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Transforming research into better practice. 

Practice and Research Together (PART) is national knowledge mobilization hub for evidence-informed learning, connection, and child welfare practice improvement.

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Better knowledge. Better practice. Better outcomes.

Practice and Research Together (PART) supports child welfare organizations, social service agencies, public sector partners, researchers, educators, health and justice partners, and community organizations through membership-based access to evidence-informed research, resources, tools, training, and learning opportunities that help turn evidence into stronger practice for children, youth, families, and communities.

PART SERVICES

PART helps organizations and individuals access evidence-informed resources, build capacity, connect with peers, and apply research in ways that are practical, timely, and relevant to frontline child welfare work. Explore our services below.

Memberships That Connect Research and Practice

PART membership gives organizations and individuals access to research-informed tools, curated resources, learning opportunities, and a national network of professionals working to strengthen services for children, youth, families, and communities.

Free Resources for Evidence-Informed Practice

Explore practical resources, research summaries, tools, and learning materials designed to help practitioners, leaders, educators, and community partners apply evidence in ways that are relevant, accessible, and useful.

Sector Collaboration to Strengthen Practice

Connect with organizations, researchers, practitioners, educators, and system partners working together to strengthen services and move evidence into practice.

Custom Support for Complex Questions

PART provides tailored support for organizations seeking help with evaluation, environmental scans, literature reviews, curriculum development, training design, knowledge mobilization, and other research-to-practice needs.

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Why PART?

Across child welfare, social services, education, health, justice, and community-based work, organizations are being asked to respond to increasingly complex needs with limited time, limited resources, and rapidly changing evidence. PART helps bridge the gap between research and practice by making knowledge more accessible, relevant, and actionable for the people designing, delivering, and improving services.

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Why PART Matters

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Evidence can be hard to access
Research is often difficult to find, interpret, or apply in fast-moving practice environments. PART helps make evidence easier to understand and use.

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Practice wisdom matters
Frontline professionals, leaders, and communities hold critical knowledge about what works, for whom, and under what conditions. PART creates opportunities for practice knowledge to inform learning, resources, and future research.

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Better connections strengthen systems
When organizations, researchers, educators, and system partners are connected, they are better positioned to share knowledge, identify common challenges, and develop solutions that are grounded in both evidence and experience.

Organization Membership

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Designed for child welfare organizations, social service agencies, and system partners that want organization-wide access to research-informed resources, sector connections, and supports that strengthen evidence-informed practice.

Membership is the easiest way to stay connected to PART’s work and be part of a broader community focused on strengthening practice. Join as an organization or individual to access the supports, connections, and opportunities that help turn shared knowledge into meaningful action.

Explore Our Membership Options

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Individual Membership

Designed for practitioners, researchers, educators, students, and sector professionals who want to stay connected to emerging evidence, practical resources, and opportunities for shared learning.

Ready to connect research, practice, and people in more meaningful ways? Explore PART memberships, browse our latest resources, or connect with us to learn how PART can support your organization’s work.

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