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Extend your reach with our new knowledge mobilization (KMb) quick guide

Posted on Monday, June 03, 2024 12:24 PM

Extend your reach with our new knowledge mobilization (KMb) quick guide

Are you looking to share the latest evidence with the right people at the right time? Our new resource, “Extend your reach: A quick guide to planning your knowledge mobilization initiative” can help. This practical tool outlines steps for planning and carrying out your knowledge mobilization activities. It includes:  

  • Tips on how to collaborate with key partners to plan and organize your KMb initiative.   
  • Tailored KMb planning...

New release! Clearer insights, bigger impact: A program evaluation toolkit

Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 03:44 PM

New release! Clearer insights, bigger impact: A program evaluation toolkit

After many months of hard work, we are excited to share our revamped program evaluation toolkit with you. 

The last toolkit, which was one of our most popular resources ever, was published nearly 15 years ago. Much has changed in the world of evaluation since then, so we have revised it to reflect new best practices — including more information on how to incorporate an equity-based and collaborative approach. 

Program...

Evaluation and quality improvement: Complementary approaches to improve your programs

Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:18 AM

Evaluation and quality improvement: Complementary approaches to improve your programs

We heard from our partners in the sector that there was a need for clarity and knowledge around the roles and the differences between evaluation and quality improvement.  

Most people understand that evaluation and quality improvement (QI) are both essential in enhancing the quality of programs in the child and youth mental health and addictions sector. However, choosing and implementing the most suitable method...

Heads up: We're growing our team!

Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 02:43 PM

Heads up: We’re growing our team!

The Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions is gearing up for a significant expansion of our team, with plans to hire for seven new positions in the coming weeks. As we continue our work advancing mental health, substance use health and addictions services across Ontario, these new roles will play a pivotal part in delivering on our mission.

We are seeking passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the...

The Knowledge Institute will bid farewell to Executive Director Purnima Sundar in June

Posted on Monday, February 12, 2024 02:02 PM

The Knowledge Institute will bid farewell to Executive Director Purnima Sundar in June

After 16 years of service at the Knowledge Institute, our esteemed Executive Director, Purnima Sundar, will be transitioning from her role at the end of June 2024.

As we bid farewell to Purnima, we celebrate her legacy and the solid foundation she leaves behind. Purnima's impact on our organization has been profound. From her early days as a Research and Knowledge Exchange Consultant to her current role as...