Authored by faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, this series of reports focuses on poverty and food security. The report provides detailed analysis of statewide trends in poverty and food security by county in comparison with the State.…

This paper, from the Crittenton Women’s Union (CWU), discusses how executive functioning skills are important to move out of poverty. Executive functioning includes skills like impulse control, working memory, and mental…

The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics released a special issue report that focuses on youth in transition to adulthood in the United States. The report states that youth in transition often face challenges while trying to…

This interactive survey tool was conducted by Robin Hood and the Columbia University Population Research Center. The Poverty Tracker measures income poverty, material hardship, and serious cases of health challenges. In addition, the tool utilizes…

Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this booklet provides an overview of important health issues for children and youth in foster care. The appendix provides three downloadable age-appropriate forms that judges can share with…

The National Institute of Justice funded this three-year study designed to examine the effects of race and gender on employment outcomes for individuals with a criminal record. Past studies have examined the impact of incarceration on employment…

What is known about urban American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and families’ engagement with government services? This literature review summarizes what is known about the status of urban American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children…

Since the creation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in 1996, there has been concern about low-income individuals who may be eligible for TANF cash assistance but are neither receiving TANF nor working. These individuals are often…

This resource from ASCEND at the Aspen Institute discusses the parent engagement part of two-generation programming. Research shows that children engaged with both parents, custodial or not, experience better outcomes in life than children who are…

This 2014 report provides an overview of the types and prevalence of learning disabilities in the United States and includes information and statistics about learning disabilities faced by school age students, post-secondary students, and working…