NAACFRC

Share your work! The 2026 NAACFRC Community-Engaged Research Conference is July 29–30, 2026, at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Deadline to submit your proposal is 4/10/26. Learn more: bit.ly/4lrhmUH

Submit your proposal by April 10 to present at our 2026 Community-Engaged Research Conference! Learn more about the conference and how to submit: bit.ly/4dGtRdh

Does more housing improve affordability? The @GtownLawPovCntr "Abundance for Who?" report examines new housing development in six growing metro areas and finds that increased supply hasn’t necessarily benefited renters with lower incomes. 🔗bit.ly/4lNDbhC

Medicaid covers nearly 7.3M family caregivers (ages 18–64), helping them care for loved ones at home and in their communities. As states implement new federal policy changes, consider how family caregivers will be impacted by reporting requirements. 🔗bit.ly/4sTuDb9

New @ChildTrends research offers the first national, multidimensional look at 3‑year‑olds’development. The Healthy and Ready to Learn measure tracks five domains to show whether children are on track before kindergarten. 🔗 bit.ly/4bvXP0R

Join us tomorrow afternoon! Register: bit.ly/4r4WXGo

Great experience at the recent @XULACMHDRE Conference! Co-Investigator Dr. Brian McGregor and Emerging Scholar Vandeka Rodgers Eze presented a poster examining employment as a protective factor for people impacted by the criminal legal system and mental health issues. #XULA2026

This week! Our March capacity building webinar is coming up this Thurs, March 19 @ 4 p.m. ET. Register for Reimagining Communication: Navigating Language Shifts While Centering Community Needs ➡️ bit.ly/4cQnN1y

Emotional regulation, clear communication, and follow‑through help create stability for children and support families across households. Read this blog from @fathersincorp about co-parenting: bit.ly/4seNZrq

How did today’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program take shape? This timeline traces key legislative decisions and policy shifts. ➡️bit.ly/4aXI048

Register for @IRP_UW's webinar on Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m. ET—Supporting Fathers and Their Families Surrounding Separation. Dr. Clinton Boyd, Jr., Exec Director of Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities—former NAACFRC Pilot Project Program Participant—will present alongside several other experts. irp.wisc.edu/resource/suppo…

New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules are taking effect across multiple states, changing which foods can be purchased with benefits. Several states are restricting items like soda, candy, and some energy drinks. bit.ly/3PkOD80

🗓️ Join us for a webinar on Thurs, March 19 @ 4 p.m. ET – Reimagining Communication: Navigating Language Shifts While Centering Community Needs. Register today! bit.ly/4r4WXGo

Early Head Start plays a key role in maternal mental health by providing steady, trusted connections that help mothers feel seen, supported, and linked to care when they need it most. 🔗 bit.ly/4kXeJdh

NAACFRC uses community listening sessions to understand programs shaping child and family well-being. This snapshot from Lee County, South Carolina, features connections across transportation, education, and housing, and highlights challenges in accessing social services. #CBPR

Programs that strengthen emotional skills, family supports, and community stability can uplift young people affected by perceived economic hardship. Opportunity grows when young people feel supported. 🔗 Read the study. bit.ly/4s3YVaQ

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How can all children in New Orleans have genuine chances for economic mobility? New work from @BrookingsInst highlights how investments in quality education, job pathways, and community supports can help families build stability across generations.