Welcome to the QIC-EC

The Quality Improvement Center on Early Childhood is a five-year project to generate and disseminate new knowledge and robust evidence about programs and strategies that contribute to child maltreatment prevention and optimal development for infants and young children (0-5) and their families, including those impacted by HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, or abandonment. A service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, USDHHS, the QIC-EC was awarded to the Center for the Study of Social Policy, partnering with ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, and the Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds.

News

February 10, 2010

The QIC-EC is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Applications (RFA) for Dissertation Support for advanced-level doctoral students conducting research on preventing the abuse and neglect of infants and young children (0-5) and promoting child and family well-being. Learn more about this opportunity, a pre-application technical assistance webinar for potential applicants, and download the RFA HERE.

The deadline for applications for dissertation support is June 9, 2010.

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