Chapin Hall
@chapinhall.bsky.social
We are a research and policy center focused on children, youth, and families exposed to hardships that stem from poverty and housing instability. Our experts create sustainable solutions to support family well-being.
https://www.chapinhall.org/
https://www.chapinhall.org/
Ending #YouthHomelessness requires acting on what we learn quickly and accurately. That's why we just launched a new partnership with @Covenant House called Insight to Impact (i2i). It combines experience with evidence to accelerate our impact for young people!
Explore: tinyurl.com/insight2impact
Explore: tinyurl.com/insight2impact
November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ending #YouthHomelessness requires acting on what we learn quickly and accurately. That's why we just launched a new partnership with @Covenant House called Insight to Impact (i2i). It combines experience with evidence to accelerate our impact for young people!
Explore: tinyurl.com/insight2impact
Explore: tinyurl.com/insight2impact
The research is clear: when families lose access to basic supports like health care and #FoodAssistance, the risk of child maltreatment/child welfare involvement rise. Our new brief on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act explains what implications there are for child welfare: tinyurl.com/4pn6av26
#OBBBA
#OBBBA
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The research is clear: when families lose access to basic supports like health care and #FoodAssistance, the risk of child maltreatment/child welfare involvement rise. Our new brief on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act explains what implications there are for child welfare: tinyurl.com/4pn6av26
#OBBBA
#OBBBA
Community Cafés were a big focus at the Community Pathways Convening. The Doris Duke Opt-In for Families Initiative uses these focus groups to better understand barriers families face to participating in services. This graphic shows what families say they need. See takeaways: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Community Cafés were a big focus at the Community Pathways Convening. The Doris Duke Opt-In for Families Initiative uses these focus groups to better understand barriers families face to participating in services. This graphic shows what families say they need. See takeaways: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
Check out Chapin Hall researchers facilitating learning sessions at the 100% New Mexico Initiative conference! We love how this event brought together folks that don't normally cross paths so they could learn from each other's successes and challenges. Learn more about the initiative: www.100nm.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Check out Chapin Hall researchers facilitating learning sessions at the 100% New Mexico Initiative conference! We love how this event brought together folks that don't normally cross paths so they could learn from each other's successes and challenges. Learn more about the initiative: www.100nm.org
#Research can only make a difference when it reaches those who can use it. It does no good if it stays buried in a pdf.
Chapin Hall takes an evidence-based approach to dissemination to make sure our research informs real-world solutions for children and families. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdffhuy2
Chapin Hall takes an evidence-based approach to dissemination to make sure our research informs real-world solutions for children and families. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdffhuy2
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#Research can only make a difference when it reaches those who can use it. It does no good if it stays buried in a pdf.
Chapin Hall takes an evidence-based approach to dissemination to make sure our research informs real-world solutions for children and families. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdffhuy2
Chapin Hall takes an evidence-based approach to dissemination to make sure our research informs real-world solutions for children and families. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdffhuy2
We have big news. Chapin Hall and Covenant House are joining forces to end youth homelessness!
We're launching Insight to Impact, a new partnership to combine on-the-ground experience serving youth and research and policy expertise. Learn more: tinyurl.com/48bcc9jv
We're launching Insight to Impact, a new partnership to combine on-the-ground experience serving youth and research and policy expertise. Learn more: tinyurl.com/48bcc9jv
November 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We have big news. Chapin Hall and Covenant House are joining forces to end youth homelessness!
We're launching Insight to Impact, a new partnership to combine on-the-ground experience serving youth and research and policy expertise. Learn more: tinyurl.com/48bcc9jv
We're launching Insight to Impact, a new partnership to combine on-the-ground experience serving youth and research and policy expertise. Learn more: tinyurl.com/48bcc9jv
How can communities & #ChildWelfare systems work together to keep families strong? Casey Family Programs and Chapin Hall brought together leaders, lived experts, and practitioners to explore that question at the 2025 Community Pathways Convening. Explore lessons in our report: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How can communities & #ChildWelfare systems work together to keep families strong? Casey Family Programs and Chapin Hall brought together leaders, lived experts, and practitioners to explore that question at the 2025 Community Pathways Convening. Explore lessons in our report: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
How do economic and other concrete supports help families take care of themselves and their children and keep children safe? Chapin Hall's Yasmin Grewal-Kök is shedding light on this topic at the BUILD25 conference in Los Angeles from Dec 2-4. Register:
buildinitiative.org/events/build...
buildinitiative.org/events/build...
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
How do economic and other concrete supports help families take care of themselves and their children and keep children safe? Chapin Hall's Yasmin Grewal-Kök is shedding light on this topic at the BUILD25 conference in Los Angeles from Dec 2-4. Register:
buildinitiative.org/events/build...
buildinitiative.org/events/build...
Chapin Hall celebrates #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, joining more than 30 states across the country to uplift the voices of youth impacted by foster care.
Together, we are improving the #ChildWelfare system today and for future generations! Learn more:
selflesslovefoundation.org/foster-youth...
