The Families, Schools, and Communities Translational Research Lab

The Families, Schools and Communities Translational Research Lab at The University of Texas at Austin College of Education focuses on developing and rigorously testing evidence-informed health promotion, prevention and intervention programs intended to benefit children and families, particularly those living in stressful circumstances as well as those who are often marginalized in our society.

In developing programs, we strive to take the best evidence from research and put it into practice to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes and decrease the likelihood of problematic outcomes for children and families. In our examinations of program outcomes, and of mediators and moderators of those outcomes, we strive to use the best statistical methods available.

We do our work in partnership with schools and community-based non-profit organizations as well as other service systems, institutions, and individuals relevant to the health and well-being of children and families. Our work takes place in close collaboration with academic partners from around the U.S. and the world.