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First 5 National Research


We inform the community about National Studies on topics related to improving the lives of children and their families.

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  • Young Latino Infants and Families: Parental Involvement Implications from a Recent National Study
    The study examined the characteristics and early predictors of infant development and parenting, utilizing a large, nationally representative sample of 9-month-old infants and their families from the Department of Education's Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey—Birth Cohort (ECLS–B).
  • Community Investments Online
    Online resources designed for users to search the full text of thousands of relevant to the field of child care and early education.
  • Harvard Family Research Project
    The Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP) was founded in 1983 at the Harvard Graduate School of Education to promote the educational and social success and well-being of children, families, and their communities.  HFRP collects, analyzes, and synthesizes research and information to foster continuous improvement and learning.
  • Child Care and Early Education Research Connections
    Research Connections is an online tool designed for users to search the full text of thousands of resources relevant to the field of child care and early education. Interactive tools allow users to refine their searches, download full text documents, build customized tables on state policies, compare state demographics, and analyze research data online.
  • National Institute of Early Education Research (NIEER)
    The National Institute for Early Education Research supports early childhood education initiatives by providing research-based advice and technical assistance to four primary groups: policy makers, journalists, researchers, and educators.
  • Latino Attitudes Towards PreK
    Powerpoint presentation from the Latino Public Opinion Survey about PreK Programs (funded by Pre[K] Now and conducted by the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute).
  • Head Start Impact Study and Follow-up, 2000–2009
    Information about the Head Start Impact Research Study.
  • National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP)
    National Center for Children in Policy Reports.
  • National Children's Study
    The National Children's Study will examine the effects of environmental influences on the health and development of more than 100,000 children across the United States, following them from before birth until age 21.