Together, we are improving the #ChildWelfare system today and for future generations! Learn more:
selflesslovefoundation.org/foster-youth...
October 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Chapin Hall celebrates #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, joining more than 30 states across the country to uplift the voices of youth impacted by foster care.
Together, we are improving the #ChildWelfare system today and for future generations! Learn more:
selflesslovefoundation.org/foster-youth...
Together, we are improving the #ChildWelfare system today and for future generations! Learn more:
selflesslovefoundation.org/foster-youth...
Right now, there are more than 360,000 children and youth in foster care in the U.S. Valuing youth's experiences help improve policies and programs in child welfare. #YouthVoiceMatters!
This #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, let’s empower youth impacted by foster care to lead the way toward meaningful change.
This #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, let’s empower youth impacted by foster care to lead the way toward meaningful change.
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Right now, there are more than 360,000 children and youth in foster care in the U.S. Valuing youth's experiences help improve policies and programs in child welfare. #YouthVoiceMatters!
This #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, let’s empower youth impacted by foster care to lead the way toward meaningful change.
This #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, let’s empower youth impacted by foster care to lead the way toward meaningful change.
A great mission. Great colleagues. And great benefits. Come join the Chapin Hall team and connect research to action.
See opportunities through the Current Job Openings button on this page: www.chapinhall.org/why-work-at-...
#Hiring #MakeADiffrence
See opportunities through the Current Job Openings button on this page: www.chapinhall.org/why-work-at-...
#Hiring #MakeADiffrence
October 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A great mission. Great colleagues. And great benefits. Come join the Chapin Hall team and connect research to action.
See opportunities through the Current Job Openings button on this page: www.chapinhall.org/why-work-at-...
#Hiring #MakeADiffrence
See opportunities through the Current Job Openings button on this page: www.chapinhall.org/why-work-at-...
#Hiring #MakeADiffrence
Just a few days left! Join our webinar this Thursday:
tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
We'll explore a framework for community building grounded in:
- Collaboration driven by the people most impacted
- Partnerships that build on community strengths
- Shared leadership and evaluation to sustain progress
tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
We'll explore a framework for community building grounded in:
- Collaboration driven by the people most impacted
- Partnerships that build on community strengths
- Shared leadership and evaluation to sustain progress
October 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Just a few days left! Join our webinar this Thursday:
tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
We'll explore a framework for community building grounded in:
- Collaboration driven by the people most impacted
- Partnerships that build on community strengths
- Shared leadership and evaluation to sustain progress
tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
We'll explore a framework for community building grounded in:
- Collaboration driven by the people most impacted
- Partnerships that build on community strengths
- Shared leadership and evaluation to sustain progress
Our evaluation of the #JuvenileJustice Collaborative’s Deferred Prosecution Program in Cook Country, IL found:
- 99% of youth got connected to services
- 85% graduated from the program
- Youth in the program had lower recidivism rates
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
Explore: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
- 99% of youth got connected to services
- 85% graduated from the program
- Youth in the program had lower recidivism rates
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
Explore: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
October 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Our evaluation of the #JuvenileJustice Collaborative’s Deferred Prosecution Program in Cook Country, IL found:
- 99% of youth got connected to services
- 85% graduated from the program
- Youth in the program had lower recidivism rates
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
Explore: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
- 99% of youth got connected to services
- 85% graduated from the program
- Youth in the program had lower recidivism rates
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
Explore: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
Since 2021, Lutheran Services in America’s Family Stabilization Initiative has partnered with communities across four states to build pathways to #Family stability and well-being. Join us for a webinar on the initiative and a tested framework developed by LSA & Chapin Hall: tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
September 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Since 2021, Lutheran Services in America’s Family Stabilization Initiative has partnered with communities across four states to build pathways to #Family stability and well-being. Join us for a webinar on the initiative and a tested framework developed by LSA & Chapin Hall: tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lorén Cox as Chapin Hall’s new Chief Development Officer! She brings proven fundraising expertise, having secured more than $5.7 million in philanthropic funding at the Aspen Institute, and her passion for raising resources is deeply shaped by her lived experience.
September 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lorén Cox as Chapin Hall’s new Chief Development Officer! She brings proven fundraising expertise, having secured more than $5.7 million in philanthropic funding at the Aspen Institute, and her passion for raising resources is deeply shaped by her lived experience.
