www.childtrendsdatabank.org provides one-stop-shop for the latest national trends and research on over 80 key indicators of child and youth well-being, with new indicators added each month.
The DataBank Delivers
Continuously updated trend data with the latest national estimates for all indicators
Plain language reporting on trends and population subgroup differences informed by existing research
Color graphics and tables that can be downloaded directly into reports and presentations
PDF files for each indicator containing text, graphics, and tables in a concise and attractive format
Links that provide organized access to additional information available for each indicator including
State, local, and international estimates
Selected current research
Original source documents
National goals (where applicable)
DataBank Estimates Come from Reliable Sources
Federal reports and Web sites
Original analyses of national data sets by Child Trends staff, a nationally respected non-partisan, non-profit research firm
DataBank Indicators are Chosen with Care in Consultation with
Nationally recognized researchers from the NICHD Family and Child Research Network
Respected members of the communications field
The DataBank is Designed to Serve Everyone
Journalists: National trend data from reliable sources, with access to state and local data to "localize" stories
Policymakers and service providers: Useful information for planning, reports, policy-making, and proposals
Researchers and students: Detailed descriptive data and links to relevant research
Advocates: The latest data identifying emerging and continuing areas of need for children and youth
Parents, youth, and the public: Information that is useful and easy to read
The DataBank is a product of Child Trends
Child Trends is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by providing research and data to inform decision-making that affects children. In addition to conducting its own research, Child Trends works with federal and state officials and other researchers to improve the quality, scope, and use of data on children and their families. We provide technical assistance to public agencies and private organizations that develop, analyze, track, and use statistical indicators of child and youth well-being. We also assist in the design and implementation of policy and program evaluations.
Child Trends regularly and actively communicates key research and data on children and families to the media, public officials, professional organizations, foundations, service providers, and the general public. The goal of this work is to improve public understanding of the life circumstances of America's children and youth, and of the issues that are critical to their well-being. Child Trends has a large and diverse list of publications including research papers, research briefs, literature reviews, and a growing collection of "what works" interactive tables that identify programs proven by research to be effective in promoting child and youth development. For additional information please visit our corporate Web site at http://www.childtrends.org
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