Community Collaboration
We partner with communities and community organizations to implement and evaluate programs intended to improve outcomes.
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Training and Transitional 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 (PNG file)
Program Evaluation
We collaborate with community agencies to provide process and outcome evaluation of the implementation of interventions.
Research and Development
We develop new tools and interventions, test basic science hypotheses, and explore applied research questions.
COVID-19 Resources
My Teacher Wears a Mask
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.
Coping with COVID
This is a resource for center administrators using the 10 Components of Trauma-Informed Care to support children during/after COVID crisis.
Coping With COVID (PDF download)
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.
RED News
Article shines spotlight on DFPM-RED’s Project PLAY
A recent article in The 19th discusses the links between mental health support and the lowering of expulsion rates in schools. The article features the work of DFPM-RED’s Project PLAY and highlights the great work of DFPM-RED team member Elizabeth Waldrum. Read the full article here.
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Blue & You awards $1.95 million grant to include new K-12 project led by DFPM-RED’s Dr. Nikki Edge.
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Blue & You Foundation has awarded a $1.2 million grant to UAMS Arkansas Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools (TRIS), a program in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Education and multiple statewide partners designed to build trauma-informed schools in which all staff, students, families and community members recognize and […]
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New DFPM-RED Faculty Member Receives $2 Million Grant Award
During her initial week as a newly promoted faculty member, Isis Martel, M.S., an Instructor in the Research and Evaluation Division (RED) of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, was awarded a five year, $2 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The grant was awarded for a new […]
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Sen. John Boozman visits UAMS GAP facility.
Sen. John Boozman was in Prescott Wednesday for a tour of the UAMS GAP facility. UAMS was represented by Michael Keck, Mark Golden, and DFPM-RED’s Dr. Nikki Edge. Several local dignitaries were on hand for the visit as well. The visit was covered by local media: https://www.hopeprescott.com/2021/06/boozman-visits-gap-center/
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