Youth programs in our country really do work, according to two short reports (1997 and 1999) by American Youth Policy Forum. But how do we shape policy and programs to build a better tomorrow? Some Things Do Make a Difference For Youth: A Compendium of Evaluations of Youth Programs profiles forty-nine youth intervention programs and identifies the characteristics that make them work. Read this Connect for Kids summary or order a copy of the full report from AYPF for $10.

The founder of the Single Parents Association offers practical advice for getting and giving support to single parents.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Girl Power aims to empower girls age 9 to 14, during their transition into their teens.

The National Household Education Survey regularly conducts topical interviews of households on topics such as early childhood education, school readiness, parent involvement in education, safety and discipline, and adult education.