CCFP 25th Anniversary Spotlight: Q&A with Nicole Lawrence & Liz Snyder-Fickler
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.
February 6, 2025
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.
read more about Student Reflection on Child and Family Policy Pathways Trip to Washington, DCFebruary 4, 2025
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 Nicole Lawrence & Liz Snyder-FicklerJanuary 16, 2025
The Child Tax Credit is a valuable tax benefit for families with dependent children, currently offering up to $2,000 per qualifying child.
read more about What Is the Child Tax Credit and Who’s Eligible?January 6, 2025
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 Ben GoodmanThe Infant-Toddler Trauma-Informed Care (ITTI Care) Project leverages the existing early childhood education workforce support system to expand and strengthen trauma-informed knowledge and practice within the communities they serve.
learn more about ITTI CareProject 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…
learn more about Evaluation of NC Community Schools CoalitionStudy of children’s and adolescents’ trajectories of mental health, immunization, and primary healthcare utilization in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. The research is being conducted in India, where one-sixth of the world’s population lives.
learn more about Survey of Health Trends (SEHAT)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.
learn more about Advancing Equity in Adolescent Health through Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs and ServicesThe 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.