Links-Policy & Research

Children's Alliance
The Children's Alliance is a statewide child advocacy organization. Their mission is to improve the well being of children in Washington by effecting positive changes in public policies, priorities, and programs.
http://www.childrensalliance.org/

Adverse Childhood Experiences
This study offers insight into the definition, frequency, presence, and the effects of adverse childhood experiences on adult health and well being.
http://www.acestudy.org/

Institute for Policy Research
The Institute for Policy Research (IPR) is an interdisciplinary public policy research institute founded in 1968 at Northwestern University. Our mission is to stimulate and support excellent social science research on significant public policy issues and to disseminate the findings widely -- to students, scholars, policymakers, and the public at large.
http://www.northwestern.edu/ipr/people/mcknight.html

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.childwelfare.gov/

Northwest Institute for Children and Families
The Northwest Institute for Children and Families, located at the University of Washington School of Social Work, is dedicated to the promotion of excellence and leadership in services to children and families. In continuous operation since 1979, the Institute offers the following services across the Pacific Northwest and nationally:

• Education for social workers committed to careers in public child welfare
• Training and systems change support for child welfare agencies and their partners
• Program Evaluation for public and private agencies
• Education and support for Policy Makers and Grantmakers interested in child welfare

http://depts.washington.edu/nwicf/

Organizational Research Services
Organizational Research Services (ORS) is a nationally recognized leader in outcome-based planning and evaluation. Since it was founded in 1989 by Jane Reisman Ph.D., ORS has accumulated extensive experience in the design and implementation of practical and effective evaluations for program improvement and accountability. ORS work includes evaluations of programs ranging from nonprofit health and human service organizations to state and local government agencies to major funding bodies such as the United Way. Using empowerment evaluation strategies, ORS has helped many agencies conduct evaluations of programs and initiatives.
http://www.organizationalresearch.com/

Promising Practices Network
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) web site highlights programs and practices that credible research indicates are effective in improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. The information offered is organized around three major areas: Proven and Promising Programs, Research in Brief, and Strengthening Service Delivery
http://www.promisingpractices.net/

RAND Corporation: Child Policy
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization that conducts research and provides analysis to address challenges that face the United States and the world. RAND Child Policy serves as a gateway to RAND research on children's issues from prenatal to age 18, and provides easy access to objective information that will help improve policy and decision-making. RAND research on child policy is conducted by multiple research divisions, and draws upon the expertise of over 140 researchers and consultants.
http://www.rand.org/research_areas/children/

Search Institute
Beyond the list of the 40 Developmental Assets and the Search Institute's technical terminology, this webpage outlines ways to help children and youth increase positive experiences and qualities that have the power during critical adolescent years to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults.
http://www.search-institute.org/