Research

A note from acting executive director Shana Bartley:

Washington, DC – April 18, 2017 – The new Ward Snapshots released today by DC Action for Children reveal growing prosperity throughout the District for a number of families, but not all. The data presented in these Snapshots share improvements while also highlighting resource disparities and barriers to opportunity that many DC children and their families continue to face.

How do we know that evidence-based home visiting models are effective? This literature review gives an overview of the evidence supporting four major programs models in the areas of school readiness, child welfare, and child and maternal health.

How has TANF historically served DC children and families? What can we expect TANF reform in the DC to look like moving forward? We dive into these questions and more in our policy snapshot.

Do you know the birth, health and education trends for children in your ward? Learn more from the newest edition of DC KIDS COUNT’s Ward Snapshots.

More leave time saves lives and money.

Best practices for giving children in the child welfare system the best chance for success.