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· Aug 25
As students go #BackToSchool, we're excited to support all the people who care about educating our next generation. We love helping people go #FromDataToAction with our work at Child Trends. Have a great school year!
A recent Child Trends brief explores foundational considerations for those in the child care and early education (CCEE) sector to best support Indigenous families and communities. Our researchers developed four recommendations for research and evaluation efforts. www.childtrends.org/publications...
Honoring Indigenous Families’ Preferences and Contexts in Child Care and Early Education - Child Trends
For child care and early education to meet Indigenous families’ preferences, practitioners, researchers and evaluators, and funders should consider how Indigenous worldviews and community contexts sha...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM
A recent Child Trends brief explores foundational considerations for those in the child care and early education (CCEE) sector to best support Indigenous families and communities. Our researchers developed four recommendations for research and evaluation efforts. www.childtrends.org/publications...
Organizations and leaders across the business community have an opportunity to move beyond symbolic gestures to genuinely support employees’ sexual and reproductive health.
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Child Trends’ latest brief highlights several factors that may be keeping employers from taking advantage of timely opportunities to promote sexual and reproductive health-related benefits that support well-being, productivity, and retention.
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How Employers Can Meaningfully Support Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Workplace - Child Trends
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February 13, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Organizations and leaders across the business community have an opportunity to move beyond symbolic gestures to genuinely support employees’ sexual and reproductive health.
www.childtrends.org/publications...
www.childtrends.org/publications...
Child Trends’ latest brief highlights several factors that may be keeping employers from taking advantage of timely opportunities to promote sexual and reproductive health-related benefits that support well-being, productivity, and retention.
www.childtrends.org/publications...
www.childtrends.org/publications...
How Employers Can Meaningfully Support Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Workplace - Child Trends
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February 13, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Child Trends’ latest brief highlights several factors that may be keeping employers from taking advantage of timely opportunities to promote sexual and reproductive health-related benefits that support well-being, productivity, and retention.
www.childtrends.org/publications...
www.childtrends.org/publications...
Our new analysis of federal data shows that 2/3 of foster youth remain stably housed through age 21. Research shows that young people transitioning out of foster care are best positioned to achieve their goals when they have a foundation of stable housing. www.childtrends.org/publications...
Two Thirds of Foster Youth Remain Stably Housed Through Age 21 - Child Trends
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February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Our new analysis of federal data shows that 2/3 of foster youth remain stably housed through age 21. Research shows that young people transitioning out of foster care are best positioned to achieve their goals when they have a foundation of stable housing. www.childtrends.org/publications...
In 2023, 7% of women who gave birth in the United States received late (beginning in the third trimester) or no prenatal care, according to data from the National Vital Statistics System. Read more in our latest blog.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
In 2023, 7% of women who gave birth in the United States received late (beginning in the third trimester) or no prenatal care, according to data from the National Vital Statistics System. Read more in our latest blog.
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Fewer high school students say they’ve had sex, and this number has been trending downward over the past three decades. Jenn Rogers, senior program area director for sexual and reproductive health at Child Trends, explains the data behind the trend. www.childtrends.org/publications...
Fewer High Schoolers Say They’ve Had Sex - Child Trends
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February 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Fewer high school students say they’ve had sex, and this number has been trending downward over the past three decades. Jenn Rogers, senior program area director for sexual and reproductive health at Child Trends, explains the data behind the trend. www.childtrends.org/publications...
Hearing directly from young workers about their wants and needs can help companies attract, retain, and support a stronger future workforce. Our research brief for the @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social's Generation Work initiative provides lots of valuable ideas.
Lessons From Generation Work on Centering Young Adult Worker Voice in Employer Engagement - Child Trends
Increasingly, workforce development practitioners seek to elevate the voices of young adult workers as a means to partner with employers on improving workplace practices. Hearing directly from young…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Hearing directly from young workers about their wants and needs can help companies attract, retain, and support a stronger future workforce. Our research brief for the @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social's Generation Work initiative provides lots of valuable ideas.
Activate created an infographic showing key takeaways about the sexual and reproductive health of youth who experience the justice system, with the goal of helping youth-supporting professionals strengthen their practice. activatecenter.org/resource/key...
