Past Projects
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These projects were completed in or prior to December, 2024.
Scoping Review of Trauma-Informed Approaches for Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use(d) Alcohol During Pregnancy
As the title suggests, we conducted a rigorous scoping review to synthesize existing literature and identify promising trauma-informed approaches to working with pregnant and/or parenting women who use alcohol. Our team of researchers, students, frontline staff, librarian, and content experts contributed to this review and after screening 7615 unique titles and abstracts, we based our analysis of 36 relevant studies.
Report on the Current State of Live-in/Intensive Day Programs for Pregnant and Parenting Youth, their infants and Children in Ontario
This study reviewed and assessed the current models of live-in and intensive day treatment/programs for pregnant youth and young parents and their infants that offer comprehensive mental health services – across Ontario. This study will help identify promising practices, explore factors that may influence engagement or disengagement of pregnant youth and young parents. This study was requested by the Ontario Association of Young Parents Agencies through the Laurier Hub for Community Solutions.
Funder: Abonia Centre, Ontario Association of Young Parents Agencies, and Mitacs
Scoping Review of Effective Strategies and Supports for Youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) transitioning in to Adulthood
Based on a request from organizational partners on the Waterloo Region Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Group, we conducted a scoping review of literature (published and grey) on effective and promising practices/supports for the transition from youth to adulthood for individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This review will be valuable to caregivers, community organizations, people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and other stakeholders who are involved in planning for successful and sustainable living, working, and social networking arrangements of people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Rapid Review on Housing for Adults with FASD
This rapid review summarizes and synthesized literature on supportive and independent housing programs and approaches with adults with FASD.
Funder: None. Completed as an undergraduate thesis project by Francesca Lee.
Peer Support Group for and by Youth with FASD in Waterloo Region: An Evaluation Study
This evaluation study is examined the experiences, successes, challenges, lessons learned, benefits, and recommendations - for and by adolescents with FASD peer support group in the Waterloo Region. This study was requested by Lutherwood.
Funder: None. Completed by a directed studies undergraduate student, Muskan Bajaj.
Chippewas of Nawash Asset Mapping Project
IIPW is worked on health and wellness programs/services asset mapping with Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. The purpose was to increase knowledge about the programs and services available to community members and bring attention to any gaps or duplications in services. We developed an asset map of existing health and wellness programs and services, created materials that are accessible for all community members, and a brief simulation training module for service providers and Band Councillors.