Children and Child Development

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Poverty in America

SRCD issues policy brief on children and poverty

February 04, 2013

Poverty in childhood, especially deep poverty, is linked to a range of physical-biological, cognitive-academic, and social-emotional problems, and these problems persist into adulthood. The Society for Research in Child Development created a policy brief on the subject. 

Zippy father daughter

Life with a single father

This heartwarming short film from Singapore, titled "Family," portrays a father's love for his daughter. It’s not to be missed. 

2013 Fourth International Conference on Adoption Research

2013 Fourth International Conference on Adoption Research

July 07, 2013 - July 11, 2013
Bilbao, Spain

The 2013 Fourth International Conference on Adoption Research, hosted in Bilbao, Spain, is accepting proposals until Jan. 25, 2013. 

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

New Worlds of Adoption Conference 2013

Contact Between Adoptive and Birth Families: What Works?
April 11, 2013 - April 12, 2013
University of Massachusetts, Amherst

The New Worlds of Adoption 2013 Conference at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst will be held April 11-12 at the university.

12th Annual Alabama Autism Conference

12th Annual Alabama Autism Conference

Looking Towards Adulthood: "Thoughtful Planning using Today's Interventions"
March 01, 2013
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Nationally recognized speakers wiill discuss evidence-based strategies to support children and adolescents with ASD as they learn and grow into adults with ASD.

Lessons From the Field

Understanding Immigration and Refugee Trauma
January 17, 2013
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota (other locations via video stream and interactive television)

Facilitate professional's use of a broad and inclusive lens in their work with children, youth, and families impacted by homelessness.

Zippy Video dog and child

Best friends - a kid, a dog and a puddle

The human/animal bond is the frequent subject of our Zippy videos. Add the keyword, “adorable.” The message? A true friend is someone who will stand by you and wait while you jump in life’s puddles! Enjoy!