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Solving complex problems demands thinking that’s deep, wide, and inclusive of those closest to the problem.

Children’s health is about much more than doctors’ visits. The problems we address are complex in nature, which is why we employ a variety of holistic, multi-faceted approaches to solving them. This enables us to see the big picture, encompassing not just the actors on the field, but all related fields, systems and movements that can offer new and unexpected partnerships and solutions.

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Data Informed Futures

Empowering the advocates, allies and visionaries striving to transform children’s lives by providing unique, neighborhood-level data and mapping about children’s well-being that reveal geographic patterns of disparity and resilience.

About Data Informed Futures
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All Children Thrive

Reimagining cities as engines for activism, innovation and positive change so that all children, of all backgrounds, can thrive.

About All Children Thrive
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Life Course Translational Research Network

Bringing communities, families, practitioners, and researchers together to translate research into action.

About the LCT-RN
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Social Impact Labs

Redefining how universities, government, communities, and the private sector work together to make a sustainable social impact in communities.

About the Labs
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The science behind our work.

Explore our Resource Library to learn more about the theory and concepts that guide our work, learn about the recent news and updates from the Center, and access our recent publications, webinars, and reports. 

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