Families, Children & Youth


The Other Glass Ceiling: The Domestic Politics of Parenting

Demos UK

A 123-page UK report examining the everyday lives of families with children

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-04

Safeguarding Children Who May Have Been Trafficked

Department for Children, Schools and Families - UK

A 58-page UK guidance document to assist agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who may have been trafficked

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-12-12

Tackling Youth Homelessness

Department for Communities and Local Government - UK

A 25-page UK policy briefing focusing on the work of central government, local authorities and the voluntary and community sector to prevent and tackle youth homelessness

Housing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-12

Evaluation of the Young Volunteer Challenge Pilot Programme: Research Report

Department for Education and Skills

This 91-page UK report presents the findings from the evaluation of the Young Volunteer Challenge (YVC) pilot programme, testing whether the YVC model led to an increase in volunteering among young people from low-income backgrounds

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-31

Keeping the Child in Mind: Child Protection Practice and Parental Mental Health

Department for Families and Communities - South Australia

A 59-page Australian report seeking to identify the numbers of substantiated child abuse and neglect cases in South Australia where parental mental health difficulties have been identified as a significant risk factor

Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-07-14

Outcomes for Participants in Youth Development Programmes

Department for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

This 96-page study examines the benefits of youth development programmes in Australia, together with students' expectations, attitudes and skills

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-24

Families with Children in Britain: Findings from the 2004 Families and Children Study

Department for Work and Pensions - UK

This 396-page study explores the characteristics and circumstances of families and children in Britain in 2004

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-12

Children Looked After by Local Authorities, year ending 31 March 2004

Department of Education and Skills - U.K.

A 78-page statistical report on children cared for by local authorities in the U.K.

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-05-17

Stronger Families in Australia Study: The Impact of Communities for Children

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

This 106-page Australian report presents the results of the evaluation of the short-run impacts of the Communities for Children (CfC) initiative on child, family and community outcomes

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-02

Reviewing the Evidence on the Effectiveness of Early Childhood Intervention

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

This 109-page Australian report examines the effectiveness of early intervention programs for children with a developmental disability or developmental delay regardless of underlying cause or condition

Families, Children & Youth, DisabilityPosted: 2012-01-09

Engaging Fathers in Child and Family Services

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Australia

This 76-page Australian occasional paper on child and family services identifies successful strategies for engaging with fathers.

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-11

Children in the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP)

Department of Family and Community Services

This 170-page report deals with children (accompanied and otherwise) in Australia's Supported Accommodation Assistance Program

Families, Children & Youth, HousingPosted: 2005-10-26

Men's Uptake of Family-Friendly Employment Provisions

Department of Family and Community Services - Australian Government

A 221-page policy paper examining the use of family-friendly employment provisions for men in Australia

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-30

Analysis of the National Childhood Obesity Database 2005-06

Department of Health

A 23-page summary of the data availabale on childhood obesity in the UK

Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-29

Seasonal Flu Vaccination for Young Children

Department of Health and Ageing - Australia

A 2-page bulletin by Australia's Chief Medical Officer concerning the monitoring of side effects with this year's seasonal flu vaccine in children under five years of age

Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-08-21

National Drug Campaign: Evaluation of Phase Two

Department of Health and Ageing - Australia

This 221-page Australian report assesses the effectiveness of the National Drugs Campagn targeting youth and parents

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-24

The Evaluation of Brighter Futures, NSW Community Services’ Early Intervention Program

Department of Human Services, NSW

A 309-page Australian report presenting the findings of the evaluation of the NSW Community Services‘ early intervention programme, Brighter Futures. Brighter Futures is an innovative programme, which has changed the practice of child abuse prevention services in New South Wales

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-11-26

Internet Traders of Child Pornography and Other Censorship Offenders in New Zealand: Updated Statistics (November 2004)

Department of Internal Affairs - New Zealand

A 9-page update of profiling data relating to New Zealanders exchanging child sex abuse images on the Internet

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-01-07

Making Appropriate Parenting Arrangements in Family Violence Cases

Department of Justice - Canada

This 76-page Canadian report was written to assist policy makers and practitioners to deal with the difficult issues arising in making post-separation parenting arrangements in cases where there are family violence issues

