Mission

JUNIPER GARDENS CHILDREN’S PROJECT

We are a University of Kansas affiliated research center in Kansas City, Kansas dedicated to promoting children’s social well-being and academic achievement by improving the quality of their care and educational experiences through the use of evidence-based practice.

We value

• Contributing to the scientific knowledge of how children develop and learn, and how families, teachers and caregivers can most effectively enhance children’s outcomes.
• Translating our research findings and making scientific findings accessible to professionals, parents and the public.
• Building collaborative partnerships with community agencies, organizations, schools, and individuals to help identify problems and generate solutions.
• Sustaining a work environment that promotes collegiality, supports diversity, and promotes the well-being and professional development of all employees.
• Promoting the next generation of researchers who understand the value of working in community settings.