Session: Developing and Sustaining Child Welfare Research University/Agency Partnerships: Opportunities and Strategies (Research that Promotes Sustainability and (re)Builds Strengths (January 15 - 18, 2009))

Diverse models of university/agency research partnerships can contribute to child welfare practice improvements, but they also face challenges in sustainability. This session will address emerging strategies for agenda development, garnering research funding, developing and expanding partnerships, and ensuring support for doctoral students and early career researchers.