Wishing you a season of abundance and joy. Happy Thanksgiving from us SRCD! We appreciate your trust and support.

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Indigenous Caucus member) Jessica Saniguq Ullrich! Dr. Ullrich is an Assistant Professor at IREACH. Her family is originally from Kiŋigin – Native Village of Wales, and she is a Tribal Citizen of Nome Eskimo Community. Read more here https://bit.ly/49yv8kI !

This #GivingTuesday, your donations will help us support our early career programs and awards and expand professional advancement at all levels. Your donation of any amount helps us continue this important work. Will you join us? #GivingTuesday #SRCD #2025 https://www.srcd.org/donate

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Indigenous Caucus member) Michelle Sarche! Michelle Sarche, PhD, is a professor and project lead at the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska. Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://bit.ly/4oUgUiN

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Indigenous Caucus member) Alexis Merculief! Dr. Alexis Merculief is an Assistant Professor of Child Behavioral Health at the Ballmer Institute on University of Oregon's Portland campus. Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://bit.ly/489ddhX

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Indigenous Caucus member) Meenakshi Richardson, PhD, MS, MPH (Haliwa- Saponi)! She has worked alongside diverse Indigenous communities, government entities, and community-based organizations to provide health and human services! Read more here: https://bit.ly/445wznh

The call for submissions deadline has been updated to Dec. 11th, 2025! Submissions may focus on identity development, health & wellbeing, education, families, policy, civic participation w/ an emphasis on intersectionality, innovation, & actionable science. Apply here: https://bit.ly/49pHk7a

SRCD is offering Small Grants of up to $7,500 for #research projects conducted by SRCD early #career members who completed their doctoral degree no earlier than January 1, 2021. The submission deadline is Jan. 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Apply at https://bit.ly/487Fjub.

Join us TOMORROW, Nov. 18th from 1-2 PM ET, for a free webinar: Tips and Tricks for Applying to the SRCD Policy Fellowship. You'll learn more about securing a state placement, exploring the Congressional placement, and preparing a successful application! Register Today! https://bit.ly/4nZ9PvW

After a six-week shutdown, the government has reopened. Science agencies are funded only through January 2026. SRCD is monitoring developments, advocating for stable research funding, and highlighting programs that benefit children & families. Read more: https://bit.ly/47EB7mB

A new study in #ChildDevelopment Journal discusses how kids learn when to use capital letters. Learn more from Ms. Emilia Hawkey, Dr. Matthew A. Palmer and Dr. Nenagh Kemp from the University of Tasmania in Australia: https://bit.ly/3JZqGkv

We are pleased to extend the submission deadline! The announcement only recently reached several international partner organizations; we are grateful for the flexibility of the review panels. Submission Deadline UPDATE: Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. https://bit.ly/3LVaHEy

Following @SCOTUS ruling on gender identity in U.S. passports, SRCD reaffirms its commitment to evidence that supports the well-being of transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Research shows affirming care improves youth mental health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WD7vjm

Did you know that an SRCD policy fellow whose placement is in Washington D.C. with 0 years of post-grad work experience earns around $101,401 stipend? Be financially supported to grow your career. Apply today. Application Deadline: January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Learn more https://bit.ly/4hM7q6k

Children and families thrive when they have access to food and healthcare. The evidence is clear: food and healthcare support programs boost children’s health, learning, and lifelong outcomes. Learn more from SRCD’s Child Policy Brief: https://bit.ly/3WD7vjm #SNAP#ACA#Healthcare

1️⃣ Formal suspensions are down. 2️⃣ But informal exclusions persist. 3️⃣ Learn how policymakers, educators, and researchers can better understand and address these patterns in the latest Social Policy Report. https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/23793988/2025/38/1-3

The call for submissions deadline has been extended to Nov. 13th, 2025! Formats include symposia, posters, papers, policy/practice sessions & roundtables. Apply here: https://bit.ly/49pHk7a

Applications are OPEN for the 2026-2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program. Receive a highly competitive stipend while immersing yourself in a state agency or Congress. Share and help spread the word! Applications due January 6, 2026 at 11:50 pm ET. Learn more and apply here https://bit.ly/4pUANY5

Call for submissions now open! Submissions may focus on identity development, health & wellbeing, education, families, policy, civic participation w/ an emphasis on intersectionality, innovation, & actionable science. Formats include symposia, posters, papers, policy/practice sessions & roundtables.

Meet our Science team! Zoe, Roman, and Carly work hard behind the scenes to maintain relationships between SRCD Members and Staff! Learn more about them here: https://www.srcd.org/about-us/who-we-are/srcd-staff

We invite you to join us for the 2025 Diverse Majority Society Lecture Series (DLS) on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nnR8BY Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Cost: No Cost

Did you know that an SRCD policy fellow whose placement is in Washington D.C. with 0 years of post-grad work experience earns around $101,401 stipend? Be financially supported to grow your career. Apply starting 10/27: https://bit.ly/48JowzB!

