Child welfare
Nutrition Supports for Families with Young Children: An Equity-Focused Policy Research Agenda
Policy Brief
Oct 9, 2018
This brief highlights evidence on nutrition supports for families with young children and proposes a policy-focused research agenda designed to address knowledge gaps in two areas: (1) understanding disparities in participation in nutrition supports and (2) assessing strategies to increase access to
Developing an Equity-Focused Policy Research Agenda for Low-Income Families with Young Children
Policy Brief
Oct 9, 2018
Research shows that the earliest years of life are a critical period of human development. Young children’s earliest relationships and experiences have a strong influence on brain development and future health and well-being.
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FACES 2014 Data Shed Light on Developmental Progress of Head Start Children and Head Start Leadership Characteristics

Research
Oct 3, 2018
Two new research briefs use recent data from the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES 2014) to explore characteristics of children enrolled in Head Start and the leaders and teachers who guide the programs.
Reducing Disparities: An Equity-Focused Research Agenda to Improve Children's Well-Being
Video
Oct 10, 2018
On October 10, 2018, from 3:00–4:30 p.m.
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The Opportunity Atlas
Interactive
Which neighborhoods in America offer children the best chance to rise out of poverty? The Opportunity Atlas answers this question using anonymous data following 20 million Americans from childhood to their mid-30s.