manner," said Becci Akin, co-director for CRTS and professor of social welfare.
CRTS Resources
Research Projects
CRTS Leadership
Becci Akin
Pegah Naemi Jimenez
CRTS Affiliates
Jody Brook
Sharah Davis
Nancy Jo Kepple
Kiley Liming
Amy Mendenhall
CRTS In the News
Center Launch
Center for Research to Transform Systems for Family, Community & Social Justice Launches: New center will focus on work that helps families thrive
New Center Launch
School of Social Welfare Launches New Center for Research to Transform Systems for Family, Community and Social Justice
Foster Care
KU-led study explore predictive factors of youths who run from foster care
KS Racial Equity Collaborative
Collaborative to Build Statewide Capacity for Addressing Racial Disproportionality in the Kansas Child Welfare System
Kansas Invests in Families
KU Researchers Land Grant to Support Children's Families When Removed From Parents' Homes
Safe Sleep Practices
KU Researchers to Lead Program to Improve Save Sleep Practices for Infants, Families
Wyandotte County Rising
KU Faculty, Community Partners to Advance Racial Equity Through Newly Funded Projects
Family Strong
KU lands grant to help transform foster system, keep children in the home