The Offord Centre for Child Studies Information

Welcome to the Offord Centre for Child Studies! We are a multidisciplinary research institute envisioning optimal health and well-being for all children, youth, and those who care for them. Established in 1992 and founded by the late Dr. Dan Offord, The Offord Centre for Child Studies is a Canadian children’s health research centre, affiliated with McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster Children’s Hospital. The Offord Centre, comprised of McMaster faculty researchers and staff, primarily operates in offices at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. Through collaboration across fields such as child psychiatry, psychology, epidemiology, pediatrics, policy development, social work, and nursing, the Offord Centre’s aim is to better understand children’s mental health with the overall goal of improving the lives of children and youth. We develop research projects, studies, and programs, designed to support children and families while informing policy systems and care worldwide. Social Media: Twitter: @offordcentre Instagram: @offordcentre