Our Goals

The Baker Center promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy. Our overarching mission is to improve the lives of families impacted by behavioral health disorders. We believe in a community-based participatory research approach that integrates community perspectives across all phases of research design. Our method is grounded in ongoing quality improvement, with strong partnerships and community collaborations as the foundation of our work. 

Our Implementation Research Division is transitioning to the University of Pennsylvania Center for Mental Health in February 2026.