Society for Research in Child Development
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SRCD advances the developmental sciences and promotes the use of developmental research to improve human lives. #ChildDevelopment Tweets/RT≠endorsement
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As reconciliation bill returns to House of Representatives, the evidence is clear - reducing health & social services harms children & their families. SRCD sent Congress a letter summarizing the research & urging them to protect key programs supporting children’s development. Read: bit.ly/4khZjib
Following @SCOTUS ruling on gender identity in U.S. passports, SRCD reaffirms its commitment to evidence that supports the well-being of transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Research shows affirming care improves youth mental health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WD7vjm
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Following @SCOTUS ruling on gender identity in U.S. passports, SRCD reaffirms its commitment to evidence that supports the well-being of transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Research shows affirming care improves youth mental health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WD7vjm
Did you know that an SRCD policy fellow whose placement is in Washington D.C. with 0 years of post-grad work experience earns around $101,401 stipend? Be financially supported to grow your career. Apply today.
Application Deadline: January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Learn more https://bit.ly/4hM7q6k
Application Deadline: January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Learn more https://bit.ly/4hM7q6k
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Did you know that an SRCD policy fellow whose placement is in Washington D.C. with 0 years of post-grad work experience earns around $101,401 stipend? Be financially supported to grow your career. Apply today.
Application Deadline: January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Learn more https://bit.ly/4hM7q6k
Application Deadline: January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Learn more https://bit.ly/4hM7q6k
Children and families thrive when they have access to food and healthcare. The evidence is clear: food and healthcare support programs boost children’s health, learning, and lifelong outcomes. Learn more from SRCD’s Child Policy Brief: https://bit.ly/3WD7vjm
#SNAP#ACA#Healthcare
#SNAP#ACA#Healthcare
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Children and families thrive when they have access to food and healthcare. The evidence is clear: food and healthcare support programs boost children’s health, learning, and lifelong outcomes. Learn more from SRCD’s Child Policy Brief: https://bit.ly/3WD7vjm
#SNAP#ACA#Healthcare
#SNAP#ACA#Healthcare
1️⃣ Formal suspensions are down.
2️⃣ But informal exclusions persist.
3️⃣ Learn how policymakers, educators, and researchers can better understand and address these patterns in the latest Social Policy Report.
https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/23793988/2025/38/1-3
2️⃣ But informal exclusions persist.
3️⃣ Learn how policymakers, educators, and researchers can better understand and address these patterns in the latest Social Policy Report.
https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/23793988/2025/38/1-3
November 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
1️⃣ Formal suspensions are down.
2️⃣ But informal exclusions persist.
3️⃣ Learn how policymakers, educators, and researchers can better understand and address these patterns in the latest Social Policy Report.
https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/23793988/2025/38/1-3
2️⃣ But informal exclusions persist.
3️⃣ Learn how policymakers, educators, and researchers can better understand and address these patterns in the latest Social Policy Report.
https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/23793988/2025/38/1-3
The call for submissions deadline has been extended to Nov. 13th, 2025! Formats include symposia, posters, papers, policy/practice sessions & roundtables. Apply here: https://bit.ly/49pHk7a
October 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The call for submissions deadline has been extended to Nov. 13th, 2025! Formats include symposia, posters, papers, policy/practice sessions & roundtables. Apply here: https://bit.ly/49pHk7a
Applications are OPEN for the 2026-2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program. Receive a highly competitive stipend while immersing yourself in a state agency or Congress. Share and help spread the word! Applications due January 6, 2026 at 11:50 pm ET. Learn more and apply here https://bit.ly/4pUANY5
October 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Applications are OPEN for the 2026-2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program. Receive a highly competitive stipend while immersing yourself in a state agency or Congress. Share and help spread the word! Applications due January 6, 2026 at 11:50 pm ET. Learn more and apply here https://bit.ly/4pUANY5
Call for submissions now open! Submissions may focus on identity development, health & wellbeing, education, families, policy, civic participation w/ an emphasis on intersectionality, innovation, & actionable science. Formats include symposia, posters, papers, policy/practice sessions & roundtables.