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-08-03

Report of the Protecting Victoria's Vulnerable Children Inquiry

Department of Premier and Cabinet

This Austeralian inquiry investigated systemic problems in Victoria's child protection system and, in this report, has now made recommendations to strengthen and improve the protection and support of vulnerable young Victorians

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2012-03-01

A Snapshot of Early Childhood Development in Australia

DEWR

This 40-page Australian report provides a national picture of children’s health and development

Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2009-12-15

Safeguarding Children in Whom Illness is Fabricated or Induced

DH

A 65-page UK paper reviewing the implementation of a 2002 guidance on protecting children in whom illness has been fabricated or induced

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-03-21

Out-of-Home - Not Out of the Family: Rethinking the Care of Children With Profound Disabilities

Disability Advocacy Service - Hunter

This 14-page Australian paper reviews current policy direction for caring for children with profound disabilities in the light of the views and experiences of families caring for such children

Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-06-22

Parental Leave Benefit Reform in Germany: Costs and Labour Market Outcomes of Moving Towards the Scandinavian Model

DIW Berlin

This 25-page discussion paper investigates the impact of German parental leave benefit reform on fertility rates and employment rates of young mothers

Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-25

Lessons from Slingshot

Dusseldorp Skills Forum

Slingshot is an Australian self-employment pathways programme designed to assist young people interested in starting their own businesses to learn relevant skills and explore opportunities. This paper documents lessons learned during the pilot period

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-10-01

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and the National Early Childhood Agenda

Dusseldorp Skills Forum

A 36-page Australian discussion paper about the government's commitment to a national agenda based on ensuring universal access to quality early childhood education and care, with a specific commitment to providing access to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children living in remote communities within five years

Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-02-07

The Economic Benefit of Increased Participation in Education and Training

Dusseldorp Skills Forum and Business Council of Australia

This 36-page Australian report tests the merits of the economic case for increased policy emphasis on youth participation in education, training and employment

Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-06-14

Work and Well-being Over Time: Lone Mothers and their Children

DWP

This 122-page UK study explores how lone mothers and their children manage and adapt to employment over time

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-02-04

Child Support Policy: An International Dimension

DWP - UK

A 224-page report providing an overview of the child maintenance systems in 14 countries and comparing these systems with that of the UK

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-04-03

Mothers' Participation in Paid Work: The Role of 'Mini-Jobs'

DWP - UK

This 152-page UK research is intended to identify policy measures to encourage more lone parents to participate in paid work through 'mini-jobs'

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-02-06

Disability and Caring Among Families with Children

DWP - UK

This 72-page UK report examines a cross-section of families in relation to disability, caring and employment

Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-17

Income and Child Well-Being

Economic and Social Research Institute

A 25-page lecture illustrating that changes in family income can have enduring effects on children's academic achievement, their likelihood of completing school and their general well-being

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-04

Exceptional Returns: Economic, Fiscal and Social Benefits of Investment in Early Childhood Development

Economic Policy Institute

This 54-page U.S. report stresses the benefits of publicly funded early childhood development programmes for the children of low-income families

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-26

Strengthening Parents’ Ability to Provide the Guidance and Support That Matter Most in High School

ECS

This 7-page US policy brief highlights research indicating the types of parental involvement that positively impact high school students

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-13

Children's Classroom Engagement and School Readiness Gains in Prekindergarten

ECS

A summary of a US research project to describe patterns of children's engagement in prekindergarten classrooms and explore whether some patterns of engagement bring about greater gains for children than others and whether some are particularly beneficial for poor children

Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2010-11-09

Alternative Tax Benefit Strategies to Support Children in the European Union

ENEPRI

This 45-page working paper compares the strategies of three European countries that have recently reformed their family support systems

Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-05

Children and the Environment in North America: A First Report on Available Indicators and Measures

Environment Canada

A 116-page report collating available information on the effects of the environment on the health of Canadian children

Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-03-07

Parental Care and Employment in Early Childhood

Equal Opportunities Commission

A 131-page UK report examining the link between parents' roles in caring for their chilren and their situation in the labour market

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-12

State Pre-K Assessment Policies: Issues and Status

ETS

A 28-page US “primer” on state pre-K assessment policies

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2012-02-22

How the Economic and Financial Crisis is Affecting Children and Young people in Europe

Eurochild

This 7-page study describes how the economic crisis has had a heavy impact on the daily lives of millions of European people, most particularly on families, children and young people

Families, Children & Youth, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-17

Family Matters

Eurofound

A 13-page document focusing on families in the light of recent policy developments at EU and national level.

