Improving the well-being of children and families through research that transforms clinical care and public health policy.
Our Mission
Our child health policy researchers advance the health and well-being of children and families through rigorous research, strategic public opinion polling, and data-driven policy engagement. Guided by the belief that investing in community-driven, evidence-based policy is key for healthier children and families, we are committed to building a more equitable and effective health care system for children by transforming clinical care and impacting legislative and regulatory action at local, state, and national levels.
Who We Are
Our interdisciplinary team of health services researchers, public health practitioners, health care providers, policy experts, and communicators share a passion for using evidence-based research to improve the lives of children, their families, and the communities where they live and grow. We collaboratively work to generate timely evidence, inform public discourse, and train future leaders in child health policy.
What We Do
We partner with stakeholders to address urgent issues—such as maternal and child health, rural health disparities, mental health, child welfare, and substance use in pregnancy—ensuring that policy solutions are grounded in science and responsive to community priorities. Our aim is to lead the nation in improving children’s well-being through rigorous evidence-based solutions applied to policy change, public engagement, and education.
Recent Research
The State of Child Health and Well-Being in Georgia 2025 is our most recent report that provides a comprehensive look at the status of Georgia’s children from the perspective of parents surveyed statewide.