by Gary Gates, Williams Distinguished Scholar, Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law
U.S. Census Bureau data suggests that the demographic characteristics of same-sex couples raising children are substantially more diverse than the predominant subjects of scholarly research and media images of lesbian and gay parenting.
The National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education (NARME) is currently seeking qualified, professional speakers - experts in their field - to present at the 2nd annual conference.
Family Impact Analysis critically examines the past, present, or probable future effects of a policy, program, or service on family well-being. Whereas evaluation research focuses on whether the goals of a program are being met, family impact analysis examines how program goals may benefit families or produce unintended negative consequences. The checklists can be used by professionals for formal assessments, or by policymakers or stakeholders for informal self-assessments of how family-centered policies, programs, services, and communities are. The site also includes Family Impact Checklists for Specific Purposes.
The University of Alabama, together with a statewide advisory committee, is pleased to announce the 2012 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Conference and Symposium. The ADHD Conference brings together a multidisciplinary group of experts to share their research and interventions on AD/HD and practitioners to share their best practices.
The series launched with three working papers and will release future papers as they are ready on a regular basis. It will feature cutting-edge research from our health, human services, and survey and statistical experts on compelling issues across Mathematica's diverse topic areas. In addition to providing access to our most current work, the working papers will share some of the in-depth analyses behind our other publications. The papers are intended to encourage discussion before final peer review and possible publication. In keeping with Mathematica's high standards of quality, all working papers undergo a rigorous internal quality review.
To support infant-toddler advocates in their work to promote programs and policies that help improve lives of infants and toddlers, Zero to Three has developed a set of Baby Facts. These fact sheets show how babies are faring in each of the 51 states and the important role federal programs play in supporting their healthy development.
To get started, select an age range from the pull-down menu and click on it. Depending on the age range, different hotspots on the brain will appear. Click on a hotspot to reveal questions to find out how a baby's brain develops during this period of brain growth. You'll also learn what you can do to enrich a very young child's development.
