Web-based guide for children and youth programs.
Child Trends has gathered its extensive knowledge of children's programs into a dynamic "Guide to Effective Programs for Children and Youth." The web-based chart provides information about what works for a particular age group and desired outcome.
For instance, an inquiry into what
The outcome areas covered by the guide are extensive and include education and cognitive development, social and emotional health, physical health and behavioral problems. The guide's visual presentation emphasizes that different programs can contribute to children's development at different ages. The 75 programs evaluated range from prenatal programs to those aimed at young adults. They fall into nine general categories:
* Child care/early childhood education
* Clinic-based, provider-based, miscellaneous
* Community or media campaign
* Counseling/therapy
* Home visiting
* Mentoring/tutoring
* Parenting or family component
* School-based
* Service or vocational learning
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The Guide to Effective Programs for Children and Youth is available at www.childtrends.org/lifecourse/index.htm.
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