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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
In the Youth Development area, we conduct, compile, and disseminate research and evaluate out-of-school time programs designed for children and adolescents. We share our work with practitioners in the field, policy makers, the media, and even with youth who use these programs.
Findings from our research have been compiled into What Works, five online tools that highlight the most promising programs and approaches that aid in reducing risk for youth and enhancing their positive development. One of these tools, LINKS (Lifecourse Interventions to Nuture Kids Successfully), is a database summary of evaluations of out-of-school time programs that work (or not) to enhance children's development.
Child Trends has many Resources by Topic for the community involved in the activities of youth during non-school hours, including:
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Research Briefs - reports produced periodically that feature the latest research about children and youth
- Presentations - talks given by Child Trends researchers
- Fact Sheets - occasional papers highlghting our new research in a timely and accessible manner
- Practitioner Insights - short papers specifically for the practitioner community
- Other Publications - publications authored by Child Trends staff but published by other organizations
Child Trends staff are available to assist with both implementation/formative and outcome/impact evaluations. We have worked with youth development organizations to develop logic models, plan evaluation designs, provide data collection instruments, conduct cognitive interviews and focus groups, analyze data, and provide presentations and training both in person and electronically. Contact Kristin Anderson Moore (via webmaster@childtrends.org) for further information.
We gratefully acknowledge the following funders for their support: The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Alexander B. and Margaret Stewart Trust, and the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation.
Research Briefs (38)
Executive Summaries and Full Reports (3)
Speeches, Presentations and Briefings (7)
Other Publications (2)
Publications Archive
Research Briefs
Assessing What Kids Think About Themselves: A Guide to Adolescent Self-Concept for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Alena M. Hadley; Elizabeth C. Hair; Kristin Anderson Moore
August 2008
Assessing What Kids Think About Themselves: A Guide to Adolescent Self-Concept for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Alena M. Hadley; Elizabeth C. Hair; Kristin Anderson Moore
August 2008
Youth Governance: How and Why it Can Help Out-of-School Time Programs Involve At-Risk Youth
Lillian Bowie; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
June 2008
Strategies for Improving Out-of-School Programs in Rural Communities
Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Cassandra Logan
May 2008
Building Community Partnerships: Tips for Out-of-School Time Programs
Mary Burkhauser - Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew - Elena Kennedy
March 2008
The Over-Scheduling Myth
Joseph L. Mahoney; Angel L. Harris; Jacquelynne S. Eccles
February 2008
Ways to Promote the Positive Development of Children and Youth
Nicole Zarrett; Richard M. Lerner
February 2008
Assessing Adolescent Reproductive Health: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Meghan O’Toole; Kristin Anderson Moore; Victoria N. Ball
February 2008
Institutional Review Boards (IRBs): What Are They, and Why Are They Important?
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Tiffany Allen; Krystle Joyner
February 2008
How Can I Assess The Quality of My Program? Tools for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Jordan Kahn; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Christina Theokas
February 2008
Quasi-Experimental Evaluations
Kristin Anderson Moore
January 2008
Random Assignment Evaluation Studies: A Guide for Out-to-School Time Program Practitioners
Kristin Anderson Moore; Allison Metz
January 2008
Outcome Evaluation: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Tiffany Allen; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2008
Process Evaluations: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Lillian Bowie; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2008
Seven Activities for Enhancing the Replicability of Evidence-Based Practices
Allison Metz, Lillian Bowie, Karen Blase
October 2007
Why Conduct a Program Evaluation? Five Reasons Why Evaluation Can Help an Out-of-School Time Program
Allison Metz
October 2007
Five Steps for Selecting an Evaluator: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Krystle Joyner; Tiffany Allen
October 2007
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices: Six 'Drivers' of Success
Allison Metz; Karen Blase; Lillian Bowie
October 2007
Building, Engaging, and Supporting Family and Parental Involvement in Out-of-School Time Programs
Allison Horowitz; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
June 2007
Improving Attendance and Retention in Out-of-School Time Programs
Elena Kennedy; Brooke Wilson; Sherylls Valladares; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
June 2007
A 10-Step Guide to Adopting and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practices in Out-of-School Time Programs
Allison J. R. Metz
June 2007
What Is Evidence-Based Practice?
