Child Trends

Description/Mission:

Child Trends is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization providing social science research to those who serve children and youth. Child Trends collects and analyzes data; conducts, synthesizes, and disseminates research; designs and evaluates programs; and develops and tests promising approaches to research in the field. Site provides current literature, data and policy information on selected child health issues.

At this site you can:

  • Read Child Trends' electronic newsletter on recent studies 
  • Search the data bank with the latest national trends and research on over 100 key indicators of child and youth well-being
  • Read a What Works a guide to effective programs for improving outcomes for children and youth 

Website: http://www.childtrends.org/index.cfm

Categories: Policy/Advocacy, Family Health Support