Family assistance programs in Ames, Iowa

Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute (PPSI) is a research institution located at 2325 North Loop Drive in Ames, Iowa, United States. Our mission is to conduct prevention and health promotion research that positively impacts the health and well-being of youth, adults, families, and communities in Iowa and beyond. We focus on studying the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based interventions, while partnering with communities to build capacity and facilitate systems change for sustainability and public health impact. Through our work, we emphasize the development of implementation systems and training-technical assistance infrastructures for broader dissemination of evidence-based interventions. We believe that partnerships with communities are essential for creating positive, long-term outcomes for youth, adults, families, and communities. PPSI collaborates with scientists and practitioners nationally and internationally to support our mission.