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It will examine the daily living realities of families in need -- identifying the kinds of help such families prefer and the ones proving to be the most effective -- with greater emphasis on preven- tion rather thanmaatment. “Dr. Cameron will work with current service providers. academics and community leaders to research promising programs and interventions that better meet the needs of children and families before they hit a crisis point," said hike Fusco. dean of the faculty of social work "it is very important to yam! 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The faculty is already home to the Partnerships for Children and Families Project, a multi- year research eifon directed at understanding the lives and experiences of families served by Children's aid societies and mental health services Cameron has been research director since the projecl began. He's also been the principal investigator for several major research and demonstration projects focusing on interventions with vulnerable children and families, including studies of family support in child wel- fare. parem mutual aid organ- izations and intensive family preservation services "Dr. Cameron's extensive experience in child and family welfare made him the best choice after an exhaustive national search," said Fusco. "He's a recognized expert in the field. We: and pub- limes widely, and has organ- ized highly successful confer The chair will expand and build on the partnerships project and other eiforts relat- ed to child and familyweltisre