This section
addresses individual, family and community factors that influence
the development
and well-being of children form the prenatal period through the
first five years of life. Included are data on the status of young
children,
discussion of key developmental issues form birth to five, research
findings on factors associated with healthy growth and development,
and information about proven or promising strategies to promote good
outcomes for young children and thier families.
The Childcare Bureau
The Child Care Bureau is dedicated to enhancing the quality, affordability,
and availability of child care for all families. The Child Care Bureau
administers federal funds to states, territories, and tribes to assist
low-income families in accessing quality child care for children when
the parents work or participate in education or training.
CCB supports States in establishing child care policies and programs
that take advantage of the flexibility that the Child Care and Development
Fund offers and that respond to the needs of children and families.
CCB funds policy-related research and evaluation and disseminates
findings that document emerging trends in the child care field and
encourage evidence-based practices.
Mathematica Policy
Research, Inc.
Mathematica evaluates programs designed to improve the well-being
of young children and their families, particularly those at greatest
risk in our society. The projects reviewed here illustrate the diversity
of themes we address, the range of clients we serve, and the breadth
of our early childhood and family research.
National
Conference of State Legislatures
A policy report series combines research with state early childhood
initiatives. The reports are designed to provide policymakers with
a comprehensive research background combined with policy options for
addressing key issues in child care and early childhood education.
Rand Child
Policy Research Area
Research in child policy is conducted in multiple research areas
and draws upon the expertise of over 140 researchers and consultants.
The research includes children from prenatal to age 18, addressing
issues such as child health, education, child care, substance abuse,
juvenile justice, and much more. The Child Policy Project serves as
a gateway to this research area by providing easier access to objective
information that will help improve policy and decision making on children’s
issues. This site organizes RAND’s child policy research by
topic area, including current research projects and a composite list
of publications, as well as a staff listing.
