Research on Social Work Practice & Social Policy

The OALTC improves social service practice and policy for older adults and helps develop faculty and students' knowledge and skills in working with older adults. Faculty and staff work with the KDOA and SRS among others to provide research, training and technical support. more...

The OCC's staff of 40 coordinates research and training activities across these two child and family serving systems. OCC researchers work at the local and national level to inform policy, service delivery, professional training and education. more...

For over 20 years, the OMHRT has improved the lives of people with psychiatric disabilities through the design and testing of new mental health practices and the dissemination of information through training, workshops, conference presentations, consultation and technical assistance and articles in scholarly journals. more...

The mission of the Assets and Education Initiative (AEDI) is to create and study innovations related to assets and economic well-being with a focus on the relationship between children’s savings and the educational outcomes of low-income and minority children as a way to achieve the American Dream. AEDI will conduct activities that build AEDI’s and the field’s capacity to conduct rigorous research related to assets and education, implement a strategy for collaboration among researchers, and implement a strategic communication plan to build public momentum around improving the economic well-being of low-income and minority children. more…

The Strengths Institute provides information, resources, research and training for the furthering of the strengths perspective. The strengths perspective arises from the commitment of the profession of social work to social justice, the dignity of every human being, and building on people’s strengths and capacities rather than focusing on their deficits, disabilities, or problems. more...