February 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Activate created an infographic showing key takeaways about the sexual and reproductive health of youth who experience the justice system, with the goal of helping youth-supporting professionals strengthen their practice. activatecenter.org/resource/key...
According to recent Child Trends analysis, child welfare agencies reported spending a total of $34.3 billion from federal, state, local, and other sources in state fiscal year (SFY) 2022, a 3% increase over the past decade. www.childtrends.org/publications...
February 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
According to recent Child Trends analysis, child welfare agencies reported spending a total of $34.3 billion from federal, state, local, and other sources in state fiscal year (SFY) 2022, a 3% increase over the past decade. www.childtrends.org/publications...
Youth researchers created this zine (i.e., short magazine) to share their guidance, reflections, and resources with future youth researchers. We are so grateful for their leadership. www.childtrends.org/publications...
February 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Youth researchers created this zine (i.e., short magazine) to share their guidance, reflections, and resources with future youth researchers. We are so grateful for their leadership. www.childtrends.org/publications...
Want to stay up to date on the Healthy and Ready to Learn (HRTL) measure? Subscribe to our newsletter to get HRTL updates directly in your inbox and be the first to know when new data, analyses, and resources are available. childtrends.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
February 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Want to stay up to date on the Healthy and Ready to Learn (HRTL) measure? Subscribe to our newsletter to get HRTL updates directly in your inbox and be the first to know when new data, analyses, and resources are available. childtrends.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Child Trends’ new dashboard highlights the most recent Healthy and Ready to Learn data, offering both a national and state-level snapshot of how 3-year-olds are developing before entering kindergarten. See how young children are doing in your state.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Child Trends’ new dashboard highlights the most recent Healthy and Ready to Learn data, offering both a national and state-level snapshot of how 3-year-olds are developing before entering kindergarten. See how young children are doing in your state.
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According to a Child Trends analysis of 2018–2022 American Community Survey (ACS) data, approximately half (53%) of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) children under age 18 with no parents present in the home lived with at least one grandparent. www.childtrends.org/publications...
Grandparent Co-residence Is Common When American Indian and Alaska Native Children Live With Single or No Parents - Child Trends
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February 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
According to a Child Trends analysis of 2018–2022 American Community Survey (ACS) data, approximately half (53%) of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) children under age 18 with no parents present in the home lived with at least one grandparent. www.childtrends.org/publications...
Child Trends’ blog describes how using the Emerging Adult Justice Developmental Framework to establish a Community of Learning with workforce development organizations helped them develop practical, developmentally appropriate approaches to engage emerging adults.
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Developmentally Appropriate Workforce Development Strategies for Engaging Justice-impacted Emerging Adults - Child Trends
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January 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Child Trends’ blog describes how using the Emerging Adult Justice Developmental Framework to establish a Community of Learning with workforce development organizations helped them develop practical, developmentally appropriate approaches to engage emerging adults.
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The increase in child welfare agencies’ use of federal funds over the past decade is due to the creation and expansion of programs funded by Title IV-E of the Social Security Act and a large influx of pandemic relief dollars.
According to recent Child Trends analysis, child welfare agencies are spending more federal dollars than they did a decade ago. In state fiscal year 2022, agencies spent $16.8 billion in federal funds, a 6% increase since 2012 (after accounting for inflation).
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January 29, 2026 at 9:23 PM
The increase in child welfare agencies’ use of federal funds over the past decade is due to the creation and expansion of programs funded by Title IV-E of the Social Security Act and a large influx of pandemic relief dollars.
Looking for data and resources that uplift the strengths, diversity, and voices of Latino families? Sign up for the Latino Families Flourishing project's newsletter. mailchi.mp/708e1ee5df29...
January 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Looking for data and resources that uplift the strengths, diversity, and voices of Latino families? Sign up for the Latino Families Flourishing project's newsletter. mailchi.mp/708e1ee5df29...
According to recent Child Trends analysis, child welfare agencies are spending more federal dollars than they did a decade ago. In state fiscal year 2022, agencies spent $16.8 billion in federal funds, a 6% increase since 2012 (after accounting for inflation).
www.childtrends.org/publications...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:49 PM
According to recent Child Trends analysis, child welfare agencies are spending more federal dollars than they did a decade ago. In state fiscal year 2022, agencies spent $16.8 billion in federal funds, a 6% increase since 2012 (after accounting for inflation).
