UAMS’ Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Research and Evaluation Division (DFPM RED) focuses on family and environmental factors linked with poor health, growth, and psychosocial development. We conduct research to test theoretical models, collaborate with community partners to implement and evaluate interventions, train on research-based curriculum, and translate those models into community settings.
Community Collaboration
We partner with communities and community organizations to implement and evaluate programs intended to improve outcomes.
Training & Translational Research
Many of our projects take research-based knowledge and translate it into practice. Our training programs target professionals in community-based settings such as early care and education, mental health, home visits, shelters, and substance abuse treatment.
See how our programs link to the Teaching Pyramid
Program Evaluation
We collaborate with community agencies to provide process and outcome evaluation of the implementation of interventions.
Research & Development
We develop new tools and interventions, test basic science hypotheses, and explore applied research questions.
We are very active!
View all Research & Evaluation Projects
View all Professional Development Opportunities
Covid-19 Resources
Our new social story, My Teacher Wears a Mask was created to help address any potential fear or apprehension experienced by young children due to new guidance related to teachers’ use of protective masks.
My Teacher Wears a Mask – Ebook
Coping with COVID is a resource for center administrators using the 10 Components of Trauma-Informed Care to support children during/after COVID crisis.
Arkansas Health and Education Hotline – DCCECE staff have been working at the Arkansas Health and Education Hotline to answer incoming calls from Child Care Centers who are experiencing a COVID related issue. The staff at the hotline are able to guide them through the next steps they need to take when they’ve had a positive case or a probable close contact.
If providers need help or have had a positive case, please direct them to the hotline 1-833-504-0155.
There is also a form they can complete before calling so that they have all the information they need. This form is attached and can also be found on our DHS DCCECE homepage at this LINK.
