Critical Research Design & Quantitative and Computational Methods (QCM) for Community-Engaged Research

Objectives

The objectives of the monthly Webinar Series are to describe:

• Relevant research methods can be used to define and measure the needs, assets, and experiences of African American children and families, specifically those with low incomes.
• Community-engaged and other research that identifies and assesses barriers and facilitators of access to and utilization of TANF/poverty alleviation, Head Start/Early Head Start, and child care financial assistance programs by African Americans.
• Promising strategies and approaches in TANF, Head Start/Early Head Start, and child care financial assistance programs for African American children and families.
• Effective strategies for communicating and disseminating relevant research findings that promote the well-being of African American children and families, specifically in areas aligned with ACF’s and The Center’s research priorities.