Linking Home-Based Child Care and State-Funded Preschool The Community Connections Preschool Program (Illinois Action for Children) This report describes an evaluation of the Community Connections preschool program model, which uses classroom-based and home provider-based elements. Read More
KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot on Foster Care Placement New data show more foster kids are placed with families over institutions, with placement varying by age and state. Learn more. Read More
Foster Care to 21: Doing it Right Extending foster care to 21 can give youth more time, support and space to grow into thriving adults through developmentally appropriate programs. Read More
A Reference Manual for Child Tax Benefits This report explains tax benefits by family type, child policy structure, allowed credits and potential upcoming changes to the tax code. Read More
Racial Gaps in Early Childhood Socio-emotional Health, Developmental, and Educational Outcomes Among African-American Boys This report looks at black and white boys and how racial disparities emerge in early childhood, especially for kids in poverty. Read More
Ten Years of the EITC Movement Making Work Pay Then and Now This report discusses why the Earned Income Tax Credit is crucial for America’s working families because it encourages work and reduces poverty. Read More
Child Trends Data Snapshot Foster Care Foster Care Data Snapshot 2011 This Data Snapshot uses NCANDS data from state child welfare systems on investigated child maltreatment reports. Read More
Improving Access to Work Supports: Strengthening State Policies and Practices Strengthening State Policies and Practices This brief shares ideas and examples to improve access to work supports, backed by a national effort to help vulnerable working families thrive. Read More
How to Evaluate Choice and Promise Neighborhoods This brief describes key research questions to keep in mind when evaluating community development efforts. Read More
Child Trends Data Snapshot: Maltreatment Child Maltreatment Data Snapshot This snapshot reviews child maltreatment trends using national and state data, including a companion report on foster care trends from Child Trends. Read More
