At the PRC we demonstrate the following values in our interactions with each other and when conducting research: 

• Strengths-based 
• Evidence-based 
• Equitable 
• Inclusive 
• Transparent 
• Respectful 
• Curious
• Caring 
• Collaborative 
• Self-aware 
• Integrity

The goals of the PRC are to:

1. Conduct rigorous, mixed-methods research with a focus on intervention early in the life cycle to inform policy and practice for promoting the health of children, families, and their communities. 
2. Use a systematic approach and framework to develop and test preventive interventions to determine if they improve the health of children, families, and communities.
3. Conduct research to determine who has access to, engages with, and benefits from preventive interventions implemented early in the life cycle to improve the health of children and families with the aim of increasing equity in communities.
4. Create and maintain a collaborative network of researchers across the University of Colorado and globally with a focus on prevention science to improve parental and child health. 
5. Conduct research using an equity lens throughout all stages from conception to dissemination. 
6. Intentionally and authentically engage with the community affected by the research for all research conducted at the PRC.
7. Conduct research that moves the field forward on collaboration between systems involved in promoting the health of children, families, and their communities. 
8. Collaborate with the National Service Office for NFP and Child First to study augmentations and innovations to NFP and Child First.   
9. Build a community of caring and diverse researchers and practitioners that supports students and young investigators and diversifies the workforce.    
10. Serve as a hub for providing education on topics consistent with the mission and goals of the Center including:
    
    • Prevention science 
    • Mixed-methods research
    • Systems collaboration
    • Community engagement and equity-oriented research, and 
    • Parenting and early childhood development.
      
11. Support development, adaptation, and testing of the NFP model globally.
12. Provide consultation and guidance to the National Service Office for NFP and Child First in the areas of program implementation and program improvement.
13. Collaborate with individuals and agencies in local, national, and international contexts to actively promote evidence-based preventive interventions implemented early in the life cycle to improve the health of children, families, and communities.  
14. Conduct our work in a fiscally responsible, transparent, and sustainable manner.