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Call for submissions now open! Submissions may focus on identity development, health & wellbeing, education, families, policy, civic participation w/ an emphasis on intersectionality, innovation, & actionable science. Formats include symposia, posters, papers, policy/practice sessions & roundtables.
Meet our Science team! Zoe, Roman, and Carly work hard behind the scenes to maintain relationships between SRCD Members and Staff! Learn more about them here: https://www.srcd.org/about-us/who-we-are/srcd-staff
October 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Meet our Science team! Zoe, Roman, and Carly work hard behind the scenes to maintain relationships between SRCD Members and Staff! Learn more about them here: https://www.srcd.org/about-us/who-we-are/srcd-staff
We invite you to join us for the 2025 Diverse Majority Society Lecture Series (DLS) on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nnR8BY
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Cost: No Cost
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Cost: No Cost
October 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We invite you to join us for the 2025 Diverse Majority Society Lecture Series (DLS) on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nnR8BY
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Cost: No Cost
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Cost: No Cost
Did you know that an SRCD policy fellow whose placement is in Washington D.C. with 0 years of post-grad work experience earns around $101,401 stipend? Be financially supported to grow your career. Apply starting 10/27: https://bit.ly/48JowzB!
October 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Did you know that an SRCD policy fellow whose placement is in Washington D.C. with 0 years of post-grad work experience earns around $101,401 stipend? Be financially supported to grow your career. Apply starting 10/27: https://bit.ly/48JowzB!
SRCD is now accepting submissions for its 8th annual Small Grants Program for Early Scholars. Grants of up to $7,500 are available on a competitive basis for research projects conducted by SRCD early career members. The submission deadline is January 19, 2026. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3JxBcg8
October 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
SRCD is now accepting submissions for its 8th annual Small Grants Program for Early Scholars. Grants of up to $7,500 are available on a competitive basis for research projects conducted by SRCD early career members. The submission deadline is January 19, 2026. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3JxBcg8
Applications for the 2026–2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship are coming soon! Join our webinar on November 18, 1–2 PM ET, to learn how to find placements, strengthen your application, and hear advice from SRCD staff and alumni.
Register today! http://bit.ly/4h3d6J1
Register today! http://bit.ly/4h3d6J1
October 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Applications for the 2026–2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship are coming soon! Join our webinar on November 18, 1–2 PM ET, to learn how to find placements, strengthen your application, and hear advice from SRCD staff and alumni.
Register today! http://bit.ly/4h3d6J1
Register today! http://bit.ly/4h3d6J1
In August, a commentary about LEVANTE was published in SRCD’s Child Development journal. The manuscript was supported by @Foundation_JF, SRCD’s close partner and program collaborator of the LEARN Mentorship Program.
To read the commentary, please visit: https://bit.ly/3KVvlEj.
To read the commentary, please visit: https://bit.ly/3KVvlEj.
October 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
In August, a commentary about LEVANTE was published in SRCD’s Child Development journal. The manuscript was supported by @Foundation_JF, SRCD’s close partner and program collaborator of the LEARN Mentorship Program.
To read the commentary, please visit: https://bit.ly/3KVvlEj.
To read the commentary, please visit: https://bit.ly/3KVvlEj.
Meet our Membership team! Julia, Daniel, and Kacie work hard behind the scenes to maintain relationships between SRCD Members and Staff! Learn more about them here: https://www.srcd.org/about-us/who-we-are/srcd-staff
October 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Meet our Membership team! Julia, Daniel, and Kacie work hard behind the scenes to maintain relationships between SRCD Members and Staff! Learn more about them here: https://www.srcd.org/about-us/who-we-are/srcd-staff
Announcing our newest Caucus: The SRCD Disability Caucus! The mission of the Disability Caucus is to advance developmental research on disability and increase the representation of children and youth with disabilities.
Click here to learn more! https://www.srcd.org/membership/caucuses
Click here to learn more! https://www.srcd.org/membership/caucuses
October 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Announcing our newest Caucus: The SRCD Disability Caucus! The mission of the Disability Caucus is to advance developmental research on disability and increase the representation of children and youth with disabilities.
