Housed at UNC-CH, the Family Journeys Co-Lab (FJ Co-Lab) aims to translate interdisciplinary research into programs designed to support children, their families, and the institutions that serve them. Our focus is on preventing harm and promoting well-being across the first three decades of life. Through collaborations (or Co-Labs) with scientists, providers, community partners, and families, we seek to create knowledge, tools, and programs that nurture healing and thriving, particularly in opportunity (formerly termed at-risk) contexts. As a Co-Lab, we highly value different perspectives and diversity in all forms. We are a community of scholars who value diversity, equity and inclusion in all forms. To learn more about how we embody that commitment, see our code of conduct.
Our Team
Andrea Hussong
DIRECTORAmanda Haik
UNC-CH GRADUATE STUDENTRachel Petrie
UNC-CH GRADUATE STUDENTMaku Orleans-Pobee
UNC-CH GRADUATE STUDENTInterns, Volunteers, Work Study Students
Hua Bai
Caitlyn Esparza
Cabel Jarrett
Bella Lecci
Lily Linton
Ma'kylah Lucas
Juliana Tovar