Families, Children & Youth, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-10

Marriage Breakdown in Australia: Social Correlates, Gender and Initiator Status

FACS

This 64-page Australian research paper studies marriage breakdown in Australia, focusing on gender differences in social corrolates of marriage breakdowns

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-12

Parenting and Families in Australia

FACS

This 216-page Australian research paper examines parenting styles and family functioning in Australia

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-12

Lessons Learned About Strengthening Indigenous Families and Communities

FACS

This 128-page report discusses lessons learned from an Australian strategy to strengthen indigenous families and communities

Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-04-02

Fathering in Australia Among Couple Families with Young Children

FaHCSIA

This 208-page Australian report aims to increase understanding of the many ways in which fathers in couple families with young children contribute to family life, through the study of their time investment with children, their supportiveness as partners, their financial contribution, their parenting behaviours and styles, and their perceptions of their own adequacy as fathers. The impact of fathers on children's wellbeing is also examined

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-03-15

Parental Divorce and Adult Family, Social and Psychological Outcomes: The Contribution of Childhood Family Adversity

FAHCSIA

This 57-page Australian paper uses data from the Personality and Total Health (PATH) Through Life Project to examine differences in outcomes for children from divorced compared with intact families of origin

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-06-16

Post-diagnosis Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Their Families and Carers

fahcsia

These two Australian reports are based on literature reviews addressing the experiences of diagnosis, treatment and support for families with children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-06-02

Parental Divorce and Adult Family, Social and Psychological Outcomes

FAHCSIA

This 57-page Australian paper examines differences in outcomes for children from divorced compared with intact families of origin

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-06-02

Child Care and Early Education in Australia

FaHCSIA

This 222-page report tracked almost 10,000 children and their families over two years from 2004, to find out detailed information about their lives and experiences

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-02-04

Australia's Children: Safe and Well

FAHCSIA

A 37-page Australian discussion paper covering issues and proposals for a national framework for the protection of children

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-28

The Child Responsive Program Pilot, Within the Less Adversarial Trial

Family Transitions

The 26-page report of a follow-up study of an Australian pilot family court programme focusing on the child in a post-separation situation

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-09-18

Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act (US)

Federal Communications Commission

This 96-page US report assesses the current state of the marketplace with respect to: the existence and availability of advanced blocking technologies; methods of encouraging the development, deployment and use of such technologies that do not affect the packaging or pricing of programming; and the existence, availability and use of parental empowerment tools and initiatives already in the market

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-09-11

America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009

Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics

This 216-page US report presents 40 key indicators on important aspects of children’s lives

Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2009-07-23

America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being 2005

Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics

A statistical report on various indicators of the well-being of children in the U.S. (Single page showing highlights of report, with links to all sections)

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-07-25

Chronic and Acute Effects of Artificial Colourings and Preservatives

Food Standards Agency - UK

A 188-page UK report examining the linkage between artificial food colours and sodium benzoate and children's behaviour

Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-09-13

Family Ties

Fostering Results

A 12-page U.S. report on the advantages of subsidised guardianship by relatives and other caregivers as an alternative to long-term foster care

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-18

2007 Special Focus Report on International Comparisons

Foundation for Child Development

A 17-page US report using 19 key indicators to compare child well-being in the US and other anglophone countries

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-08-02

Shifting Demographics Mean New Opportunities, New Responsibilities

Foundation for Child Development

A press release containing links to several U.S. articles highlighting the educational and health needs of immigrant children

Immigration & Refugees, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-07-06

Developing Skills for Life and Work: Accelerating Social and Emotional Learning across South Australia

Foundation for Young Australians

This 48-page Australian paper explores the evidence for the importance of a greater emphasis on social and emotional learning, as part of a holistic view of young people’s education

Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2012-04-13

Fatalities and the Organisation of Childcare in the United States, 1985-2003

Foundation of Child Development

A 29-page report examining the safety record of paid childcare in the U.S.

