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Research Brief

Research Brief

The Future of Social Service Delivery: Balancing In-Person and Virtual Services

This brief presents lessons learned from virtual service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic to inform virtual or in-person and virtual blended social services in the future. Download (PDF)

An Updated Estimation Model of the Cost of Raising Children in Texas

Estimates the cost of raising children, including across a two households

Fatherhood in Texas: Texas Supports Fathers, But Can Do More

This report examines the opportunities that remain for the state of Texas to support fathers and to contribute to improving the wellbeing of children. Download (PDF)

The Importance of Father Involvement

This brief highlights the importance of helping fathers maintain a healthy relationship with their children for positive child outcomes across the life course. Download (PDF)

Join us at the 2021 National Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit

Join thousands of policymakers, scholars, and practitioners across the country to learn how to strengthen state policies that impact the foundational prenatal-to-3 development period, starting with rigorous evidence. You will also get a first look

Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent Perspectives on the Texas Child Support Guidelines

This qualitative report shares parents’ experiences providing for their children in the context of receiving or providing child support, shedding light on the adequacy of Texas’ child support guidelines. Download (PDF)

New Book: The Scale-Up Effect in Early Childhood and Public Policy

Written by leading experts in early childhood, economics, psychology, public health, philanthropy, and more, newly released The Scale-Up Effect in Early Childhood and Public Policy: Why Interventions Lose Impact at Scale and What We Can

Brief and Webinar: How Will the American Rescue Plan Strengthen the Prenatal-to-3 System of Care? A Summary of the 2021 Act’s Benefits for Infants and Toddlers

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 invests unprecedented amounts of funding in the prenatal-to-3 period. As a result of this investment, states will have more support and choices to effectively build a comprehensive and

Engaging Fathers: Expanding the Scope of Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs

This study broadens the scope of father participation in home visiting and examines how fathers’ participation varies by demographic and family characteristics. Download (PDF)

How Will the American Rescue Plan Strengthen the Prenatal-to-3 System of Care? A Summary of the 2021 Act’s Benefits for Infants and Toddlers

View related 3/30/21 webinar recording and materials for a walk through of the American Rescue Plan and Q&A with Dr. Cynthia Osborne and Dr. Greg Duncan: Click here for event page. RESEARCH BRIEF | B.005.0321March

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