Children and families are more likely to achieve their full potential when their communities are healthy and supportive. Families can face challenges from economic disadvantage, disability, teenage parenthood, neighborhood decay, and other risk factors.

SRI’s Center for Education and Human Services conducts research and evaluations to improve policies and programs for children, youth, and families—from community services and school partnerships to statewide early childhood programs and federal special education and disability policies. 

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