Families, Children & Youth, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-02

Intergenerational Health Disparities: Socioeconomic Status, Women's Health Conditionsand Child Behaviour Problems

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

A 10-page U.S. paper examining whether the association between low socioeconomic status and child behaviour problems is mediated by maternal health conditions and behaviour

Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-09-05

Meth and Child Welfare: Promising Solutions for Children, Their Parents and Grandparents

Generations United

This 45-page US report provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the ability of the child welfare system to combat the effect of meth and other issues facing children and their families

Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2006-07-22

Meth and Child Welfare: Promising Solutions for Children, Their Parents and Grandparents

Generations United

A 45-page US report that chronicles the harmful effects of methamphetamine on children and their families

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-06-26

Preventing Sudden Infant Deaths in Canada

Government of Canada et al.

A 4-page overview of issues relevant to safe sleep for infants

Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-07-15

Ontario's Early Childhood Development and Early Learning and Child Care: Investments and Outcomes

Government of Ontario

This 37-page annual report for 2004/2005 details Ontario's investments in early childhood development, early learning and child care, and examines outcomes

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-12

Families at Risk: The Effects of Chronic and Multiple Disadvantage

Government of South Australia et al.

An 84-page Australian study drawing attention to the strengths and challenges for parents living in situations of chronic and multiple disadvantage with children aged 0-7 years

Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-07

Staying Safe: Action Plan

H.M. Government

An 81-page UK document setting out projected government activity designed to drive improvements in the safety of children and young people

Families, Children & Youth, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-06

Loneliness in Australia

HACRU

A 26-page paper reporting on a national survey examining loneliness in Australia

Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-11

The Effect of Computer Use on Child Outcomes

Harris School

This 42-page working paper examines the impact of having access to a home computer on child and adolescent outcomes

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-30

Evidence of the Effectiveness of Child Support and Visitation

Harris School

This 33-page US working paper examines the effectiveness of two aspects of non-resident father involvement in reducing food insecurity among children

Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-22

Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education

Harvard Family Research Project

An 8-page US brief synthesizing the latest research on how family involvement contributes to young children's learning and development

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-07-13

Family Engagement: A Shared Responsibility

Harvard Family Research Project

A US research report discussing how families, schools, and communities can create a shared responsibility for children’s learning and academic success

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-11-30

The Evaluation Exchange - Summer 2004

Harvard Graduate School of Education

This 32-page issue is devoted to articles on early childhood programmes and evaluation

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-09-14

Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect - 2003

Health Agency of Canada

This 162-page study presents the major findings of the second cycle of the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-12-20

Aggressive Girls

Health Canada

A 13-page Canadian paper examining aggressive and violent behaviour by girls

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-05-02

Healthy Settings for Young People in Canada

Health Canada

A 166-page Canadian report designed to monitor changes in health behaviours and key health outcomes among school-aged children

Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-31

It's About Time: Women, Men, Work and Family

HEROC

This 217-page Australian report is the final one in a series dealing with aspects of the work/family balance

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-13

Taking Leadership, Innovating Change: Profiles in Family, School, and Community Engagement

HFRP

This 18-page US report has compiled twelve examples of leading innovations in family engagement as an integral and effective strategy in systemic education reform

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-24

Preschool for California's Children

HFRP

This 13-page US brief summarizes Harvard Family Research Project’s evaluation findings about the Preschool Program at its 5-year midpoint and offers suggestions for grantmaking strategy adjustments and modifications to increase the chances of advancing policies that benefit the children in California who need preschool the most

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-05-03

Partnerships for Learning: Promising Practices in Integrating School and Out-of-School Time Program Supports

HFRP

This 45-page US report from is aimed to help Out-of-School Time programme leaders, decision-makers, and funders to understand and implement effective OST–school partnerships for learning

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-24

Beyond Random Acts: Family, School, and Community Engagement as an Integral Part of Education Reform

