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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.
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).
Meet Our Leadership Team
Sheri Madigan
Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Determinants of Child Development
Professor, University of Calgary
Clinical Psychology Program Director, University of Calgary
Gina Dimitropoulos
Full Professor, University of Calgary
Research Lead, Calgary Eating Disorders Program
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, University of Calgary
Wood’s Homes Research Chair in Children’s Mental Health in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Robbie Duschinsky
Head of the Applied Social Science Group within the Primary Care Unit, Sidney Sussex College
Director of Studies in Sociology, Sidney Sussex College
Senior Lecturer, Sidney Sussex College
Audrey-Ann Deneault
Assistant Professor, Université de Montréal
Founder of EducoFamille
Director of the RISE Lab
Marissa Nivison
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Calgary
Miriam Steele
Alfred J. and Monette C. Marrow Professor of Clinical Psychology, The New School
Co-Director of Center for Attachment Research, The New School
Our Members
Empowering caregivers with evidence-based tools for strong caregiver-child bonds
