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Mission & Vision
The mission of the CARE Collaboration is to transform the way we assess, apply, and share knowledge about caregiving and attachment to bolster the workforce responsible for shaping children’s lives during crucial moments in their development.
The vision is to address knowledge gaps, enhance global partnerships, and ensure culturally responsive solutions, especially in underserved contexts. Over time, we aim to create a supportive network environment that connects diverse global partners with both well-served and underserved communities, with plans to expand efforts to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
About us
We are a consortium of over 300 international researchers, clinicians, and partners collaborating to bridge the research-to-practice gap in child attachment. Our diverse team is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practices in child attachment to ensure the well-being of children worldwide. Through our collective expertise and collaborative efforts, we strive to make meaningful contributions to the field and promote secure and healthy attachment relationships for all children.
Partners
Attachment & Human Development
BUP Innlandet
BUP Luleå/Boden
Centre de recherche universitaire sur les jeunes et les familles, Université Laval
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
PEDAL: Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development
The New School
The University of Cambridge Public Health and Primary Care
Strong Minds, Strong Kids
Université du Québec à Montréal
Zero to Thrive
Université de Montréal
Children’s Healthcare Canada and Pediatric Chairs of Canada
Family and Child Services of Guelph
Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion
Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions
Ibero-American Attachment Network
Society for Emotion and Attachment Studies
World Association for Infant Mental Health
Leadership Team
Sheri Madigan
Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Determinants of Child Development
Clinical Psychology Program Director
University of Calgary
Gina Dimitropoulos
Full Professor University of Calgary
Research Scientist Kickstand-Provincial Integrated Youth Service
Co-Director of Research National Child and Youth Advocacy Research Knowledge Centre
Co-Research Lead Pathways to Prevention: A Centre for Childhood Trauma at Hull Services
Angelique Jenney
Associate Professor
Wood’s Homes Research Chair in Children’s Mental Health, Faculty of Social Work
University of Calgary
Robbie Duschinsky
Head of the Applied Social Science Group, Primary Care Unit
Director of Studies in Sociology and Senior Lecturer
Sidney Sussex College
Audrey-Ann Deneault
Assistant Professor Université de Montréal
Founder, EducoFamille
Director, The RISE Lab
Marissa Nivison
Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Calgary
Co-Lead, CARE Collaboration Attachment Research Mentorship Program
Allice Phillips
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Cambridge
Co-Lead, CARE Collaboration Caregiving and Attachment Measurement
Miriam Steele
Alfred J. and Monette C. Marrow Professor of Clinical Psychology
Co-Director of Center for Attachment Research
The New School
Members
Empowering caregivers with evidence-based tools for strong caregiver-child bonds
