Growing under-5 populations in four N.C. counties are a result of prime working-age people moving to the state, says Carolina Demography Director Nathan Dollar. www.axios.com/local/raleig...

A team of implementation specialists at FPG is leading a six-month exploration process that will look at organizational, community, and funder conditions for the effective implementation of programs that address the needs of Guilford County's young children and families.

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...

In this four-part series, you will hear directly from the 2025 cohort of McKinney Scholars about what they learned and what they will be taking with them from this experience. In this installment, Kamora Coleman talks about her time as a McKinney Scholar. go.unc.edu/x9JWr

Little has been done to learn which healthcare system factors truly enable autistic children to thrive. A recent journal article explains how two researchers—UNC School of Medicine's Wanqing Zhang and FPG's Stephanie Reszka—aimed to address this research gap. go.unc.edu/w9NAk

FPG is dedicated to investigating and addressing disparities in education and learning and establishing programs to positively impact academic achievement. Learn about our work addressing disparities in education and learning: go.unc.edu/t6GFk

FPG Faculty Fellow Kristen Harrison, whose research has steadily focused on the impact of media messages on body perceptions, also generally studies the behavioral and psychological effects of media consumption, especially on children and adolescents. go.unc.edu/Gc65L

Explore our areas of expertise today! Work at FPG spans many disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health. We use the information gleaned from our research to enhance policy and improve practice. Take a tour of our areas of expertise today: go.unc.edu/Ca4b6

FPG is dedicated to investigating and addressing disparities in education and learning and establishing programs to positively impact academic achievement. Learn about our work: go.unc.edu/t6GFk

Across our website, you can see examples of the crucial work being done at FPG by our scientists, specialists, and scholars over a broad range of disciplines. This wide-ranging work significantly impacts children and families throughout North Carolina, the United States, and around the world.

FPG is pleased to welcome Lucelmo Lacerda, PhD, a visiting scholar who will be working with FPG Senior Research Scientists Sam Odom, PhD, and Ann Sam, PhD. We recently spoke with Lacerda to learn more about his work and his path to FPG—here’s what he had to say. fpg.unc.edu/news/fpg-wel...

Jean Jarrett, a graduate student in the department of health sciences speech and hearing sciences at the UNC School of Medicine, was recently named the winner of the 2025 James J. Gallagher Dissertation Award from the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute.

To reach their full potential, children need high-quality health care and services—especially in life’s early years. FPG's scientists study many aspects of child health and development—from prenatal health to infant brain development to stress management in adolescents. Learn more: go.unc.edu/z3R7S

Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism, as well as their caregivers and service providers, is central to the work of FPG. Learn about our work in the field of autism and developmental disabilities: fpg.unc.edu/areas-of-wor...

Jean Jarrett, a graduate student in the department of health sciences speech and hearing sciences at the UNC School of Medicine, was recently named the winner of the 2025 James J. Gallagher Dissertation Award from the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute.

FPG is proud to announce Jessica Amsbary as the recipient of the 2025 Abecedarian Award. The Abecedarian Award honors a FPG staff member's early career research that is scientifically rigorous and addresses an issue of significant social concern. fpg.unc.edu/news/2025-ab...

Victoria Waters is an educational consultant at FPG. She has worked on many projects at FPG, including STEMIE, AFIRM, Inclusive STEM PreK Playgroups, HEELS2Prep, all of which are designed to support educators and families in improving children’s outcomes. fpg.unc.edu/news/fpg-pro...

Clare Harrop, a faculty fellow at FPG, says she was drawn to FPG because it represents child development research at its best. She said that being a faculty fellow has opened her eyes to the breadth of FPG’s work, which goes beyond research and into dissemination and policy work. go.unc.edu/Em9d5

FPG is proud to announce Jessica Amsbary as the recipient of the 2025 Abecedarian Award. The Abecedarian Award honors a FPG staff member's early career research that is scientifically rigorous and addresses an issue of significant social concern. fpg.unc.edu/news/2025-ab...

New Publication! FPG Senior Research Scientist Diana Fishbein, PhD, recently published "A Translational Framework for Personalizing Intervention Models to Prevent Substance Use Disorder," in the journal Addiction Neuroscience. go.unc.edu/Tf4j8

Deepening her commitment to maximizing children’s learning potential through interventions and resources, Hsiu-Wen Yang, PhD, recently led a project focused on advancing outcomes for multi-language learners in rural, agricultural communities. go.unc.edu/x3ANd

The PriCARE study (short for "Child Adult Relationship Enhancement in Pediatric Primary Care"), led by Samantha Schilling, a pediatrician at the UNC School of Medicine and a faculty fellow at FPG, is trying to help parents navigate the challenges of parenthood through evidence-based workshops.

FPG is excited to welcome its 5th cohort of McKinney Scholars. The Marvin H. McKinney Scholars Program in Research, Practice, and Policy was established to offer hands-on research experience in child development to undergraduate students attending North Carolina's HBCUs.

