Centre for Research on Children and Families
The Centre For Research on Children and Families (CRCF) conducts and disseminates research on effective programs and policies for vulnerable children and youth and their families. The CRCF is affiliated with McGill's School of Social Work, hosts the Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal (CWRP) and is home to the RBC funded Children's Services Data Laboratory.
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Aboriginal Child Welfare in Ontario: A Discussion Paper by Wendy Thomson, et. al. of the Commission to Promote Sustainable Child Welfare, Government of Ontario (July 2011) PDF Download Development of a Mental Health Services Organization Model among the First Nations of Quebec Communities by Delphine Collin-Vézina, MireilleDe La Sablonnière-Griffin, et. al. (2011) PDF Download Exploring the Relationship Between Asset Holding and Family Economic Strain by David W. Rothwell and Anna Goren (June 2011) PDF Download Frequently Asked Questions about Kiskisik Awasisak: Remember the Children. Understanding the Overrepresentation of First Nations Children in the Child Welfare Systemby Vandna Sinha, Nico Trocmé, et. al. (2011) PDF Download Quality of Abstracts in the Context of a Systematic Review on Parenting of Children with Chronic Health Conditions and Disabilities by Traci Cimino, Lucyna Lach, et. al. (2011) PDF Download Shifting Definitions of Emotional Maltreatment: An Analysis of Child Welfare Investigation Laws and Practices in Canada by Nico Trocmé, et. al. (2011) PDF Download |
Research Watch
As a joint initiative with the CWRP, the CRCF launches a Research Watch, a periodical review of research articles published in the leading child welfare journals. The most relevant and well designed studies are summarized and disseminated through the CECW's list of approximately 2,500 subscribers. The Research Watch team involves graduate students and faculty from the Universities of McGill and Toronto.
CRCF Research Seminar Series
The CRCF Research Seminars provide an opportunity for faculty, visiting scholars and graduate students to share and discuss their research. Presenters are encouraged to use the seminar to discuss preliminary results, data interpretation issues and methodological questions arising from their research.
For more information, please visit the Seminar page.
CRCF Graduate Student Travel Grants
The CRCF Graduate Student Travel Grants are competitive grants designed to support graduate student and postdoctoral fellows. The competition runs twice a year, with deadlines being June 1st and December 1st of each year. Application must be made prior to travel. Application form available online. For more information, contact Delphine Collin-Vezina.