Our Mission
The Center for Child and Family Policy is dedicated to improving the well-being of children and families through research, education, and engagement. We study factors that influence child outcomes, develop and test promising interventions, and advance evidence-based practices and policies that can inform change and unlock opportunities for all children and their families.
Recent News
CCFP 25th Anniversary Spotlight: Q&A with Bea Chestnutt
November 1, 2024
CCFP News
As part of the Center for Child and Family Policy’s 25th Anniversary celebration, we honor faculty, researchers, and staff who have contributed to the Center’s work, culture, and impact.
read more about CCFP 25th Anniversary Spotlight: Q&A with Bea Chestnutt2024 Color of Education Summit highlights equity, community, and civic action
October 7, 2024
EdNC
A recap and highlights from the 2024 Color of Education Summit, co-sponsored by the Center for Child and Family Policy.
read more about 2024 Color of Education Summit highlights equity, community, and civic actionCareers in Child and Family Policy: Policy + Law/Medicine/Business
October 3, 2024
CCFP News
On Friday, September 20, CCFP hosted three Duke dual-degree graduate students pursuing careers at the intersection of Policy and Law/Medicine/Business, as part its Careers in Child and Family Policy speaker series.
read more about Careers in Child and Family Policy: Policy + Law/Medicine/BusinessCCFP 25th Anniversary Spotlight: Q&A with Helen “Sunny” Ladd
October 1, 2024
CCFP News
As part of the Center for Child and Family Policy’s 25th Anniversary celebration, we honor faculty, researchers, and staff who have contributed to the Center’s work, culture, and impact.
read more about CCFP 25th Anniversary Spotlight: Q&A with Helen “Sunny” Ladd
Featured Projects
Research Project
Childhood, Adolescence, and Covid-Related Risk and Protective Factors in the Development of Adjustment in Early Adulthood Across Cultures
Project Description Compared to adolescents or adults in mid-life, young adults (aged 22-26) are at higher risk of death and disease from a variety of causes, most of which are preventable, including mental health problems, substance use, sexually transmitted infections, homicides, and motor vehicle accidents. Mental health and substance use disorders alone account for approximately…
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Research Project
Durham Navigation Study
The Durham Navigation Study is a randomized control trial to evaluate the impact of Community Navigation on outcomes for young children and their families.
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Research Project
BELLA Online: ESL and Classroom Teachers Working Together With Children and Families
Project goal is to design, develop, and test an online professional development program called Bridging English Language Learning and Academics (BELLA) for improving teacher and student outcomes for working with English Learners (ELs).
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Research Project
Evaluation of the Responsive Early Access for Durham’s Young Children (READY)
Evaluation of a unified strategy to early childhood development called Responsive Early Access for Durham’s Young Children (READY). READY was created by a Durham-based nonprofit in partnership with early care and education, pediatrics, family support, mental health, and homeless services organizations and professionals.
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The Center offers a variety of ways for Duke students at every level to learn about child and family policy and become involved in original research.