Children
How do you measure a child’s health, development or well-being? Once a child is born, there’s no lifelong Apgar score to assess how they continue to develop cognitively, emotionally and physically.
Latest in Children
Unemployment and Family Homelessness: The Nation's Crisis, New York City's Experience
The report explores public assistance programs in New York City, where the number of families and children living in homeless shelters in 2010 is expected to increase by 13 and 15 percent, respectively.
“There’s No Place Like Home: Home Visiting Programs Can Support Pregnant Women and New Parents”
The brief reviews the effectiveness of existing home visiting programs for vulnerable families.
“Maternal Depression Can Undermine the Development of Young Children”
The report explores recent research on the effects of maternal depression on families and children.
“Why Are Young Children Missed So Often in the Census?”
The study explores why more than 1 million children under age 10 and more than three-quarters of a million children under age 5 were missed in the 2000 Decennial Census.
“Financial Burden of Raising Children With Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN): Association with state policy choices”
The study suggests that financial burdens are deepening for families with disabled children, with Medicaid and SCHIP expenses varying widely by state.
“Rural and Urban Children Have Lower Rates of Health Insurance Coverage and are More Often Covered by Public Plans”
The research brief finds that 1 in 10 American children has no health insurance coverage, and insurance rates vary considerably by geographic area.
“Mama Says: A National Survey of Moms’ Attitudes on Fathering”
The national survey finds that 93 percent of mothers believe there is a father absence crisis in America.
“How TANF Can Support Positive Parenting Relationships and Foster Father Involvement”
The report calls for improvements to federal services aimed at helping parents who live apart, including mediation, parent education and counseling.
“Underperforming Schools and the Education of Vulnerable Children”
The research brief suggests that underperforming schools could improve by connecting students with social workers and mental health professionals.
“Internet Predators, Privacy, Porn: Are parents concerned?”
A survey of parent's concerns over children’s Internet safety in relation to sexual predators, online games, gambling and cyber bullying.
“Stress in America 2009”
The nationwide survey suggests that stress and worry are having more of an impact on young people than parents believe.
"The State of City Leadership for Children and Families"
The report highlights the broad range of emerging trends in local policy efforts to promote child and family well-being.
“Behind International Rankings of Infant Mortality: How the United States Compares with Europe”
Data suggest that much of the high infant mortality rate in the United States is due to the high percentage of preterm births.
“Family Mobility and Neighborhood Change: New evidence and implications for community initiatives”
An analysis of residential mobility and neighborhood-based initiatives aimed at low-income, disadvantaged children and families.
“A Look at Community Schools”
An overview of community schools in the United States and how such programs can decrease poverty’s detrimental effect on students.