Click here to learn more! https://www.srcd.org/membership/caucuses
Click here to learn more! https://www.srcd.org/membership/caucuses
Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offer a significant platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at monographs@srcd.org or visit: https://bit.ly/3Kzgjnl
October 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offer a significant platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at monographs@srcd.org or visit: https://bit.ly/3Kzgjnl
With the federal government still shut down, we recognize the potential impacts on programs that support children, families, and federal research. SRCD is closely monitoring the situation and advocating on behalf of our members Read more: http://bit.ly/4no6hUJ
October 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
With the federal government still shut down, we recognize the potential impacts on programs that support children, families, and federal research. SRCD is closely monitoring the situation and advocating on behalf of our members Read more: http://bit.ly/4no6hUJ
A new study released in #ChildDevelopmentJournal shows that viewing teens more positively may help their school performance and strengthen family bonds. Read more here https://bit.ly/4mRekIx
October 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A new study released in #ChildDevelopmentJournal shows that viewing teens more positively may help their school performance and strengthen family bonds. Read more here https://bit.ly/4mRekIx
(1/2) At SRCD, our strength lies in the voices and leadership of our members. One of the most meaningful ways to get involved and to shape the future of developmental science is through our member-exclusive Committees and Caucuses.
October 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
(1/2) At SRCD, our strength lies in the voices and leadership of our members. One of the most meaningful ways to get involved and to shape the future of developmental science is through our member-exclusive Committees and Caucuses.
Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offer a significant platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at monographs@srcd.org or visit: https://bit.ly/3Kzgjnl
October 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offer a significant platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at monographs@srcd.org or visit: https://bit.ly/3Kzgjnl
With the federal funding deadline approaching on Oct.1st, a federal government shutdown could disrupt programs that support children, families, & federal research. Find out what you should do if you have a federal research grant and how SRCD advocates on behalf of our members: http://bit.ly/4no6hUJ
September 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
With the federal funding deadline approaching on Oct.1st, a federal government shutdown could disrupt programs that support children, families, & federal research. Find out what you should do if you have a federal research grant and how SRCD advocates on behalf of our members: http://bit.ly/4no6hUJ
Stay connected with field with SRCD Publications!
The Society for Research in Child Development publishes three journals, as well as the Social Policy Report. SRCD members receive full digital access to all three journals as a benefit of membership. https://www.srcd.org/publications/journals
The Society for Research in Child Development publishes three journals, as well as the Social Policy Report. SRCD members receive full digital access to all three journals as a benefit of membership. https://www.srcd.org/publications/journals
September 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Stay connected with field with SRCD Publications!
The Society for Research in Child Development publishes three journals, as well as the Social Policy Report. SRCD members receive full digital access to all three journals as a benefit of membership. https://www.srcd.org/publications/journals
The Society for Research in Child Development publishes three journals, as well as the Social Policy Report. SRCD members receive full digital access to all three journals as a benefit of membership. https://www.srcd.org/publications/journals
This webinar will explore the new report from NASEM offering an evidence-based roadmap for strengthening OST programs across the country.
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://t.co/rglDoTDLSk
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://t.co/rglDoTDLSk
September 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This webinar will explore the new report from NASEM offering an evidence-based roadmap for strengthening OST programs across the country.
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://t.co/rglDoTDLSk
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://t.co/rglDoTDLSk
Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Latinx Caucus member) Natalia Palacios, Associate Professor at the Applied Developmental Science Program at the University of Virginia!
Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-natalia-palacios.
Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-natalia-palacios.
September 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Latinx Caucus member) Natalia Palacios, Associate Professor at the Applied Developmental Science Program at the University of Virginia!
Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-natalia-palacios.
Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-natalia-palacios.
This webinar will explore the new report from NASEM offering an evidence-based roadmap for strengthening OST programs across the country.
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://bit.ly/46I2CKn
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://bit.ly/46I2CKn
September 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This webinar will explore the new report from NASEM offering an evidence-based roadmap for strengthening OST programs across the country.
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://bit.ly/46I2CKn
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://bit.ly/46I2CKn