While evidence-based practices are available to promote positive developmental outcomes for youth in the child welfare system, they are not routinely provided.
The William T. Grant Scholars Mentoring Grant was designed to support the professional development of William T. Grant Scholars and help more researchers of color reach higher levels on the career ladder.
Maton is producing a book, Influencing Social Policy: Applied Psychology Serving the Public Interest. He will review the literature on the use of research and interview influential researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to offer lessons for researchers seeking to influence policy. ...
The Administration on Children, Youth and Families has encouraged child welfare agencies to use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for children. The Child Welfare League of America’s (CWLA) mission and membership are well-aligned to assist with this challenge.
Summer on the Hill (SOH) wants to improve its grade 3–8 program, which provides 200 students recruited from New York City public schools with accelerated classes in language arts, math, science, and art along with guidance on school choices and SAT/ACT ...
Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement House wants to improve its Riis Academy After-School program, which serves over 1,000 boys and girls from western Queens and focuses on academic enrichment, life skills, health and wellness, and civic engagement.
“This report traces the history of [California’s Fostering Connections to Success Act] from when it was first introduced in the California State Assembly, through its passage and signing, and ...
“An extensive body of research has documented the relation between social class, as indexed by socioeconomic status (SES) and subjective social status (SSS), and a host of outcomes, including physical and mental health, academic achievement, and educational attainment. Yet, there ...
The William T. Grant Foundation invests in high-quality research focused on reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence in decisions that affect young people in the United States.