HFRP

This 17-page US report provides a research-based framing of family engagement; examines the policy levers that can drive change in promoting systemic family, school, and community engagement; and focuses on data systems as a powerful tool to engage families for twenty-first century student learning

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-01-06

Families and Expanded Learning Opportunities: Working Together to Support Children's Learning

HFRP

A 4-page US brief exploring the ways that families and ELOs (expanded learning opportunities)must work as equal partners in order to ensure ELOs are contributing to children's learning in meaningful ways

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2012-04-30

Aiming High for Disabled Children: Better Support for Families

HM Treasury - UK

This 64-page policy review examines what more can be done to improve the outcomes for disabled children and young people, and their families

Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-23

Young People and Crime

Home Office

A 34-page UK report presenting findings from a 2006 survey describing levels and trends in youth offending, anti-social behaviour and victimisation among young people

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-18

Tackling Knives Action Programme Phase 1:

Home Office

A 40-page UK research report presenting key data from a monitoring programme established as part of an initiative created to reduce the carrying of knives, related homicides and serious stabbings among teenagers

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-26

Anti-Social and Other Problem Behaviours among Young Children

Home Office

A 59-page UK study of the risk and resiliences factors associated with young people's involvement in anti-social and other problem behaviours

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-18

Delinquent Youth Groups and Offending: Findings from the 2004 Offending, Crime and Justice Survey

Home Office - UK

A 68-page UK report presenting figures on the extent of membership of 'delinquent youth groups' among young people aged 10-19 in England and Wales

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-05-27

Risk, Protective Factors and Resilience to Drug Use: Identifying Resilient Young People and Learning from Their Experience

Home Office - UK

This 98-page UK report presents the findings of a study exploring young people's resilience to drug use

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-10

Longitudinal analysis of the Offending, Crime and Justice Survey 2003–06

Home Office - UK

This 45-page report presents longitudinal analysis of self reported data on offending, drug use and anti-social behaviour amongst young people in the UK

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-11-13

Predictive Factors for Illicit Drug Use Among Young People: A Literature Review

Home Office - UK

A 56-page UK literature review of factors associated with increased risk of drug abuse among young people, based on an analysis of 78 studies

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-10

Children’s Experience and Attitudes Towards the Police, Personal Safety and Public Spaces

Home Office - UK

This 98-page UK document explores topics from the 2009/10 British Crime Survey interviews with children aged 10 to 15, providing analysis of children’s contact with and attitude to the police, experience of and attitudes to knife carrying, crime prevention behaviours, being in public spaces and access to leisure activities

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-05-19

Review of the Protection of Children from Sex Offenders

Home Office - UK

This 32-page UK policy document sets out proposals for improvements in the protection of children from sex offenders

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-06-19

Positive Futures Impact Report: End of Season Report

Home Office - UK

A 48-page report on Positive Futures, a UK sports-based social inclusion programme, listing its key achievements and examining its likely future course

Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-26

An Assessment of the Tackling Knives and Serious Youth Violence

Home Office - UK

A 4-page summary assessment of The Tackling Knives and Serious Youth Violence Action Programme (TKAP), a UK initiative designed to reduce all serious violence involving 13- to 24-year-olds using a range of enforcement, education and prevention initiatives

Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-05-26

Preschool Puzzle

Hoover Institution

A US article considering what the research tells us about the effects of preschool

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-28

Not Your Father's PE: Obesity, Exercise, and the Role of Schools

Hoover Institution

A 7-page US article examining the relationship between exercise, PE classes and childhood obesity

Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-09-19

Preschool Is School, Sometimes

Hoover Institution

A study summary showing that high-quality teaching in early childhood education can close the achievement gap

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-02

What Happened When Kindergarten Went Universal?

Hoover Institution

This US study estimates the impact of earlier state interventions to introduce kindergarten into public schools

Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-03

Overseas Adoptions in Australia: Report on the Enquiry into Adoption of Children Overseas

House of Representatives Family and Human Services Committee

A 256-page report investigating Australian adoptions from overseas

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-12-02

Striking the Balance: Women, Men, Work and Family

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - Australia

This 148-page Australian discussion paper examines family responsibilities and paid work

Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-07-24