Projects 

    CCBR typically has 15-20 ongoing projects and has completed over 450 projects since 1982. Each project is guided by our commitment to impacting social change in practical and powerful ways. We conduct research with people not on people, cultivating respect with communities at every step of the process.

    Projects can be searched for using words from the project title or using the service area, theme, or date range for the project. You can also type 'Service Area' or 'Theme' into the search bar to get a list of options in each of these fields.

    Projects

    9185_ Evaluation of Peel United Way Project Impact

    CCBR evaluated the program and produced a synthesis report about the impact of United Way of Peel Region in the theme area of "Strengthening Families and Children".

    9191_ Evaluation of Tikinagan Child and Family Services: Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Project
    This participatory evaluation project was designed to describe in detail how a model of customary care is practiced in the communities served by Tikinagan (an Indigenous child welfare agency in Northern Ontario). 
    9192_ Consultation on Evaluation Planning for the Family Futures Program

    CCBR advised the Family Education Centre on development of tools and plans for evaluation of a parenting education and support program in Peel Region.

    9194_ Evaluation of Understanding the Early Years Project

    CCBR evaluated the process and outcomes of a five-year community-based research project focused on the Dixie-Bloor neighbourhood in Mississauga. The evaluation was funded by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC).

    9196_ Evaluation of Community Action Program for Children in Waterloo Region

    CCBR conducted annual evaluations of Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) programs designed to support families and children (from birth to 6 years of age) in the Waterloo Region. Included were programs supporting New Canadian families.

    9197_ Evaluation of KidsAbility Waitlist Management Strategies

    CCBR developed tools for the evaluation of waitlist management strategies, analyzed data, and produced an evaluation report.

    9199_ Research Proposal Development for Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Evaluation Project
    CCBR supported the development of a research proposal on an Indigenous-focused customary care model of child welfare services.
    9201_ Strengthening a Neighbourhood: Paulander Community Needs and Resource Assessment

    This community needs and resource assessment mobilized residents and community partners in an effort to identify means to strengthen the Paulander community. The assessment was funded by City of Kitchener, United Way of KW and Area, and KW Community Foundation.

    9211_ Province-wide Intake Analysis for CAPC

    CCBR analyzed and reported on Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) intake data for 39 CAPC projects across Ontario. This work was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

    9214_ Peer Review Evaluation Framework and Methodology for Early Learning and Childcare

    CCBR reviewed and revised a federal/provincial/territorial evaluation framework. This work was funded by Community Health Centres program, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

    9223_ Recommendations for Family Health Support in Waterloo Region

    CCBR made recommendations to ensure that family support and conditions that contribute to healthy child development are integrated into the Region of Waterloo’s Growth Management Strategy and Ontario's Best Start framework.

    9225_ Best Start Early Childhood Development (ECD) Needs Assessment
    CCBR supported a provincial scan of health promotion training and support needs for service providers for young children and their families, through consultation on research tools and methods, design and implementation of province-wide survey, and analysis of key informant and survey data. This work was funded by Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse.