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Local Voices, Comprehensive Data, and Bold Ideas: New Report Clears a Path for Kansas’ Response to Substance Use
Following 15 months of statewide research and community input, the United to Transform report, released by KU's Center for Public Partnerships and Research, delivers the most comprehensive analysis yet of the state’s substance use disorder system. Combining insights from more than 2,000 Kansans with analysis of over 70 datasets, the report recommends practical, person-centered strategies to expand access, strengthen collaboration and create a more sustainable system.
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Thu, 03/05/2026
CPPR shares Douglas County Thrives Findings with county leaders highlighting the structural challenges families face and identifying practical, system-level opportunities to improve economic stability.
Fri, 02/13/2026
CPPR researcher introduces the Kansas Child & Family Well-Being Pathway, an interactive, community-informed tool helping Kansans use shared data and insights to strengthen child and family well-being statewide.
Wed, 01/14/2026
Project staff facilitated a community sensemaking workshop that brought data and lived experiences together.
Thu, 12/11/2025
CPPR has developed a powerful new mapping tool that transforms complex substance use disorder (SUD) data into clear, actionable insights for every Kansas county. Featuring interactive maps, county-level profiles, and a data-driven SUD Risks and Resilience Index, the tool helps communities understand local vulnerabilities, identify protective factors, and plan targeted interventions.
Mon, 11/24/2025
Through conversations with more than 2,000 Kansans—from people with lived experience to local leaders—one truth became clear: no single organization can fix a complex system alone. Communities thrive when partners come together, share power, and build solutions