Supporting Young Parents in Higher Education This brief shares advice from real-world programs aimed at supporting college students who are also young parents. Learn more. Read More
Unlocking the Gate What We Know About Improving Developmental Education This report explores challenges in developmental education and shares reform strategies with promise for boosting college success and driving real change. Read More
Developing a Neighborhood-Focused Agenda Tools for Cities Getting Started This guide shows how city governments can become more neighborhood-focused to improve blighted conditions in inner cities across the United States. Read More
Orienting Youth Services Around Young People's Needs Strategies Fom Three Service-Providing Partnerships in the Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential Initiative This report shares promising strategies and lessons from LEAP partnerships that prioritized support for youth and young parents. Learn more. Read More
County Officials Perceptions and Use of KIDS COUNT This report shows how counties use KIDS COUNT data — why they need it, how they access it and what child and family stats guide local decision-making. Read More
Internet-based Children's Data Users Perceptions of KIDS COUNT This brief presents survey data on KIDS COUNT products from users of the internet-based Child Trends Databank. Read More
Systems Reform in the Jobs Initiative Lessons from Using the Framework for Labor Market Systems Reform This policy brief looks at the challenges and opportunities of pursuing systems change related to job retention and advancement for low-income workers. Read More
Advice to a New Child Services Leader This paper shares insights from retired judge James Payne to guide new leaders in public child-serving systems. Read More
Social Networks and Civic Participation in Making Connections Neighborhoods: Cross-Site Brief This brief uses survey data from 10 sites to explore how residents connect with each other and local institutions across social and economic contexts. Read More
Understanding the State of Knowledge of Youth Engagement Financing and Sustainability This report outlines costs, funding strategies, and steps funders can take to help youth programs grow, thrive and empower young people long-term. Read More
