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Innovations Institute advances research-based, community centered, and transformative solutions for child-, youth-and family-serving public systems, and supports the workforce within these systems.

11/24/2025

🚀 Ready to make a real impact in children’s behavioral health?

Innovations Institute at the UConn School of Social Work is seeking an early-career researcher for the Sheila A. Pires Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Child, Youth & Family Behavioral Health Policy—a role designed for those who want their research to move systems, not just sit on a shelf.

What you’ll do:
🔍 Conduct applied research on behavioral health systems & financing
🤝 Collaborate with agencies, communities & national partners
🎓 Grow under the guidance of top experts in policy & systems transformation

📅 Start: Spring/Summer 2026
🌍 Remote position; travel to Hartford, CT required a few times per year
🔗 Learn more + apply: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc

11/21/2025

Part 2 of Johanna Bergan, Gina Albano & Rowan Willis-Gorman's conversation about Next Generation Recovery Leaders on the C4 Innovations podcast is now available!

Check out the episode: s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt2
Missed Part 1? Listen here: s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt1

11/20/2025

🎓 Are you considering a Master's in Social Work degree? 🎓

UConn School of Social Work is offering several upcoming virtual information sessions! Learn more about the degree program including curriculum, field education, and options for completing the degree.

The SSW is also offering 2 special information sessions on the Connecticut ¡Adelante! program for bilingual English/Spanish students.

Information sessions start today!

Learn more & register: https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/portal/msw_infosessions

11/19/2025

📅 Mark your calendars for December 2, 2025!

💫 Transforming youth- and family-serving systems is work that’s never truly finished. Across the country, we continue to face complex, layered challenges that test even the most innovative thinkers and change agents in our field.

✨ This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support Innovations Institute UConn School of Social Work as we tackle these challenges with clarity, purpose, and a commitment to systems that help children, youth, and families thrive.

🔗 Learn more: s.uconn.edu/giving-tues

11/18/2025

🌟 Shape the Future of Youth & Family Behavioral Health!

Innovations Institute at the UConn School of Social Work is seeking a bold, early-career researcher to fill the Sheila A Pires Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Child, Youth & Family Behavioral Health Policy.

• Dive deep into policy & finance reform, implementation science, systems design, and strategic translation for child, youth & family services.
• Partner with public-sector agencies, community stakeholders, and national networks to turn research into real-world impact.
• Receive mentorship and professional development to accelerate your path in research, academia or policy leadership.

📅 Expected start date Spring/Summer 2026
📍 Position is fully remote with expected travel to Hartford, CT, at least twice annually.
🔗 Apply now: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc
➡️ Position open until filled; applications reviewed on a rolling basis

11/17/2025

🚨 The Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association's (FREDLA) Call for Proposals deadline for the 2026 Parent Peer Support Institute has been extended!

Proposals are now due by Monday 12/1/2025.

Submit your proposal for the following categories:
- The Practice of Parent Peer Support
- Supervision and Support of PPSPs
- Innovation, Evaluation & Implementation of PPS

For more information & the call for proposals form: https://bit.ly/47mBG4l

11/14/2025

Don't miss next week's "Family Engagement" webinar from our Parent, Infant & Early Childhood (PIEC) team!

This monthly Pyramid Model Practice webinar is designed for early childhood educators and childcare providers, but all are welcome.

🖥️ Monthly Pyramid Model Practice Webinar – Family Engagement
📆 Tuesday, 11/18 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
🎫 Learn more & register: s.uconn.edu/11-18-piec

11/13/2025

Closing out the inspiring October with a reminder from Lise Fox, PhD: “When there’s a crisis, at the end of the day, you plan for a long-term solution—you don’t just hope the crisis won’t be there tomorrow.”

See how policy meets practice in our recent TA Telegram Policy Corner, authored by the Co-Director of our Parent, Infant & Early Childhood Team ➡️ s.uconn.edu/nov.telegram

Stay connected with research, tools & events from Innovations—subscribe to the TA Telegram ➡️ s.uconn.edu/subscribe2ii

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations Connecticut Office of Early Childhood UConn School of Social Work

11/12/2025

📢 Calling Early-Career Scholars in Child, Youth & Family Behavioral Health!

Are you passionate about policy, systems change, and enhancing outcomes for children, youth and families? Innovations Institute at the UConn School of Social Work invites applications for the Sheila A. Pires Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Child, Youth & Family Behavioral Health Policy.

✔ Engage in applied research on behavioral-health systems, policy & finance reform, workforce development & service-array implementation.
✔ Access rich data sources, collaborate with public agencies & national organizations, receive mentorship from leading experts.
✔ Build a career in academia, policy, or research—contribute to evidence, translation & transformation in public-sector youth & family services.

📅 Expected start date Spring/Summer 2026
📍 Fully remote with expected travel to Hartford, CT, at least twice annually.
🔗 Apply now: s.uconn.edu/pires-postdoc
➡️ Position open until filled; applications reviewed on a rolling basis

11/11/2025

We're proud to share that Johanna Bergan, Program Manager at Innovations and a national leader in youth engagement and recovery, joined the latest episode of C4 Innovations "Changing the Conversation" podcast.

Together with host Rowan Willis-Gorman, and alongside Lead Youth Wellness Coach Gina Albano, they explore how youth and young adult leaders are shaping the future of peer support, recovery, and systems transformation.

Check out the episode: s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt1

Look out for Part 2 of this conversation on November 17!

11/10/2025

La primera conferencia del modelo pirámide del noreste fué un éxito con seis sesiones La primera conferencia del modelo pirámide del noreste fué un éxito con seis sesiones proporcionadas en español con tópicos variados incluyendo el cerebro social y la pirámide en el cuidado infantil familiar. ¡Gracias a todos los asistentes!
The first Northeast Pyramid Model Conference was a success with six sessions provided in Spanish with varied topics including the social brain and the Pyramid in family child care. Thank you to all who attended!

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood UConn School of Social Work

11/07/2025

On behalf of the Innovations team working at the inaugural Conference, a heartfelt thank you to all who attended!

We held over 36 workshops with almost 450 attendees, 16 exhibitors, 2 keynotes with Lise Fox, PhD from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations and Jeanette Betancourt from Sesame Workshop, resulting in wonderful connections among the community throughout the northeast region, and a celebration of all things .

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood UConn School of Social Work

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