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.

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    Projects

    9317_ Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program Baseline Data Study

    CCBR established a baseline for Health Canada’s Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) in selected sites across Ontario. The work was funded by Health Canada.

    9318_ Evaluation Framework for Integrated School Based Social Worker Project

    This project involved developing a comprehensive evaluation plan for school-based programs in two Ontario CAS agencies. The work was funded by the Children’s Aid Society of Huron County and Children’s Services of Renfrew County.

    9319_ Evaluation of Routes to Real Work

    This project was an evaluation to describe and understand different ways to create employment opportunity for people with mental health issues. CCBR worked directly with five site historians across Canada (Lethbridge, Alberta; Fredericton, New Brunswick; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Toronto, Ontario; and Winnipeg, Manitoba). The project was funded by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office.

    9320_ Longitudinal Study of Consumer/Survivor Initiatives in Community Mental Health in Ontario
    This evaluation project involved a study of the effectiveness of Consumer/Survivor Initiatives (CSI) in Ontario. The four CSIs that participated were Waterloo Region Self-Help, Mental Health Rights Coalition in Hamilton, Consumer/Survivor Initiative of Niagara and Cambridge Active Self-Help. 
    9321_ Central West Regional Mental Health and Wellness Network

    CCBR designed and implemented a process for recruiting and selecting consumer/survivor and community members to represent a large and diverse geographical area on the new decision-making body of the network.

    9322_ Clarification of Key Concepts and Definitions

    CCBR developed a report reviewing key concepts guiding the Independent Living Centre, Waterloo Region in applying its vision.

    9323_ Evaluation of KW Friendship Group for Seniors

    This project involved an evaluation of a friendly visiting program for seniors in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

    9324_ Navigating the Waters

    This project involved data entry and analysis for an employment support program for people with disabilities offered in 22 sites across Canada.

    9325_ Partners in Quality
    This project involved a national survey of 800 child care workers across Canada to understand their concerns and opinions about quality in child care. The study was funded by the Canadian Child Care Federation.
    9326_ Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS)

    This three-month project reviewed and compared the structure and delivery of services within the congregate dining and friendly visiting programs run out of three branches of Community Home Assistance for Seniors (CHATS).

    9327_ Support Clusters for Older Adults
    This was a community-based project to document, evaluate, and disseminate the results of a demonstration project that forms support clusters around vulnerable adults who are socially isolated and in a situation of risk. The project was a collaborative effort with RAISE Home Support for the Elderly, and the Support Clusters Network of Ontario. The work was funded by Ontario Trillium Foundation.
    9328_ Violence Against Women with Developmental Challenges: Prevention and Education

    This project involved the development of training resources and an interactive drama presentation relevant to the self-identified needs of women with developmental disabilities. The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation funded the first phase and Canadian Women's Foundation funded the second phase.