SRCD is now accepting submissions for its 8th annual Small Grants Program for Early Scholars. Grants of up to $7,500 are available on a competitive basis for research projects conducted by SRCD early career members. The submission deadline is January 19, 2026. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3JxBcg8

Applications for the 2026–2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship are coming soon! Join our webinar on November 18, 1–2 PM ET, to learn how to find placements, strengthen your application, and hear advice from SRCD staff and alumni. Register today! http://bit.ly/4h3d6J1

In August, a commentary about LEVANTE was published in SRCD’s Child Development journal. The manuscript was supported by @Foundation_JF, SRCD’s close partner and program collaborator of the LEARN Mentorship Program. To read the commentary, please visit: https://bit.ly/3KVvlEj.

Meet our Membership team! Julia, Daniel, and Kacie work hard behind the scenes to maintain relationships between SRCD Members and Staff! Learn more about them here: https://www.srcd.org/about-us/who-we-are/srcd-staff

Announcing our newest Caucus: The SRCD Disability Caucus! The mission of the Disability Caucus is to advance developmental research on disability and increase the representation of children and youth with disabilities. Click here to learn more! https://www.srcd.org/membership/caucuses

Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offer a significant platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at [email protected] or visit: https://bit.ly/3Kzgjnl

With the federal government still shut down, we recognize the potential impacts on programs that support children, families, and federal research. SRCD is closely monitoring the situation and advocating on behalf of our members Read more: http://bit.ly/4no6hUJ

A new study released in #ChildDevelopmentJournal shows that viewing teens more positively may help their school performance and strengthen family bonds. Read more here https://bit.ly/4mRekIx

(1/2) At SRCD, our strength lies in the voices and leadership of our members. One of the most meaningful ways to get involved and to shape the future of developmental science is through our member-exclusive Committees and Caucuses.

Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offer a significant platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at [email protected] or visit: https://bit.ly/3Kzgjnl

With the federal funding deadline approaching on Oct.1st, a federal government shutdown could disrupt programs that support children, families, & federal research. Find out what you should do if you have a federal research grant and how SRCD advocates on behalf of our members: http://bit.ly/4no6hUJ

Stay connected with field with SRCD Publications! The Society for Research in Child Development publishes three journals, as well as the Social Policy Report. SRCD members receive full digital access to all three journals as a benefit of membership. https://www.srcd.org/publications/journals

This webinar will explore the new report from NASEM offering an evidence-based roadmap for strengthening OST programs across the country. Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET) Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://t.co/rglDoTDLSk

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Latinx Caucus member) Natalia Palacios, Associate Professor at the Applied Developmental Science Program at the University of Virginia! Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-natalia-palacios.

This webinar will explore the new report from NASEM offering an evidence-based roadmap for strengthening OST programs across the country. Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET) Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://bit.ly/46I2CKn

Engage in policy work in bold new ways with SRCD. SRCD is building the nation’s go-to hub for trusted, evidence-based insight on child development, and we want you to be a part of it. https://www.srcd.org/child-policy-hub

Federal law requires that each child in foster care receive “safe and proper” care, but no federal or state policies address sleep health. This report provides evidence-based policy to inform states’ policies to protect foster children’s sleep health and development. https://tinyurl.com/4hzxbywk

We're thrilled to announce the Call for Submissions for the 2026 Global Form! We're looking for Individual Papers, Paper Symposium, and Workshop Roundtables that address unique developmental challenges of LGBTQ+ children. The submissions portal opens mid-October 2025. https://tinyurl.com/3f9wnhdz

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Latinx Caucus member) Bernadette Sánchez, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago! Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-bernadette-sanchez-phd.

Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offers a huge platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at [email protected] or visit: https://t.co/ccYwOdOD0r

Watch these new (https://tinyurl.com/34kaw3nj) videos about the latest SRCD Monograph to learn about key findings from the research, insights about transgender and LGBTQ youth and the timeliness of the Trans Youth Project.

Did you know SRCD can help you grow professionally, build your network, and access career-advancing opportunities? https://www.srcd.org/programs-and-funding

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Latinx Caucus member) Andres Sebastian Bustamante, Associate Professor at the University of California Irvine, School of Education! Read more of this insightful Q&A at .

Looking for teaching resources? This PowerPoint provides an overview of the Trans Youth Project’s longitudinal study examining stability and change in gender identity and sexual orientation from childhood through adolescence.

#SCOTUS decision today goes against the scientific evidence: family separation and the constant vigilance and threat of separation harms kids, families, and communities. SRCD stands by our Latinx communities. Read the evidence here: bit.ly/4mYVyQo

You were part of something special at #SRCD2025. Now is the time to become an SRCD Member. Take the next step and officially join the SRCD community before you miss out on upcoming opportunities! https://tinyurl.com/3d7n4z5n

New research from #ChildDevelopmentJournal shows that foster care timing may affect children’s school performance. Learn more from @kierrasattler.bsky.social‬ (@UNCG_HDFS), Sarah Font and Carlomango Panlilio from @penn_state: [https://tinyurl.com/48wzknd3]

Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offers a huge platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at [email protected] or visit: https://tinyurl.com/ydpe7brz