NCFR News Archive

Child Trends

New from Child Trends

the effects of homelessness on children
February 28, 2012

Child Trends just released a new publication titled "When the Bough Breaks: The Effects of Homelessness on Young Children."

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University of North Texas (UNT)

assistantships available
February 28, 2012

For the 2012-2013 academic year, UNT is looking for qualified graduate applicants.

Family Policies across the Globe

Call for chapters
February 28, 2012

Springer publishing is inviting scholars to contribute to a new edited volume on global family policy: Family Policies across the Globe

Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop

July 11-13, 2012 - NYC
February 28, 2012

The Columbia Population Research Center is accepting applications for the Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop to be held July 11-13, 2012, at Columbia University in New York City.

eXtension Webinar on Children in Military Families

available next Wednesday, February 29
February 21, 2012

You are invited to participate in the 60-minute web conference Secure Attachments: Building Caring Relationships with Parents and Children on Wednesday, February 29 at 2 p.m. EST.

Child Trends

New from Child Trends

Frequent Residential Mobility and Young Children's Well-being
February 21, 2012

In this study, Child Trends examined a fairly select group - children younger than six who have experienced five or more moves (who we term "frequent movers").

Grant reviewers sought for Head Start programs

February 07, 2012

The grant application review process relies on qualified, non-Federal reviewers who can critically evaluate applications for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Child Trends

New brief from Child Trends

Preventing or Reducing Socio-emotional Problems in Adolescents
February 07, 2012

Adolescence is often characterized as a tumultuous time in youth development, marked by occasional mood swings and intense emotions.

Free webinar available on literacy

February 07, 2012

Participate in this webinar to find out more about family literacy, consider what you are already doing and learn new ideas.

February is Black History Month

Watch a new PBS documentary on slavery after emancipation
February 07, 2012

A new documentary from PBS debuts next Monday, February 13 titled, Slavery By Another Name.