Center for Public Partnerships and Research
Optimizing the well-being of children, youth, and families
Who is CPPR?
We partner with communities and organizations—like state agencies, non-profits, coalitions, and local service providers—to create a happy and healthy world where families thrive. Our partners turn to us to problem solve, use data for good, and develop and leverage relationships to transform the system.
Healthy, happy, thriving communities for all
We are educators, social workers, scientists, psychologists, and sociologists and our work lies at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. With expertise in program evaluation, systems change, navigating bureaucratic constraints, data science and social innovation, we focus on healing the system we have and reimagining the system we want—healthy, happy, thriving communities for us all.
Innovative Approaches
We have our finger on the pulse of innovative approaches and are always seeking transformative solutions that bring about the future we want to see.
Specializations & Solutions
Our team specializes in data science, social innovation, and research and evaluation. With passion, vision, and skills, we delve into complex social problems and help bring about measurable change.
Projects & Partnerships
CPPR is dedicated to making the world better for all children and families. To reach this important goal, we link arms with a wide array of partners across all sectors, knowing that when we all work together, real change is possible and progress is made.
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CPPR Impact
30+
Current Grants
100+
Communities utilize CPPR solutions
10
States benefit from CPPR partnerships
The latest from CPPR
CPPR’s Child Care Planning Assessment Tool receives $25,000 Grand Prize
The University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research was awarded the $25,000 grand prize for their Child Care Planning Assessment Tool.
Sunflower Summer Case Study
Partner Acceleration in Action: Sunflower Summer
Synopsis
The Center for Public Partnerships and Research (CPPR) employs change makers who translate ideas into action.
Thousands of Kansas families connect with free learning experiences
Change Makers: CPPR is known for translating ideas into action. CPPR connected with a variety of state agencies and organizations across Kansas to bring the Sunflower Summer program to life. It began as an idea in a conference room, and in less than two months it became a fully implemented program…
CPPR’s first Incubation Process Cohort is beginning the groundwork for MVPs
The Center for Public Partnerships and Research (CPPR) has selected the first cohort of the Incubation Process. Four teams of CPPR employees presented their incubation projects on Pitch Day, Oct.