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Hallie E. Ford Center
The Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families promotes the development and well-being of children, youth and families by generating, translating and sharing research-based knowledge. The center advocates a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to research, training and outreach that has far-reaching consequences for Oregon and beyond.
“Our work begins with passion and leads to life-changing results. The center generates, translates and shares research-based knowledge to improve the health and well-being of children and families.”
Director Megan McClelland.
From the very first moments of life, the interactions a child has with the adults that care for it have profound and long-lasting effects.
Learn how we're helping to foster these relationships in meaningful ways through the distribution of free Bunny to Bunny books of rhymes and poems.
Event and Training Calendar
Take a look at all the upcoming events and trainings in the Hallie E. Ford Center.
With your help, we can generate, translate and share research-based knowledge that improves the health and well-being of children and families.
April 28, 2025
2PLAY Lab hosts regional sport psychology conference
Feb. 5, 2025
Global Science of Learning Education Network Scientist of the Month
Jan. 10, 2025
OSU 2Play Lab provides physical activity outlet for kids from Jackson Street Youth Services
Oct. 22, 2024
Years of learning how to hold a pencil, socialize with friends lost during pandemic
