Families and Communities

There may be no two words more difficult to define in the 21st century than ‘family’ or ‘community’. Both are affected by sweeping changes in demographics, immigration, the economy, geography, kinship, legal definitions and even societal norms. (Photo: Los Angeles Times)

Families and Communities

Latest in Families and Communities

Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs

Research, Reports & Data — February 02, 2012, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published new regulations that require HUD’s core housing programs to be open to all eligible people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Playgrounds and Prejudice: Elementary school climate in the United States

Research, Reports & Data — January 25, 2012, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

The report examines the experiences of elementary school students and teachers with bullying, and their ideas about gender expression and family diversity.

Opportunity Road: the promise and challenge of America’s forgotten youth

Research, Reports & Data — January 12, 2012, America's Promise Alliance

The report examines youth who are detached from school and work and highlights programs that successfully reconnect them to society.

Changing Families, Changing Workplaces

Research, Reports & Data — December 19, 2011, The Future of Children

Over the past 50 years, U.S. families and workplaces have changed dramatically. The report tracks these changes and conveys how they pose different challenges for families at different points along the income distribution.

America’s Youngest Outcasts 2010

Research, Reports & Data — December 19, 2011, The National Center on Family Homelessness

The report looks at trends in child homelessness from 2006 to 2010 and finds that more than 1.6 million children are homeless in America.

The 22nd Annual KIDS COUNT Data Book Preview

Research, Reports & Data — August 05, 2011, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

The 22nd KIDS COUNT Data Book will be released on August 17. Reporters can access the Data Book on an embargoed basis.

Effect of Soldiers’ Deployment on Children’s Academic Performance and Behavioral Health

Research, Reports & Data — May 09, 2011, RAND Corporation

Army children whose parents have deployed 19 months or longer have lower test scores than their peers and may display social, emotional or behavioral problems at school.

How Rural New Hampshire Residents Struggle to Secure Healthy, Affordable Foods

Research, Reports & Data — February 23, 2011, Carsey Institute, University of New Hampshire

The issue brief captures some of the difficulties rural New Hampshire families face in attempting to secure healthy, affordable foods.

Modern Family

Research, Reports & Data — November 15, 2010, Urbanite Baltimore Magazine

Urbanite Baltimore Magazine's November 2010 special issue focuses on the family.

Sharp Increase in Children with Grandparent Caregivers

Research, Reports & Data — September 10, 2010, Pew Research Center

Since the recession began in 2007, there has been a sharp increase in the number of children being cared for by their grandparents.

Helping Children and Families by Addressing Low-income Fathers

Research, Reports & Data — June 29, 2010, Center for American Progress

The report urges policymakers to further include men within the notion of "family" policy.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCES

resource — June 23, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Health and Safety, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES: AN INTRODUCTION

resource — June 14, 2009

PARENTING RESOURCES

resource — June 14, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Parenting, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.

DEMOGRAPHICS AND IMMIGRATION RESOURCES

resource — June 06, 2009

A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Demographics and Immigration, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.