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https://www.ifound.org/files/5914/4838/5784/InsideOutBrochure_FINAL.pdf
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Inside-Out Connections, a program of the Initiative Foundation
2.7 million U.S. children have a parent behind bars. This booklet is designed to help moms, dads, and caregivers answer children’s questions about jail and prison.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Internal Dynamics of Families
Family Law and Public Policy
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https://www.childtrends.org/child-trends-5/5-ways-screen-time-can-benefit-children-and-families/
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Child Trends
Revised media guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics for children ages 0-5 emphasize the importance of parents’ engagement with their children.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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Research Brief
https://www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resources/data/family-profiles/wu-prevalence-grandparenthood-fp-18-03.html
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National Center for Family & Marriage Research
2014 survey data identifies the prevalence of grandparenthood among adults aged 50 and older and examines their demographic characteristics.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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https://www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resources/data/family-profiles/wu-grandparent-characteristics-age-fp-18-04.html
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National Center for Family & Marriage Research
Data from the 2014 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) compares midlife grandparents to those at older ages across demographic characteristics.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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https://www.bgsu.edu/ncfmr/resources/data/family-profiles/wu-grandparenthood-residency-fp-18-05.html
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National Center for Family & Marriage Research
2014 survey data illustrates differences in age, race/ethnicity, and educational attainment between grandparents who live with grandchildren and those who don't.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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Research Brief
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/evidence-and-equity-challenges-for-research-design
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
Four strategies to address research disparities between easier-to-study populations and harder-to-study, more marginalized groups
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Family Life Education Methodology
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Curriculum
/sites/default/files/2018-03/Community%20capacity%20building.%20Supporting%20military%20service%20members%20and%20fam....pdf
A Resource Manual for Military and Family Program Professionals
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Defense
A training program to help family professionals think about, plan, and develop programs in a way that promotes community capacity building for military families.
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Family Life Education Methodology
Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
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Research Brief
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/exploration-integrated-approaches-supporting-child-development-improving-family-economic-security
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
This OPRE evaluation examined programs that deliberately combine services intended to support both child development and parental economic security.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/features-of-programs-designed-to-help-families-achieve-economic-security-and-promote-child-well-being
Resource from the Exploration of Integrated Approaches to Supporting Child Development & Improving Family Economic Security
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
This brief identifies common features of integrated services to support both the economic security of families and the development and wellbeing of children.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/using-research-evaluation-support-programs-promote-parents-economic-security-childrens-well-being
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
Part of a larger OPRE evaluation, this brief outlines how research and evaluation can create more robust integrated services for low-income families.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
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https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/conceptual-frameworks-intentional-approaches-improving-economic-security-child-well-being
Conceptual Frameworks for Intentional Approaches to Improving Economic Security and Child Well-being
Resource from the Exploration of Integrated Approaches to Supporting Child Development & Improving Family Economic Security
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
Part of a larger OPRE evaluation, this brief identifies two conceptual frameworks to understand integrated services for low-income families.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
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https://www.westbowpress.com/Bookstore/BookSearchResults.aspx?Search=preserving%20family%20ties
An Authoritative Guide To Understanding Divorce and Child Custody, for Parents and Family Professionals
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WestBow Press
An overview of the complex legal and social factors involved in the child custody and divorce process with an emphasis on creating positive child outcomes.
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Family Law and Public Policy
Parent Education and Guidance
Internal Dynamics of Families
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Research Brief
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/issue-briefs/rural/
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau
This brief outlines the characteristics and challenges of rural families and how child welfare professionals can best serve their needs.
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Family Law and Public Policy
Family Life Education Methodology
Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
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http://tinyurl.com/healthy-dating-p
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National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families
This fact sheet presents factors for family practitioners to be aware of when helping youth and young adults build healthy friendships.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Human Sexuality
Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
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Research Brief
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/planning-a-next-generation-evaluation-agenda-for-the-john-h-chafee-foster-care-independence-program?utm_source=ACF%20OPRE%20News%202/1/18&utm_campaign=OPRE%20News%202/1/18&utm_medium=email
Planning a Next-Generation Evaluation Agenda for the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
An Update of the Knowledge Base and Typology of Independent Living Programs in the United States
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
This report provides information on child welfare legislation, current research on youth aging out of foster care, and a typology of independent living programs.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Family Law and Public Policy
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https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/
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Sesame Workshop
Bilingual videos, storybooks, and digital activities on topics such as divorce, grief, resilience, coping with incarceration, and traumatic experiences.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Family Health
Parent Education and Guidance
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http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/news.html
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KidsHealth
Tips for parents by KidsHealth from the Nemours Foundation.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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Research Brief
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/promoting-prenatal-health-and-positive-birth-outcomes-a-snapshot-of-state-efforts
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
States participating in the Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation describe efforts to promote prenatal health and positive birth outcomes.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Family Health
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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Research Brief
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/steps-to-success-implementing-a-home-visiting-program-designed-to-prevent-rapid-repeat-pregnancies-among-adolescent-mothers?utm_source=ACF%20OPRE%20News%202/1/18
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Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation
Key findings from the implementation of Steps to Success, a home visiting program for adolescent mothers.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Family Health
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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Research Brief
http://www.hispanicresearchcenter.org/publications/how-common-are-nonstandard-work-schedules-among-low-income-hispanic-parents-of-young-children/
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National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families
The implications of nonstandard work hours on Latino families’ access to child care options designed and subsidized to support low-income families.
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http://www.hispanicresearchcenter.org/multimedia/infographic-the-average-day-of-low-income-latino-parents/
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National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families
This infographic compares an average day of a low-income Latino parent to that of their low-income white and black peers.
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Book
http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Talk-so-Little-Kids-Will-Listen/Joanna-Faber/9781501131639
A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7
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Simon & Schuster
A guide for parents and caregivers to tweak techniques based on specific children's needs. Includes a chapter on autism and sensory disorders.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
Parent Education and Guidance
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Research Brief
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C6Ow1fK_UE0Ibuj4_uVFEykcZdi_axO8/view
The Role of Family, School, and Community in Promoting Resilience
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University of Minnesota Extension
This research overview provides gender terminology, points of intervention, and strategies for parents, teachers, and others who work with transgender youth.
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Human Sexuality
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Parent Education and Guidance
Family Life Education Methodology
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http://www.gundersenhealth.org/ncptc/jacob-wetterling-resource-center/
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Gundersen Health System
JWRC works to end all forms of child abuse and neglect through training, education, advocacy, prevention and awareness, providing care and treatment for all ages.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Internal Dynamics of Families
Interpersonal Relationships
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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