Childhood Adversity Casts a Long Shadow on the Health of LGBTQ+ Youth
By Julia Greene
New data on adverse experiences and gender identity reveal troubling disparities among U.S. high schoolers
Area of Expertise: Children, Youth, and Families
Why Americans Are Delaying Parenthood
By Julia Greene
Four studies offer new insights on the decision to have kids in a low birth rate era.
7 Trends Reshaping the Health and Lifespans of America’s Rapidly Aging Population
Experts point to key dynamics challenging policymakers, health care planners, and families
New Report on U.S. Children’s Well-Being Shows Signs of Recovery—but Gaps Remain
By asoares
While many economic measures are looking up, key health and education indicators are backsliding, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book
Committing to Localization: Centering Youth in Sustainable Development
By asoares
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Over the past decade, the global development aid sector has increasingly recognized the importance of localization and power-shifting.
For Homeless Youth, Is Poor Health Just a Matter of Time?
A new study finds that the longer young adults spend unsheltered, the more likely they are to report poor health outcomes
Fact Sheet: Trends in Family Care for Older Americans
In the United States, over 24 million people provide unpaid care for older adults—a 32% increase from a decade ago.
Stepfathers Are Stepping Up—and Stepchildren Are Benefitting
New research links positive relationships with stepfathers to stepchildren’s developmental and socio-emotional wellness
Webinar: Bridging Research and Policies: Enhancing Budgeting Processes for Africa’s Demographic Dividend
PRB hosted a high-level webinar with budget experts, parliamentarians, and national directors to discuss the importance of the Demographic Dividend Sensitive Budgeting approach in enhancing budgeting processes across Africa.
Exclusionary Discipline Threatens Youth Mental Health, but Protective Factors Can Help
Individual, social, and school strengths buffer against anxiety and depression, new study finds.