About CYFS
CYFS was founded in 2004 as an interdisciplinary research center within the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. CYFS is supported by the university’s Program of Excellence and external grants, including federal, state, foundation and internal grants.
Supporting Nebraska's Future
Together with our partners in research, practice and policy, we develop research-based solutions and innovative approaches to support Nebraska’s schools, programs and families, which in turn, build strong, vibrant communities.
Programs aim to:
- Provide high-quality child care and education.
- Improve outcomes for youth and families.
- Strengthen rural schools and communities.
- Increase the state’s workforce capacity.
Our mission is to make a positive difference in people’s lives through research in the social, behavioral and educational sciences.
Our vision is that all children, youth, families and schools have the opportunity to realize their potential and reach beyond.
Our vision is that all children, youth, families and schools have the opportunity to realize their potential and reach beyond.
What We Do
We conduct, support and share research within the center’s primary research themes.
Conduct Research
CYFS faculty, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students and undergraduate students conduct research through grant-funded projects. Our projects span locally, nationally and internationally. They cover topics including school readiness, family-school partnerships, teacher coaching, and evaluation methodology.
We have a shared goal: to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Support Research
Our team provides comprehensive research support to faculty as they conceptualize, develop, submit and manage their grants. We also host presentations, special events and workshops to facilitate professional development and networking.
We’re committed to enhancing research capacity through collaboration.
Share Research
We partner with community agencies, practitioners and policymakers to share research findings. We share these findings through traditional avenues: academic conferences, journals and presentations. And we also share these findings through nontraditional platforms: public conferences, social media, webinars, email marketing and news releases.
We tell the story of research across audiences and platforms.