Allison J. R. Metz; Rachele Espiritu; Kristin A. Moore
June 2007
Assessing the Mental Health of Adolescents: A Guide For Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laurie Martin; Alyssa Milot
March 2007
Assessing Substance Use and Abuse Among Adolescents: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laurie Martin; Alyssa Milot
March 2007
Assessing the Diet, Exercise, Body Image, and Weight of Adolescents: A Guide For Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laurie Martin; Alyssa Milot
March 2007
Enhancing Cultural Competence in Out-of-School Time Programs: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Elena Kennedy; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Greg Matthews
January 2007
Recruiting Mentors in Out-of-School Time Programs: What's Involved?
Lillian Bowie; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2007
Logic Models in Out-of-School Time Programs
Jenny Hamilton; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2007
The Importance of Professional Development for Youth Workers
Lillian Bowie; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
December 2006
Baby Boomers and Beyond: An Untapped Resource for Volunteers in Out-of-School Time Programs
Kristin Anderson Moore
December 2006
Defining the Term 'At Risk'
Kristin Anderson Moore
November 2006
Cumulative Risks Among America's Children
Kristin Anderson Moore
October 2006
Building a Better Teenager: A Summary of 'What Works' in Adolescent Development
Kristin Anderson Moore; Jonathan F. Zaff
November 2002
Encouraging Civic Engagement: How Teens Are (or Are Not) Becoming Responsible Citizens
Jonathan F. Zaff; Erik Michelsen
October 2002
Educating America's Youth: What Makes a Difference
Zakia Redd; Jennifer Brooks; Ayelish M. McGarvey
August 2002
Encouraging Teens to Adopt a Safe, Healthy Lifestyle: A Foundation for Improving Future Adult Behaviors
Juliet L. Hatcher; Juliet Scarpa
July 2002
Helping Teens Develop Healthy Social Skills and Relationships: What the Research Shows about Navigating Adolescence
Elizabeth C. Hair; Justin Jager; Sarah B. Garrett
July 2002
Mentoring: A Promising Strategy for Youth Development
Susan M. Jekielek; Kristin A. Moore; Elizabeth C. Hair; Harriet J. Scarupa
February 2002
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Executive Summaries & Full Reports
Program Implementation: What Do We Know?
Lillian Bowie; Sarah B. Garrett; Akemi Kinukawa; Krystal McKinney; Kristin A. Moore; Zakia Redd;
Christina Theokas; Brooke Wilson
Washington, DC: Child Trends.
October 2006
Logic Models and Outcomes for Youth in the Transition to Adulthood
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Brett Brown; Jennifer Carrano; Rebecca Shwalb
Washington, DC: Child Trends
April 2005
The Youth Indicators Field in Research and Practice: Current Status and Targets of Opportunity
Brett V. Brown; Kristin A. Moore
Washington, DC: Child Trends
December 2001
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Speeches, Presentations & Briefings
Enhancing Cultural Competence in Out-of-School Time Programs: What Is Cultural Competence and Why Is It Important?
Elena Kennedy; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Greg Matthews
Child Trends’ Research to Results: Practitioner Insights Series
January 2007
The Importance of Professional Development for Youth Workers
Lillian Bowie; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
Child Trends’ Research to Results: Practitioner Insights Series
January 2007
Indicators of Child Well-Being and What Works in Child, Adolescent, and Youth Programs
Susan Jekielek; Kevin Cleveland
Strategic Collaborative County Planning: Moving Forward
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Syracuse, NY
March 30-31, 2005
Building A Better Teenager: A Summary of What Works in Youth Development
Laura Lippman
Virginia KIDS COUNT
December 2003
Summing up the Evidence from Experiments: Results from Gold Standard Reviews
Elizabeth Hair; Kristin Anderson Moore
The Smith Richardson Foundation
Meeting on New Findings from the C2 Testbed Project
St. Michaels, MD
May 28, 2003
DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation (DCCYIT) Outcomes Monitoring Project
Kristin A. Moore; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
Washington Regional Area Grantmakers
March 20, 2003
Building a Better Teenager
Kristin Anderson Moore
Plenary Session Panel, 64th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations
Houston, TX
November 22, 2002
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Other Publications
Implications of Extracurricular Activity Participation During Adolescence on Positive Outcomes
Jonathan F. Zaff - Kristin A. Moore - Angela Romano Papillo - Stephanie Williams. Journal of Adolescent Research, 18: 599-630. November 2003. Read more...
Positive Development of the Self: Self-concept, Self-esteem, and Identity
John Zaff - Elizabeth Hair. In M.H. Bornstein, L. Davidson, D.L. M. Keyes, K.A. Moore, and The Center for Child Well-Being (Eds.), Well-being: Positive Development Across the Life Course (pp. 235-252). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. 2003. Read more...
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