Working together to transform environments and conditions to assure health and well-being for all.
Our Mission
Supporting community health and development through collaborative research and evaluation, teaching and training, and technical support and capacity building.
Recent Highlights
ThrYve Partnering in KU Grant Awarded to Study Transportation Needs for Underrepresented Youths in KC Area
The University of Kansas has received a federal planning grant for a project aimed at helping Kansas City leaders figure out how to connect underserved teens to out-of-school activities and opportunities. Under the guidance of Dr.
REVIVE: A collaboration to help reduce youth violence
REVIVE, or Reducing the Effects of Violence through Intervention and Victim Empowerment, is a collaboration among the Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, Wyandotte County Community Correc
Examining the Capacity of the Juvenile Justice System in Wyandotte County’s Judicial District #29
The juvenile justice system for JD #29 in Wyandotte County was examined with the aim of enhancing the capacity to systematically collect and use data to inform decision-making.
KU Researchers Develop New Toolkit for Social Justice Action
The Justice Action Toolkit distills the helpful resources from the Community Tool Box for those seeking to create social change.
Services
The Center for Community Health and Development offers a variety of services to support the work of promoting community health and development.
Community Check Box Evaluation System
A web-based recording, measurement, and reporting tool for community work that helps practitioners document their community change efforts and share success stories with funders and other stakeholders.
Evaluation
Our Center provides support and evaluation services for local, state, national, and international initiatives.
Community Tool Box Training Curriculum
Our center has developed a training curriculum based on the Community Tool Box that outlines 16 competencies for promoting community health and development.
Capacity Building Trainings
People taking action need skills in core areas including assessment, planning, advocacy, evaluation, and sustainability.
Community Health Assessment and Planning
Our center employs a multi-method, collaborative approach to assessing community needs and resources.
Facilitation of Community Processes
Our experience includes small and large group facilitation, including coalition meetings, board retreats, town hall meetings/ listening sessions, focus groups, PhotoVoice initiatives, and collaborative community planning.
Customized Community WorkStations
WorkStations provide integrated supports for building capacity, documenting and evaluating efforts, and co-learning within and among community initiatives.
Learn More About the Community Tool Box
The Community Tool Box is about empowering people with tools to change our world. Visit the Tool Box to discover thousands of pages of tips and tools for taking action on issues that matter.
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