We have synthesized what we have learned from experimentally evaluated programs in Child Trends’ What Works database into fact sheets and grouped them into three categories:

Program Population

Program Outcome

Program Approach

Program Population

What Works for Disadvantaged and Adolescent Parent Programs: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Programs and Interventions

What Works for Male Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Female Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Latino/Hispanic Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for African American Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Older Youth During the Transition to Adulthood: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

Program Outcome

What Works for Reducing Problem Behaviors in Early Childhood: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations

What Works for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Bullying Programs: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Asthma Education Programs: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Programs and Interventions for Children

What Works to Prevent or Reduce Internalizing Problems or Social-Emotional Difficulties in Adolescents

What Works for Early Language and Literacy Development: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Intervention Strategies

What Works for Acting-Out (Externalizing) Behavior: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions

What Works for Promoting and Enhancing Positive Social Skills: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity Among Children: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Education: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Social Interventions to Enhance Educational Outcomes

What Works for Civic Engagement: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Preventing and Stopping Substance Use in Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Adolescent Reproductive Health: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Mental Health: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions for Children’s Mental Health

Program Approach

What Works for Mentoring Programs: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Home Visiting Programs: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

What Works for Parent Involvement Programs for Children: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions

What Works for Parent Involvement Programs for Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions

What Works for Summer Learning Programs for Low-Income Children and Youth: Preliminary Lessons from Experimental Evaluations

What Works for Increasing Family Income and Parental Employment: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions