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Research Brief

The Influence of Field-Based Training on Caseworker Turnover

This paper examines the effect of field-based caseworker training on turnover in Texas. Download (PDF)

Evaluation of the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program

This report presents findings on the effectiveness of the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP). Download (PDF)

The National Advisory Council Behind the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center

Essential to the work of the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center is the new National Advisory Council (NAC). Before a single NAC member came on board, we knew we had to be very thoughtful about its membership to

Implementing Services for Fathers

This brief shares best practices for implementing effective services for fathers. Download (PDF)

Understanding the Needs of Young Parents and the Best Approaches for Serving Them

The brief summarizes the needs and challenges of parents aged 18 to 24 years old, highlights the challenges they face, and identifies best practices for serving them. Download (PDF)

Understanding the Needs of Young Parents and the Best Approaches for Serving Them

These findings can help service providers better align their services with the needs of young parents and understand what approaches work best to serve them. Download (PDF)

Evaluation of Collaborative Family Engagement, Year Four Report

This report is a four-year implementation study of the Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) pilot project in child protection cases in Texas. Download (PDF)

The Effect of CASA on Child Welfare Permanency Outcomes

This is the largest, most rigorous study to date on the effects of being a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) on permanency outcomes of children in foster care. Download (PDF)

Engaging Young Parents and Fathers in Parenting Programs

This study highlights the unique factors and outcomes associated with serving young parents with evidence-based home visiting programs in Texas. Download (PDF)

The Culture of Health in Early Care and Education: Workers’ Wages, Health, And Job Characteristics

This paper describes the health of an ECE worker sample by wage, job, and center characteristics to explore the relationships between these factors and workers’ health. Download (PDF)