How effective is participatory budgeting at increasing government accountability and responsiveness in municipalities? Programs in Brazil find that allowing residents to choose preferential projects improves their social welfare and shifts constituent prioriti... More »
Children participating in an international sponsorship program are more likely to attain higher education and formal employment. More »
We take a look back at the articles from our Child and Family Special Series on Juvenile Justice and the powerful, lasting consequences for the youth involved. More »
Adolescents who are arrested are more likely to drop out of high school and to fail to enroll in a four-year college. More »
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs are in high demand, but STEM educational programs may not reach all American students equally. More »
The impact of working parents is linked to an increased risk of childhood obesity. More »
Low-income fathers with debt are more likely to reduce labor hours and child support payments. More »