In 1985, Chapin Hall was founded at UChicago to improve the lives of children, youth, families, & communities. Today, we're a fully independent research/policy center and a leader in the application of evidence to policy and practice in #HumanServices. Explore our timeline: tinyurl.com/4zampusv
September 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
In 1985, Chapin Hall was founded at UChicago to improve the lives of children, youth, families, & communities. Today, we're a fully independent research/policy center and a leader in the application of evidence to policy and practice in #HumanServices. Explore our timeline: tinyurl.com/4zampusv
The #JuvenileJustice Collaborative’s Deferred Prosecution Program in Cook Country, Illinois is showing powerful results: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
We found:
- 89% of youth had charges dropped
- The program was associated with 44% lower odds of picking up a new charge
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
We found:
- 89% of youth had charges dropped
- The program was associated with 44% lower odds of picking up a new charge
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
September 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The #JuvenileJustice Collaborative’s Deferred Prosecution Program in Cook Country, Illinois is showing powerful results: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
We found:
- 89% of youth had charges dropped
- The program was associated with 44% lower odds of picking up a new charge
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
We found:
- 89% of youth had charges dropped
- The program was associated with 44% lower odds of picking up a new charge
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
Chapin Hall and the Crown School's latest study of #HomeVisiting programs in Illinois shows:
- 91% of children met developmental milestones
- Families accessed critical resources like ESL classes and employment support
- Home visitors built trust and eased resettlement stress
tinyurl.com/3yf6rzfc
- 91% of children met developmental milestones
- Families accessed critical resources like ESL classes and employment support
- Home visitors built trust and eased resettlement stress
tinyurl.com/3yf6rzfc
September 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Chapin Hall and the Crown School's latest study of #HomeVisiting programs in Illinois shows:
- 91% of children met developmental milestones
- Families accessed critical resources like ESL classes and employment support
- Home visitors built trust and eased resettlement stress
tinyurl.com/3yf6rzfc
- 91% of children met developmental milestones
- Families accessed critical resources like ESL classes and employment support
- Home visitors built trust and eased resettlement stress
tinyurl.com/3yf6rzfc
In a letter to the @Chicago Tribune, Chapin Hall Executive Director Bryan Samuels underscores a critical truth: #ChronicAbsenteeism is not just about truancy—it’s often a sign of housing instability and youth homelessness: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/14/l...
#YouthHomelessness
#YouthHomelessness
September 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In a letter to the @Chicago Tribune, Chapin Hall Executive Director Bryan Samuels underscores a critical truth: #ChronicAbsenteeism is not just about truancy—it’s often a sign of housing instability and youth homelessness: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/14/l...
#YouthHomelessness
#YouthHomelessness
For #NationalKinshipCareMonth, we‘re highlighting kinship families and the OhioKAN kinship and adoption navigator program that Chapin Hall helped implement. Read more in our feature story!
www.chapinhall.org/project/when...
#KinshipCare
www.chapinhall.org/project/when...
#KinshipCare
September 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
For #NationalKinshipCareMonth, we‘re highlighting kinship families and the OhioKAN kinship and adoption navigator program that Chapin Hall helped implement. Read more in our feature story!
www.chapinhall.org/project/when...
#KinshipCare
www.chapinhall.org/project/when...
#KinshipCare
We know kids who can't stay with their parents do better w/ kin than people who are strangers in #FosterCare. But #Kinship families outside the formal system aren't eligible for crucial supports that foster families receive. Use this policy brief to help you implement change:
tinyurl.com/yzf3fvxt
tinyurl.com/yzf3fvxt
September 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We know kids who can't stay with their parents do better w/ kin than people who are strangers in #FosterCare. But #Kinship families outside the formal system aren't eligible for crucial supports that foster families receive. Use this policy brief to help you implement change:
tinyurl.com/yzf3fvxt
tinyurl.com/yzf3fvxt
How can research drive better policies for children & families? Join the National African American Child and Family Research Center's webinar to see how to translate #Research findings into policy takeaways for officials / build relationships between community & decision-makers: tinyurl.com/msmxxrww
September 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
How can research drive better policies for children & families? Join the National African American Child and Family Research Center's webinar to see how to translate #Research findings into policy takeaways for officials / build relationships between community & decision-makers: tinyurl.com/msmxxrww
#MotivationalInterviewing is a potentially winning strategy for both families and providers, and we're seeing more and more agencies implementing it to achieve the promise of the Family First Act. Check out our implementation guide for a framework to help you be successful: tinyurl.com/4za5529z
September 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#MotivationalInterviewing is a potentially winning strategy for both families and providers, and we're seeing more and more agencies implementing it to achieve the promise of the Family First Act. Check out our implementation guide for a framework to help you be successful: tinyurl.com/4za5529z
Happy #KinshipCareMonth!✨ We're celebrating the aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, & family friends who step up to care for children when their parents can't. Thank you, kinship caregivers, for all you do! You make such a difference for the kids you care for. Stay tuned for resources this month.
September 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Happy #KinshipCareMonth!✨ We're celebrating the aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, & family friends who step up to care for children when their parents can't. Thank you, kinship caregivers, for all you do! You make such a difference for the kids you care for. Stay tuned for resources this month.
The Family First Act is one of the most significant shifts in federal #ChildWelfare policy in decades, but 7 years later, states still face barriers to realizing its promise. This article from Chapin Hall researchers explores how implementation science/CQI can help agencies: tinyurl.com/3d98xs8r
September 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Family First Act is one of the most significant shifts in federal #ChildWelfare policy in decades, but 7 years later, states still face barriers to realizing its promise. This article from Chapin Hall researchers explores how implementation science/CQI can help agencies: tinyurl.com/3d98xs8r