"Research on the shelf helps no one until it moves off the shelf. This book can help us all cross the bridge between science and practice, in the service of the children who depend on us."
— Donald M. Berwick, M.D., M.P.P., president and CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Boston, Massachusetts

"For too long, health services research has ignored childrens health care issues and has been too theoretical to be useful in real-life settings. This book addresses both concerns, making health services research both pragmatic and relevant to improving outcomes for children and families."
— Charles J. Homer, M.D., M.P.H., CEO, National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality, Boston, Massachusetts

"This outstanding volume takes enormous strides forward in showing how excellent social science and excellent medicine come together for the betterment of children's health and well-being. A must-read for professionals interested in how the socio-cultural context and medicine come together in partnership."
— Jill E. Korbin, Ph.D., professor of anthropology and associate dean of arts and sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio; codirector, Schubert Center for Child Development; and director, Childhood Studies Program

"This volume provides a unique and important contribution to the developing field of child health services research. Its focus on practical issues in a community context will be extremely useful to both the novice and more experienced researchers."
— Neal Halfon, M.D., M.P.H., professor of pediatrics and public health, University of Southern California, and director of the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families, and Communities