The Center for Child and Family Policy informs students, policymakers and practitioners about current research in child and family policy by hosting and facilitating conversations and sharing research findings to improve policies and practices that impact children and families.
Events
One of the ways CCFP does this is by bringing world-renowned experts who have demonstrated unrivaled excellence in behavioral science and theory, as well as science-to-policy applications. These lectures are free and open to the public and are now offered online so anyone can participate. Check our upcoming events for more details. Information on past events, including videos and blog summaries, can be seen here.
Signature Lecture Series
Sulzberger Distinguished Lecture Series
Made possible by an endowment from the Arthur Sulzberger Family, this series brings world-renowned experts who have demonstrated unrivaled excellence in behavioral science and theory, as well as science-to-policy applications.
Early Childhood Initiative Series
Launched by the Center for Child and Family Policy in the fall of 2016, the Early Childhood Initiative seeks to bring together scholars from across Duke University to address early childhood challenges and produce world-class scholarship that will help maximize the potential of all children during their early years.
Student Engagement
CCFP supports and encourages student engagement through a variety of opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to engage in research, study child and family policy through course offerings, network with professionals working in the field, and attending our events.
Strategic Partnerships
CCFP has a number of strategic partnerships that allow us to work with other organizations to advance our mission.