Siskin Center for Child and Family Research

The Siskin Center for Child and Family Research improves the quality of life for children of all abilities by conducting high-quality and important applied research, discovering effective and innovative methods of intervention with children and families, and discovering significant information about their development and functioning. The center's researchers will accomplish this mission by

• Conducting research within the Institute, in the community and internationally
• Presenting and disseminating information locally, across the United States and overseas
• Conducting Routines-Based Certification Institutes
• Establishing international partnerships
• Participating in statewide advocacy and initiatives in Tennessee
• Strengthening university collaborations
• Participating in citywide or countywide early-childhood initiatives
• Using the Siskin Centers for Early Learning as applied-research settings
• Establishing local services based on supporting research

Learn more by reading our research brochure.

Contact the Center for Child and Family Research by calling 423.648.1792 or by e-mail.