We are proud of our @lisagennetian.bsky.social for partnering on this incredibly important work to strengthen how families connect to vital care and support across North Carolina,” - Jennifer Lansford, Ph.D., CCFP director. Read more: madeforthis.duke.edu/stories/tran... @dukesanford.bsky.social

What can 18+ years of research across 9 countries teach us about parenting? @dukechildpol.bsky.social researchers Ann Skinner & Jennifer Lansford discuss Parenting Across Cultures, a longitudinal study examining how culture, family and biology shape child development ➡️ duke.is/parenting-ar...

Last week, the CCFP welcomed Dr. Pamela Morris-Perez who presented on "Always and forever, for Frankie.”, a moving lecture on teen suicide, stigma, and the role of hope in prevention. Read the reflection here: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/blog/news/al...

As Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, new research from Duke Sanford sheds light on how prolonged war is shaping not only young people’s mental health, but their biology. Read about the study here: tinyurl.com/4tnmwcbt

We are thrilled to announce a transformative $10.5 million gift from Bukhman Philanthropies to support CCFP and our research on some of the most pressing issues facing children and families today: madeforthis.duke.edu/stories/duke... @duke-university.bsky.social @dukesanford.bsky.social

Join us for a conversation on Community School Partnerships! Hosted by the CCFP and the Equity in Research Learning Collaborative, featuring Alec Greenwald of Duke University. 📅 Feb 17 | ⏰ 9 AM | 📍 Sanford 223 Register here: shorturl.at/9NKsS

Last week, the CCFP hosted the 2026 Celebratory Luncheon for the Jacqueline A. Morris Fellowship awardees, bringing together students and mentors. The fellowship allows undergraduates to engage in independent research on childhood and familial topics. Congratulations to our 2026 awardees!

On January 20th, Dr. Felix Morton from @nupress.bsky.social led a talk exploring Marvel's Black Panther as a framework for understanding the mental health of Black men and boys. He highlighted how representation in popular culture can help with identity formation and emotional expression.

Congratulations to our founder, Kenneth Dodge, on being ranked among the top scholars worldwide in the 2025 ScholarGPS rankings. Read more: sanford.duke.edu/blog-post/ke... @dukesanford.bsky.social

Attention @duke-university.bsky.social students with an interest in child and family policy! 📢 Join us Jan. 28 @ 11am ET to hear from graduates of the Child Policy Research Certificate program as they share their experiences and career insights. childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/blog/event/c...

📆 Happening TOMORROW (11/4) at 3pm! Hear from Bryan Samuels, Executive Director of Chapin Hall, examining the role of research evidence in shaping effective and equitable public policy. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/

Meet our 2025-2026 Jacqueline A. Morris Fellows! These nine Duke undergraduate students will receive funding in research support for a mentored project in the area of child and family policy. Learn more about our new fellows and their research projects: lnkd.in/e9xU59jK

📆Join us on November 4 @ 3pm to hear from Bryan Samuels, Executive Director of Chapin Hall, as part of our Sulzberger Distinguished Lecture series, examining the role of research evidence in shaping effective and equitable public policy. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/

Happening TOMORROW (10/17) at 2pm! Dr. Theresa Betancourt of @bostoncollege.bsky.social joins us to discuss her new book, Shadows Into Light: A Generation of Former Child Soldiers Coming of Age. Register here : childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/

New research from Duke Sanford faculty members highlights "Net Worth Poverty" as an important way to understand resource needs for children. Read about the research: duke.is/net-worth-po... #AcademicSky #EducationalOutcomes

Monuts with Mo! 🍩 Meet Mo Green, NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Sanford’s Rhodes conference room. Have Monuts Donuts with a double Duke grad and learn about education policy, leadership at the state and local level, and how Duke shaped his career path.

Bryan Samuels, Executive Director of Chapin Hall, will join us on November 4 to talk as part of our Sulzberger Distinguished Lecture series, examining the role of research evidence in shaping effective and equitable public policy. Learn more and register here: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/

Join us on October 17 to hear from Dr. Theresa Betancourt of @bostoncollege.bsky.social speak about her new book, Shadows Into Light: A Generation of Former Child Soldiers Coming of Age. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/

🌍 On Sept. 10, Ann Skinner joined a global panel: Countering False Narratives on the Indoctrination of Deported Ukrainian Children. As part of the #BringKidsBackUA campaign, the convo dug into how trauma, age & environment shape children’s voices. Watch the full recording here: fex.net/s/k4kyaxt

📆 Mark your calendars! Join us October 17 to hear from Dr. Theresa Betancourt of @bostoncollege.bsky.social speak about her new book, Shadows Into Light: A Generation of Former Child Soldiers Coming of Age. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/.../shadows-...

Attention #dukestudents: Interested in child and family policy research opportunities? The submission deadline for our Jaqueline Morris fellowship is this FRIDAY, Sept. 26. Learn more and apply: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/education/un...

Meet CCFP’s 2025-2026 Levitan Fellows! These Duke students will receive funding to collaborate with child and family policy researchers on active projects, gaining valuable research skills and experience.

Happening TOMORROW (9/18) at 4:30! Dr. Chloe Gibbs of @notredame.bsky.social joins us as part of our Early Childhood Initiative series. She'll provide an overview of what economists know from rigorous inquiry about the effectiveness of early childhood: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/.../making-s...

Mark your calendars, #earlychildhood scholars! @chloergibbs.bsky.social, professor at @notredame.bsky.social, will join us for a presentation on how economists think about early childhood care and education interventions. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/blog/event/m...

Mark your calendars, #earlychildhood scholars! @chloergibbs.bsky.social, professor at @notredame.bsky.social, will join us for a presentation on how economists think about early childhood care and education interventions. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/blog/event/m...

Congratulations to Dr. Ann T. Skinner on her new grant from the Mental Research Institute! The funding will support her research in Ukraine studying how interpersonal relationships and social support during war promote resilience and recovery. #Ukraine #wartrauma #resilience