Families, Children & Youth
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Leadership Imperative: Reforming Children
Demos
A 93-page U.K. report stressing the need to reform the culture of organisations if the "Every Child Matters" reform agenda is to work on the ground
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-01-11
In Loco Parentis
Demos
A 300-page UK report examining Britain's care system for children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-07-14
Care Matters: Time for Change
DEFS
This 144-page White Paper sets out the steps to be taken to improve outcomes for children and young people in care in the UK
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-06-26
The Impact of Parental Involvement on Children’s Education
DCSF
A 12-page UK guide providing a summary of research evidence on the impact of parental involvement on children’s education, the stages at which it is know to have an impact, and the types of activities are influential.
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-28
Effective Early Intervention for Youth at Risk of Future Poor Outcomes
DCSF
This 137-page UK study reviews and interprets existing evidence for the risk factors associated with poor outcomes for young people
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-10-30
Promoting and Supporting Positive Behaviour in Primary Schools
DCSF
This i4-page UK document provides a set of learning opportunities designed to help primary school children develop social, emotional and behavioral skills
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-03-13
Pre-school, School and Family Influences on Children's Development during Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11): Final Report from the Primary Phase
DCSF
The 12-page final report of the primary phase of a UK longitudinal study which uses multi-level modelling to investigate the effects of home background, pre-school and primary education on pupils’ attainment and social / behavioural development.
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-28
Supporting Parents in Promoting Early Learning
DCSF
A 208-page evaluation of the UK's Early Learning Partnership Project, which aimed to put in place family-level educational support for young children
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-06-26
Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum (England)
DCSF
This 210-page review has tried to capture the distinctiveness of the primary phase. The curriculum that primary children are offered must enable them to enjoy this unique stage of childhood, inspire learning and develop the knowledge, skills and understanding which are the building blocks for secondary education and later life
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-05-13
The Sure Start Journey: A Summary of Evidence
DCSF
This 49-page UK document summarizes the principal findings of research into the Sure Start programme, a system providing an integrated approach to children's services
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-03-11
Impact of Alcohol Consumption On Young People: A Systematic Review of Published Reviews
DCSF
A 69-page UK literature review of the effects of alcohol consumption on children and young people
Drug Abuse, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-02-04
Keeping Them in the Family
DCSF
This 8-page UK research brief studies the outcomes for abused and neglected children placed with family or friends carers through care proceedings
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-04-04
Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties
DCSF
This 217-page UK report focuses on the identification of dyslexia among students and the possible intervention approaches that can be made by teachers and parents
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-24
Fresh Start Reforms in Operation
CYF
A 22-page New Zealand report on the implementation of the Fresh Start youth justice reforms, which includes current trends in youth offending
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-08-10
Using Pediatric Care and Practitioners to Ensure Children are Ready to Learn
CSSP
This 21-page US paper reports on a match of two programmes focusing on children's developmental health
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2008-02-20
Working Together to Improve Results: Reviewing the Effectiveness of Community Decision-Making Entities
CSSP
A 57-page US study of the effectiveness of community decision-making entities in improving the conditions and outcomes of children and families
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-11
Lessons about Addressing Domestic Violence
CSSP
A 25-page US report on lessons learned relevant to building partnerships between domestic violence, child welfare and neighbouring committees
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-02-13
Severed Connections: An Exploration of the Impact of Imprisonment on Womens' Familial and Social Connectedness
CSCR
A 62-page Australian report of a survey of women in prison and their networks to explore the impact of imprisonment on familial and social connectedness
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-03-27
Policy by Children: A Children's Views Report
CSCI
A 52-page UK synthesis of ideas from children and young people about what social services should do for children in care
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-03
Disconnected Youth: A Look at 16- to 24-Year Olds Who Are Not Working or In School
CRS
An 82-page US report providing context for Congress about the characteristics of disconnected youth, and the circumstances in which they live
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-04-28
United Nations System Efforts to Address Violence Against Women
CRS
This 22-page US report provides an overview of recent UN efforts to address violence against women
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-26
Learn or Earn: Implications for Young People In-care and Post-care
CREATE Foundation
A 30-page Australian discussion paper aimed at promoting debate about how to improve educational and employment outcomes for young people who are or have been in care
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-12-21
Forming Partnerships: The Human Rights of Children in Need of Care and Protection
Crawford School of Economics and Government
This 23-page Australian paper synthesizes concepts of human rights, children's needs and citizenship as a basis for redefining policy and services for children in care
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-11-26
Youth Mentoring: a Good Thing?
