Tapping the Power of Social Networks Understanding the Role of Social Networks in Strengthening Families and Transforming Communities This report examines research and observations around the power of social networks, including the relationship between social networks and key results of the Making Connections initiative. Read More
School Readiness, Full-Day Kindergarten, and Student Achievement An Empirical Investigation Using data from Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998–1999, this report examines the relationship between a child's preparedness for kindergarten and their achievements in math and reading through grade 5, and whether program components like full-day kindergarten help or hinder development of academic and non-academic skills. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities for Youth in Transition This 2006 fact sheet brings awareness to racial bias and the issue of youth in transition. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities for Neighborhood Vitality This fact sheet brings awareness to neighborhood discrimination as a factor of racial bias. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities for Rural Family Economic Success Economic impact laws that appeared race-neutral have had significant impact on poor people of color in rural areas. This 2006 fact sheet brings awareness to the rural economic and race issue. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunity in Adolescent Reproductive Health This 2006 fact sheet brings awareness to the issue of racial inequality and teen pregnancy. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities for Family and Community Economic Success This fact sheet offers a quick source for analysis and strategies related to issues of racial inequity surrounding family economic success. Read More
Social Networks Make a Difference Family Economic Success This report explores how social networks support families and highlights three key strategies: asset building, jobs and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities for Income Security This brief shows the racial barriers to minorities having income security and presents policy strategies to conquer embedded racial discrimination. Read More
Race Matters: System Reform Strategies This government-focused agency review tool outlines policies and practices that could benefit from a racial bias review. Read More