📢 Rebecca Roppolo will join a roundtable discussion at the Society For Prevention Research 2025 Annual Meeting on May 28 in Seattle, WA! tinyurl.com/mujyd58f #sprconf25

Day two of the 25th International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute has been very productive and full of great discussion. Please let us know what stood out to you in the comments! #FPGInclusionInstitute

Better access to adequate childcare is more likely to impact falling U.S. birth rates than proposed lump sum payments, says CPC Director Karen Benjamin Guzzo. www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

It's day 2 of the 2025 #FPGInclusionInstitute! Today's sessions covers a broad range of topics including how belonging impacts children's behavior, peer-mediated interventions for autistic children, and so much more! Schedule: inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/schedule/

Day one of the 25th International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute has been amazing! Thank you to keynote speaker Jordyn Zimmerman for an incredible presentation. Let us know what your favorite part of the first day of the Inclusion Institute has been in the comments. #FPGInclusionInstitute

The 25th International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute starts today! We are excited to welcome everyone—whether in-person or online—to celebrate 25 years of the Inclusion Institute with us. Find the full schedule: inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/schedule/ #2025InclusionInstitute

UNC Research is foundational reading instruction. Learn more about our research: tri.fpg.unc.edu Since 2005, Targeted Reading Instruction (TRI), a program provided by FPG, has worked with teachers and students in rural counties across NC and the US to strengthen classroom reading instruction.

Research is at the heart of all that we do at FPG. Through rigorous study design, data collection, & analysis, we seek to improve children's lives, support families, & inform public policy. Visit our impact page for spotlights on some of our 60+ current projects: fpg.unc.edu/news/fpg-mak...

Mia Alto, a UNC student majoring in psychology and management & society with a minor in Spanish, has been involved in many service opportunities in the community. This past year, she's been working with FPG's autism team & is this year's recipient of the Barbara Davis Goldman Award. go.unc.edu/f3M8X

Amelia Krysinski is works with @impscience.bsky.social at FPG. She coordinates participants & data collection for research studies & provides technical assistance to support the use of an online data system for collection of organizational capacity and fidelity data. Learn more: go.unc.edu/Rq3s4

Mia Alto, a UNC student majoring in psychology and management & society with a minor in Spanish, has been involved in many service opportunities in the community. This past year, she's been working with FPG's autism team & is this year's recipient of the Barbara Davis Goldman Award. go.unc.edu/f3M8X

Amelia Krysinski is works with @impscience.bsky.social at FPG. She coordinates participants & data collection for research studies & provides technical assistance to support the use of an online data system for collection of organizational capacity and fidelity data. Learn more: go.unc.edu/Rq3s4

Ping Chen is an advanced research scientist and social science research methodologist at FPG. She specializes in conducting research to understand social, environmental, behavioral, and biological linkages in developmental and long-term health trajectories. go.unc.edu/b7DRa

#AutismAcceptanceMonth | FPG scientists are supporting early intervention providers in early care and education spaces to implement evidence-based practices for toddlers with autism and their caregivers. Learn more: go.unc.edu/Rn2z3

UNC Research is STEM for each and every child. Learn more about our research here: stemie.fpg.unc.edu STEMIE is a technical assistance center run by FPG that works to improve access and participation in STEM learning opportunities for young children with disabilities.

For 10 yrs, the autism team at FPG have provided Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules, offering evidence-based practices to support learners on the spectrum. To celebrate this decade milestone and April’s #AutismAcceptanceMonth, the AFIRM team launched its new website. go.unc.edu/Wf5q3

Throughout Autism Acceptance Month, we’re highlighting FPG researchers working to improve outcomes for autistic individuals. Jessica Steinbrenner is the principal investigator for Project EXPRESS, a study evaluating 2 programs working with adolescents on the autism spectrum. go.unc.edu/Da3o5

FPG Director Brian Boyd recently spoke to ABC11 WTVD-TV about the benefits of early interventions for autistic children as part of a story about how families with autistic children structure and make adaptations to their days. Find the video and news story here: abc11.com/post/familie...

Yolanda Perkins, EdS, is an implementation specialist at FPG. With more than 20 years of experience in K-12 and post-secondary education, her work focuses on expanding the use of evidence-based practices to reduce disparities in education, learning, and social outcomes. go.unc.edu/j2B3K

For 10 yrs, the autism team at FPG have provided Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules, offering evidence-based practices to support learners on the spectrum. To celebrate this decade milestone and April’s #AutismAcceptanceMonth, the AFIRM team launched its new website. go.unc.edu/Wf5q3

FPG's Lena Harris & Robin Jenkins share a commitment to vulnerable populations & the systems designed to assist them. They provide implementation support to The Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice at the University of Connecticut Health Center. fpg.unc.edu/news/using-i...

#AutismAcceptanceMonth | 2 FPG projects, The Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules: AFIRM project and the ECTA Center, collaborated on a series of resources for early interventionists working with caregivers of toddlers. ow.ly/eQuK50Vu4cP

UNC Research is autism evidence-based practices. Learn more: afirm.fpg.unc.edu AFIRM, within the FPG, offers free online learning tools designed to help educators, caregivers, and professionals effectively support individuals on the autism spectrum from birth to 22 years of age.

In honor of #AutismAcceptanceMonth, we are excited to highlight our FPG colleagues, and their work, dedicated to supporting autistic individuals, as well as their caregivers and service providers. Check back throughout April!

At the 2025 NCARE conference, FPG Implementation Specialist Yolanda Perkins and former FPG Research Assistant Alicia Reynolds Reddi presented a poster titled, Unpacking the Functions of Implementation Teams in Supporting Curriculum Implementation. fpg.unc.edu/news/perkins...

Want to attend the 2025 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute, but can't make the trip? Good news! You can attend the Inclusion Institute virtually. Learn more: go.unc.edu/Pj48K #2025InclusionInstitute #Disabilities

UNC Research is Megan Vinh. Learn about her contributions to research at Carolina: go.unc.edu/Tp96C Megan leads projects aimed at improving outcomes and experiences for children with disabilities in early care and education systems. #UNCResearchisNC #STEM #Education