The Community Partnership Core (CPC) reimagines the relationship between researchers and community members in recognition of the unique and needed value in community perspective and expertise garnered from lived experience.
Reinforced by partnerships with community-based organizations, the CPC aims to promote and demonstrate consistent community engagement in a meaningful and just manner to understand and prioritize the needs of women as they relate to maternal behavioral health (MBH) conditions.

January 30, 2026
Congratulations to our CPC team, the recipient of the 2025 NIH IMPROVE People’s Choice Award for their submitted data Mosaic which elevated community-defined maternal behavioral health priorities through participatory methods.

September 9, 2026
Explore the poster presentations featured at Starting Strong 2026. Browse the abstracts below to learn more about research and innovative approaches addressing pregnancy, opioid use, maternal health equity, treatment and recovery, policy, and maternal and neonatal health.
This section highlights current and upcoming opportunities to engage with CORAL through funding, training, research, and collaborative activities. Please explore and contact us if you would like additional information or have questions about how to get involved.

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