CPS
This 49-page UK report looks at the effectiveness of mentoring schemes for young people
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-17
The Benefits of Social Networking services
Cooperative Research Centre for Young People, Technology and Wellbeing
This 29-page Australian report summarises current international evidence concerning the enabling effects of SNS in the context of young people's everyday lives
Families, Children & Youth, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-04-04
International Population Assistance and Family Planning Programs: Issues for Congress
Congressional Research Service
A 21-page congressional brief on U.S. policy in respect of international population assistance and family planning programmes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-02-13
Working with Indigenous Children, Families, and Communities: Lessons from Practice
Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia
This 7-page Australian practice sheet describes methods that child and family services can use to support Indigenous families and communities
Indigenous Affairs, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-06-23
The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project: Supporting Mental Health Treatment in Primary Care
Commonwealth Fund
This 20-page US study looks into the development and implementation of a programme that provides timely telephonic psychiatric and clinical guidance to primary care providers treating children with mental health problems
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-12
The Whole Child
Commission on the Whole Child
A US report calling for increased attention to conditions essential to learning
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-21
Early Childhood Experiences: Laying the Foundation for Health Across a Lifetime
Commission on Health
A 9-page US issue brief on the linkage between early childhood experiences and lifetime health
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-07-26
Supporting Parents, Safeguarding Children
Commission for Social Care Inspection
This 60-page UK report finds that the situation of children at risk can be improved by providing improved support for their parents
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-02-14
Child Deaths – Cyber Bullying as a Risk Factor for Youth Suicide
Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian - Australia
This 3-page Australian brief examines the links between cyber bullying and suicide
Families, Children & Youth, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2012-03-26
Adapting Healthy Marriage Programs for Disadvantaged and Culturally Diverse Populations: What are the Issues?
CLASP
A 12-page policy brief describing adaptations made to healthy marrige programmes in the US to accommodate disadvantaged and culturally diverse groups
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-05
Building Bridges Between the Healthy Marriage, Responsible Fatherhood and Domestic Violence Movements
CLASP
A 12-page US brief exploring how the healthy marriage, responsible fatherhood and domestic violence communities can work together to promote the well-being of families and children
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-11
Child Care Assistance Helps Families Work: A Review of the Effects of Subsidy Receipt on Employment
CLASP
This 7-page US policy brief examines the effects of child care subsidies
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-07
A Collective Responsibility, a Collective Work
CLASP
This 34-page US report outlines how economically distressed communities can create supportive activities to bolster youth success in school and later life
Families, Children & Youth, Urban IssuesPosted: 2008-05-17
Young people, Knives and Guns
CJM
A 106-page UK report offering a comprehensive review of gun and knife crime strategies targeted at young people
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-06-13
The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts
Civic Enterprises
A 44-page US study of young people dropping out of high school, to ascertain their personal characteristics and reasons
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-10
Chicago’s Real Crime Story
City Journal
A US article analyzing the root cause of Chicago's youth violence
Crime, Law & Order, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-03-22
Child Care: Who Benefits?
