Families, Children & Youth
How Do Marital Status, Wage Rates, and Work Commitment Interact?
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 45-page discussion paper examines the linkages between marriage, work commitment and wage rates
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-08-02
Does Child Abuse Cause Crime?
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 64-page discussion paper studying the effects of child maltreatment on crime
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-11
The Determinants of the Prevalence of Single Mothers: A Cross-Country Analysis
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 38-page discussion paper examines the effect of public assistance, labour market and marriage market conditions and the prevalence of single mothers across countries and over time
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-07-25
Child Poverty and Changes in Child Poverty in Rich Countries Since 1990
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 65-page discussion paper documents levels and changes in child poverty rates in 12 OECD countries, and focuses on an analysis of the reasons for changes over the 1990s
Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-04-20
"It Wasn't Me, It Was Them!" - Social Influence in Risky Behaviour by Adolescents
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 25-page discussion paper examines risky behaviour (the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and marijuana) by American adolescents in the context of peer group behaviour
Families, Children & Youth, Drug AbusePosted: 2005-04-20
Is the Child Health/Family Income Gradient Universal? Evidence from England
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 26-page discussion paper compares the child health/family income gradient in England with results from the U.S.
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2004-10-12
Family Structure and Child Outcomes in the United States and Sweden
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 25-page paper compares the relationships between family structure and children's outcomes in terms of education and earnings data from Sweden and the U.S.
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-08-23
Hours of Work and Gender Identity: Does Part-Time Work Make the Family Happier?
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 39-page discussion paper examining the relationship between part-time work and happiness
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-12-16
Can Parents Afford to Work? Childcare Costs, Tax Benefit Policies and Work Incentives
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 69-page discussion paper quantifies the net cost of purchasing full-time centre-based childcare in OECD countries, and assesses the financial trade-offs between work and staying at home
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-01-24
Child Poverty and Family Transfers in Southern Europe
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 47-page discussion paper examines the effect of family transfers on child poverty in Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal
Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-03-03
Female Breadwinner Families: Their Existence, Persistence and Sources
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 32-page discussion paper developing and testing a typology for understanding two-parent households in which the female is the major earner
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-09-17
A Predictable Crisis: Older, Single Women as the New Face of Homelessness
Institute for Social Research
A 16-page Australian paper reporting on how the dissolution of partnerships and re-partnering involve serious risks for women and their children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-08-04
Benefit-Cost Analysis in the Evaluation of Child Welfare Programs
Institute for Research on Poverty
A 6-page U.S. article describing how a benefit-cost analysis of child welfare programs might be set up
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-04-28
Medicaid at Birth, WIC Take-Up and Children's Outcomes
Institute for Research on Poverty
A 32-page U.S. discussion paper reporting on the effects of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which provides food and nutritional advice to low income families in the U.S.
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-09-16
Does Head Start Improve Children's Life Chances?
Institute for Research on Poverty
This 71-page U.S. discussion paper examines the effect of the Head Start programme on the health and schooling of poorer children in the U.S.
Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-01-18
Stepping Stone or Dead End? The Effect of the EITC on Earnings Growth
Institute for Research on Poverty
A 30-page US discussion paper examining whether the jobs taken by single mothers as a result of the EITC incentives are “dead-end” jobs or jobs that have the potential for earnings growth
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-21
Equal Opportunities for Children: Social Welfare Expenditures in English-speaking Countries and Western Europe
Institute for Research on Poverty
An 8-page paper measuring and comparing how social welfare expenditures close the gap in economic resources available to poor children in developed countries
Families, Children & Youth, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-04-22
Equal Access? Appropriate and Affordable Childcare for Every Child
Institute for Public Policy Research
This 43-page report argues that the UK government should aim for a childcare system that promotes child development, supports complex family lives and enables parental employment as the best route out of poverty
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-06-13
Child Care Choices And Children's Cognitive Achievement: The Case of Single Mothers
Institute for Policy Research
This 65-page US research evaluates the effect of home inputs on the cognitive development of children of single mothers
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2006-08-23
Welfare-Enhancing Marginal Tax Rates: The Case of Publicly Provided Day Care
Institute for Futures Studies
A 23-page working paper highlighting the role of tax funding day care for children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-11-05
Indigenous Family Violence: From Emergency Measures to Committed Long-Term Action
ILC
This 13-page Australian paper deals with issues concerning the problem of indigenous family violence
Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-23
Climate Change and Urban Children: Impacts and Implications for Adaptation
IIED
This 74-page UK paper discusses the probable impacts for children from the increasing risks that climate change is likely to bring to urban centres in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Climate Change & Environment, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-04-30
America’s Youth: Transitions to Adulthood
IES
This 191-page US report compares the current generation of youth and young adults in the United States to youth and young adults in 2000, 1990, and 1980
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-12-20
Making the Right Turn: A Guide About Improving Transition Outcomes for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System
IEL et al.
This 71-page US Guide provides professionals with well-researched and documented facts, offers evidence-based research, highlights promising practices, and provides the Guideposts for Success for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Corrections System, in addition to pointing out areas requiring further attention by policymakers and identifying promising practices
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-03-27
The War Between the State and the Family
IEA
An 84-page economic analysis of the effects of UK family policy
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-04-19
The Impact of Child-Care Centers on Early Childhood Development
IDB
This 22-page paper presents a systematic and complete agenda to assess the impact of attending a child-care center on early childhood development (ECD) in the context of a developing country
Families, Children & Youth, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-10-30
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
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
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 Puzzle
Hoover Institution
A US article considering what the research tells us about the effects of preschool
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-28
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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