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CCFP25

Anniversary Spotlight: Q&A with Whitney McCoy

Upcoming Event

Internationally-Acclaimed Early Childhood Expert Joan Lombardi

CCFP25

Celebrating 25 years of Making a Difference

Newly released impact report highlights Center work that has made a difference in the lives of children and families.

On the Blog

Student Reflection on Child and Family Policy Pathways Trip to D.C.

Bess Pierre, PPS/Child Policy Research Certificate student, shares her experience and takeaways

Celebrating 25 Years!

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University. Join us in celebrating this milestone as we host several events and activities and publish special content throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.

Recent News

CCFP 25th Anniversary Spotlight: Q&A with Whitney McCoy

March 12, 2025

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.

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Parent and Provider Voices on Home-Based Child Care in North Carolina

February 20, 2025

CCFP News

Three newly released research briefs present parents’ and providers’ insights into the strengths, needs, and ideas for improvement around home-based child care and explore the barriers and challenges of operating these businesses in N.C.

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Lansford Addresses United Nations on Global Megatrends Affecting Families

February 14, 2025

Sanford School of Public Policy

Jennifer Lansford spoke at the United Nations, offering into four megatrends shaping families worldwide: technology, demographic shifts, urbanization and migration, and climate change.

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Student Reflection on Child and Family Policy Pathways Trip to Washington, DC

February 6, 2025

CCFP News

This past December, I had the privilege of joining the Center for Child and Family Policy on a trip to Washington, DC as part of a new pilot program that offers an incredible experience for Duke undergraduates considering or seeking careers in child and family policy.

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Featured Projects

Research Project

Partnering for Excellence

This project is an evaluation of Benchmarks’ Partnering for Excellence (PFE), a model that seeks to improve the well-being of children and families in contact with the child welfare system and reduce the need for higher end behavioral services through a more trauma-informed community, which can result in reduces in behavioral healthcare expenditures.

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Research Project

Evaluation of NC Community Schools Coalition

Project Description The North Carolina Community Schools Coalition aims to improve the academic, mental, and physical health of North Carolina students through the development of Full-Service Community Schools across the state. Full-Service Community Schools prioritize partnerships between schools and the community to promote the overall success and well-being of children and families. The community schools model…

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Research Project

Net Worth Poverty and Children’s Development

This study examines how net worth poverty – or household’s whose wealth levels fall below one-quarter of the federal poverty line – is associated with children’s cognitive and behavioral development. Most children who are net worth poor are not income poor, meaning that these economically vulnerable group of children have been conventionally overlooked in conversations about poverty.

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Research Project

National Center for Research on Hispanic Families and Children

Project Description The National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families (Center) is a research hub to generate evidence and support programs and policy to better serve low-income Hispanic children and families. Areas of research focus include poverty reduction and economic self-sufficiency; family stability; and early care and education. A key part of the Center’s mission…

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For Students

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.