CIS
A 12-page Australian analysis of research into the benefits of formal child care during the early years
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-24
Fatally Flawed: The Child Protection Crisis in Australia
CIS
A 40-page Australian monograph examining the child protection crisis in New South Wales
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-05
Access to Safe and Secure Housing for At Risk and Vulnerable Young People
CHRANZ
This 107-page research is the first systematic attempt to explore the alignment between the housing sector and the housing needs of at risk and vulnerable young people in New Zealand. It provides information necessary to better align the housing sector and the service sector that provides for and attempts to improve the life chances and wellbeing of at risk and vulnerable young people.
Housing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-02-07
'Trying to Get By': Consulting with Children and Young People on Child Poverty
Children's Commissioner - UK
This 43-page UK study involved in-depth discussions with children and young people living in some of the most deprived areas in the country. A total of 73 children and young people were asked about poverty and how the Government can make a difference
Poverty & Hunger, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-04-10
Coming Home
Child, Youth and Family - New Zealand
The report of an annual conference held to discuss the family group conference model pioneered in the New Zealand child welfare and youth justice systems (single page with links to presentations)
Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-01-04
Taskforce for Action on Violence Within Families - First Report
Child, Youth and Family - New Zealand
This 36-page New Zealand report identifies key areas of action to reduce family violence
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-08-07
Working Together to Keep Children and Young People Safe
Child, Youth and Family
This 52-page New Zealand guide helps people recognise when families are vulnerable and how they can help, through to spotting the signs of abuse, who to talk to and how to report their concerns
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-01-28
The School Environment and Adolescent Well-being: Beyond Academics
Child Trends
This 11-page US brief looks at schools as an environment affecting multiple aspects of adolescent development.
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-24
Child Recruitment in South Asian Conflicts
Chatham House
A 52-page UK report examining issues raised by the recruitment of children in South Asian conflicts
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-13
Start with a Girl: A New Agenda for Global Health
CGD
This US report sheds light on girls' health worldwide and its impact on the wellbeing and productivity of girls, their families, and their nation
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-10-18
Girls Count
CGD
This 97-page report describes why and how to provide adolescent girls in developing countries with a full and equal chance in life
International Development, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-01-15
Safe and Supportive Families and Communities for Children
CFCA
This 17-page paper reviews the research on building safe and supportive families and communities for children in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-04-13
Taxing Childcare: Effects on Family Labor Supply and Children
CESifo
A 50-page working paper studying how female labour supply responds to childcare prices
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2012-05-02
Gender and Racial Biases: Evidence from Child Adoption
CESifo
This 51-page US working paper uses a new data set on domestic child adoption to document the preferences of potential adoptive parents over born and unborn babies relinquished for adoption by their birth mothers
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-02-20
Family Location and Caregiving Patterns from an International Perspective
CESifo
This 30-page working paper conducts a cross-national econometric analysis of intra-family location and caregiving patterns
Ageing, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2010-04-08
Causal Effects of Paternity Leave on Children and Parents
CESifo
This paper uses a parental leave reform directed towards fathers to identify the causal effects of paternity leave on children’s and parents’ outcomes
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-08-04
Childcare Costs and the Demand for Children: Evidence from a Nationwide Reform
CESifo
This working paper identifies the causal effect of childcare costs on fertility in a context in which childcare enrollment is almost universal, user fees are low, and the labour force participation of mothers is very high
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-10-26
Sports and Child Development
CESifo
This 50-page study analyzes the effect of sports club participation, one of the most popular extra-curricular activities, on children’s skill development
Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-11-16
The Effect of Child Care on Family Structure: Theory and Evidence
CESifo
This 37-page paper studies the effect of child care provision on family structure
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-04-24
Cultural Transmission of Work-Welfare Attitudes and the Intergenerational Correlation in Welfare Receipt
CEPR
This 40-page Australian discussion paper considers the potential for the cultural transmission of attitudes toward work, welfare, and individual responsibility to explain the intergenerational correlation in welfare receipt
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-02-20
Perspectives on Work/Family Balance
CEPR
A US testimony on the realities of American working women striving to balance their jobs with family life
Families, Children & Youth, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-05-02