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.
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 Beth Gifford
April 14, 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.
read more about CCFP 25th Anniversary Spotlight: Q&A with Beth GiffordStudent Reflection on Bruehl Talk “From Curiosity to Confidence: Building Engagement in Early Childhood Classrooms”
April 10, 2025
CCFP News
On March 6, 2025, the Center for Child and Family Policy welcomed Mariah Douglass Bruehl, founder and CEO of Playful Learning, who discussed the importance of creativity and active engagement in early childhood education as a part of the Early Childhood Initiative series.
read more about Student Reflection on Bruehl Talk “From Curiosity to Confidence: Building Engagement in Early Childhood Classrooms”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.
read more about CCFP 25th Anniversary Spotlight: Q&A with Whitney McCoyParent 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.
read more about Parent and Provider Voices on Home-Based Child Care in North Carolina
Featured Projects
Research Project
Developing and Evaluating Progressive Prosecution in Durham, NC
The purpose of this project is to support the development and evaluation of new evidence-based plea bargaining policies and practices in the Durham District Attorney’s Office.
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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
Advancing Equity in Adolescent Health through Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs and Services
This project expands reach, builds capacity, and scales up evidence-based programs offering positive youth development and sexuality education to address health disparities in the most vulnerable areas across rural Eastern North Carolina.
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Research Project
How State Social Policies and Practices Impact Hispanic Low-Income Children and Youth
Project Description Safety net policies are intended to provide some level of basic income support and economic security to eligible families, in turn improving developmental outcomes and life course trajectories for children. Yet, despite high rates of poverty, Latinx families are less likely than other groups to utilize these benefits. Project Goals The team will…
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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.