Projects

Chapin Hall is committed to accelerating innovation by connecting rigorous research to everyday practice. We work hand-in-hand with providers, practitioners and policy makers to apply knowledge for lasting results for children and families. Read more below about our current projects.

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Equity First Summer Associates Program to Expand Pool of Researchers Informed by Life Experiences
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Improving the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
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Cash with Care Evaluation: Supporting Transitions Through Engagement with Programs (STEP) Study
As part of the Insight to Impact (i2i) partnership with Covenant House International to identify causes and solutions to youth homelessness, Chapin...
California Prevention Services Continuous Quality Improvement Initiative
Chapin Hall is partnering with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to build, implement, and sustain a comprehensive Continuous Quality...
Child Welfare Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
This brief helps child welfare leaders navigate the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill...
How Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affect Child Welfare?
Chapin Hall Media Manager Colleen Sharkey sat down with Chapin Hall experts to take a closer look at the...
Insight to Impact: Youth Homelessness Project Launched
Chapin Hall and Covenant House, together with the youth they serve, are launching a project to change the trajectory of youth experiencing housing...
Top Takeaways from 2025 Casey Family Programs and Chapin Hall Community Pathways Convening
This report shares key takeaways from the Community Pathway Convening in July 2025, focusing on collaboration between child welfare, community agencies, and...