Population-Focused Research

Several distinct population groups in the United States have unique experiences that must be considered alongside their various strengths. Our research centers the experiences of these populations across a range of focal areas prioritized at Child Trends, including child welfare, early childhood, families, health, education, poverty and economic well-being, and youth and young adults—all with a goal of supporting child and family well-being. In our mission to ensure that every child has what they need to thrive, our experts pay attention to demographic and other trends to assess and make determinations about research priorities. Explore our current population-focused areas below.