Vision

The Offord Centre for Child Studies will generate new knowledge to improve the mental health of children and youth.

Mission

The Offord Centre for Child Studies leads the search for solutions that enhance the mental health of children by:

• Leading scientific research that influences programs, policies and solutions that improve children’s life opportunities;
• Forging partnerships with key stakeholders and policy-makers to apply research findings through families and communities to have maximum positive impact on children’s development;
• Training the next generation of scientists and policy makers to carry on this mission.