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New Child Trends research finds that, in 2023, 37.5% of children experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), a small but statistically significant improvement from 39.8% in 2018.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences Remain Stable, With Modest Declines Since the COVID-19 Pandemic - Child Trends
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January 27, 2026 at 2:54 PM
New Child Trends research finds that, in 2023, 37.5% of children experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), a small but statistically significant improvement from 39.8% in 2018.
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🗣️ For lasting systems change, early educators must be co-creators & decision-makers! Their practical insight is the key to lasting change in early care and education. The @natecewkfcctr’s new brief shows how #EarlyEducators are already leading efforts.
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Driving Systems Change in the ECE Workforce via Early Educator Engagement and Leadership - Early Care & Education Workforce Center
Systems change requires authentic educator engagement and leadership, which ensures that educators have meaningful influence and decision-making power. This brief […]
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January 26, 2026 at 4:12 PM
🗣️ For lasting systems change, early educators must be co-creators & decision-makers! Their practical insight is the key to lasting change in early care and education. The @natecewkfcctr’s new brief shows how #EarlyEducators are already leading efforts.
#WeWorkForECE
#WeWorkForECE
Read Breakthrough's newest blog to learn more about their past year's milestones and accomplishments, training strategies, and more: breakthrough.fund/breaking-thr...
Breaking Through in This Year of Innovation, Impact, and Momentum - Breakthrough Accelerator
2025 was a busy and exciting year for the Breakthrough Accelerator! From our inaugural cohort completing their journeys and presenting at our first-ever Demo Day, to onboarding and training our second...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Read Breakthrough's newest blog to learn more about their past year's milestones and accomplishments, training strategies, and more: breakthrough.fund/breaking-thr...
Nearly half (46%) of Hispanic children under age 18 live in families with low incomes, according to our new analysis of 2023 American Community Survey data. Learn more: www.childtrends.org/publications...
Nearly Half of Hispanic Children Live in Families With Low Incomes - Child Trends
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January 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Nearly half (46%) of Hispanic children under age 18 live in families with low incomes, according to our new analysis of 2023 American Community Survey data. Learn more: www.childtrends.org/publications...
Extended foster care provides ongoing services and supports to youth ages 18 to 21 to ease their transition to adulthood and increase positive outcomes. A new Child Trends blog highlights the benefits of extended foster care for youth ages 18 to 21. Learn more: www.childtrends.org/publications...
Increased Use of Extended Foster Care Allows More Young People to Benefit - Child Trends
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January 21, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Extended foster care provides ongoing services and supports to youth ages 18 to 21 to ease their transition to adulthood and increase positive outcomes. A new Child Trends blog highlights the benefits of extended foster care for youth ages 18 to 21. Learn more: www.childtrends.org/publications...
The ECE Access Center has tools, partnership opportunities, data and evaluation, and other supports to strengthen ECE systems, thereby opening more doors for families to access care that meets their needs and helps children thrive. www.childtrends.org/research-cen...
ECE Access Center - Child Trends
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January 20, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The ECE Access Center has tools, partnership opportunities, data and evaluation, and other supports to strengthen ECE systems, thereby opening more doors for families to access care that meets their needs and helps children thrive. www.childtrends.org/research-cen...
January is #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth. This research-based resource from the Activate Center helps youth-supporting professionals think through when, where, and how to start a conversation with a young person who may be a sex trafficking survivor. activatecenter.org/resource/con...
January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
January is #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth. This research-based resource from the Activate Center helps youth-supporting professionals think through when, where, and how to start a conversation with a young person who may be a sex trafficking survivor. activatecenter.org/resource/con...
A new Child Trends data point shows more mothers are now being screened for depression during home visits funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HHS' Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program than in prior years.
Maternal Depression Screenings Are Up in MIECHV Home Visiting Programs - Child Trends
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January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
A new Child Trends data point shows more mothers are now being screened for depression during home visits funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HHS' Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program than in prior years.