By Alicia VanOrman and Paola Scommegna Changing U.S. Family Patterns Pose Policy Challenges A new Population Reference Bureau (PRB) Population Bulletin, “Understanding the Dynamics of Family Change in the United States,” discusses how changes in marriage, divorce, cohabitation, and nonmarital childbearing have transformed family life in the United States. August 9, 2016
By Alicia VanOrman 2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book The KIDS COUNT Data Book features a comprehensive index of child well-being and includes a national profile and state-level rankings across four content domains: (1) Economic Well-Being, (2) Education, (3) Health, and (4) Family and Community. June 13, 2017
By Mark Mather Trends and Challenges Facing America's Latino Children Latino children currently account for one-fourth of U.S. children under age 18, and by 2050 they are projected to make up nearly one-third of the child population. Of the 18.2 million Latino children currently living in the United States, 95 percent are U.S.-born citizens. September 28, 2016
By Paola Scommegna Family Instability Linked to Behavior Problems in Kindergarten Children who enter kindergarten after experiencing repeated household changes are more likely to display problem behaviors that inhibit learning and disrupt classrooms. Such changes include residential moves and shifts in family composition and household routines. April 23, 2018
By Paola Scommegna Perceptions Play a Role in Unintended U.S. Teenage Births Studies and analyses show an understanding of the dynamics of teenagers’ intimate relationships and attitudes is essential to any policy aimed at preventing teenage births. January 18, 2018
By Deirdre Quinn Teenage Moms Need Moms Despite an almost continuous decline over the past twenty years, the rate of teenage pregnancy in the United States remains substantially higher than in other industrialized nations. The birth rate for teenagers ages 15 to 19 in Washington, D.C. is the 13th highest in the nation. September 12, 2017
By Marissa Slowey Well-Being of U.S. Latino Youth Differs by Ethnic Background Latino children have made progress over the past 10 to 15 years in several key areas of well-being according to a report co-authored by PRB and UnidosUS, but there are pronounced differences in the well-being of Latino children with different ethnic or national origins. July 19, 2017
By Amanda Lee and Beth Jarosz Majority of People Covered by Medicaid Are Children, Older Adults, or Disabled Medicaid provides health insurance coverage to more people than any other single program in the United States, with coverage for low-income children, adults, seniors, and those with disabilities. June 29, 2017
By Paola Scommegna Studies Document Mass Incarceration’s Toll on Families New studies add to the body of research on the toll U.S. mass incarceration is taking on prisoner’s children and families. Three recent articles in the journal Demography document the spillover effects of the prison boom on family poverty, couples’ relationship stability, and child well-being.</p… March 9, 2017
By Paola Scommegna Increase in Married Same-Sex U.S. Couples The number of married same-sex couples in the United States has increased dramatically in recent years, as reported in a PRB Bulletin on U.S. family change. December 7, 2016
By Alicia VanOrman 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book The KIDS COUNT Data Book—now in its 27th year—provides an up-to-date and detailed picture of how children are faring in the United States, nationally and in each state. June 22, 2016
By Paola Scommegna and Mark Mather Family Caregiving for People With Dementia This infographic illustrates data on family caregiving for people with dementia. February 24, 2016
By Paola Scommegna Family Caregiving for Older People Today's Research on Aging (Issue 33) In the United States, the majority of care that allows older people to live in their own homes is provided by family members who do not receive pay for their services. As the older share of the population increases the care needs of older Americans will become… February 24, 2016
By Paola Scommegna Family Caregiving Today's Research on Aging (Issue 33): This report highlights recent National Institute on Aging-supported research on the impact of caregiving on family members, the dynamics of caregiving within extended families, and the future need and availability of family care. February 24, 2016
Vaccination and Vaccine Preventable Childhood Diseases This webinar explored trends in vaccination and vaccine-preventable childhood disease globally, in the United States, and in California, and the policy implications of these trends. July 30, 2015