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 The Centre for Child and Family Research (CCFR) is an independent research unit based in the Department of Social Sciences at Loughborough University. Established in 2002, the unit carries out high quality, policy relevant research into children, families and communities.
Our research is influential both nationally and internationally and provides the evidence base for the development of a wide range of policy initiatives to respond to diverse issues with an emphasis on those related to children in need.
Current research themes
 Outcomes for vulnerable children
Exploring costs and outcomes
(Includes the Cost Calculator for Children's Services)
Promoting the well being of children and young people
Promoting the well being of adults and the community
(includes the Growing Together research into Social and therapeutic horticulture)
Current news
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In 2005, our work contributed to Loughborough University being awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for evaluating and helping to develop social policy related programmes. Read more about the award here
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