Evidence Hub

Our Work

Explore the latest research findings, data visualizations, and policy insights from the Strengthening Families Research Initiative. The Evidence Hub curates accessible, policy-relevant resources for scholars, students, and practitioners working to understand and support family stability, child well-being, and economic security.

Read our research agenda and explore the research areas, policy insights, and Resource Library below.

  1. A close-up of a man and woman holding hands outdoors. The woman wears a white dress, the man a dark suit. Both have gold wedding bands on their left ring fingers.

    Marriage and Fertility: Understanding Changing Family Formation

    Over five decades, the U.S. has seen major shifts in marriage, fertility, and family life. We study how economic, social, and policy forces shape these trends and identify strategies to expand opportunity and strengthen families.

  2. The white U.S. Capitol Building, with its iconic dome, columns, and statue on top, flies an American flag. Green trees fill the foreground under a lightly clouded sky.

    Social Policy & Programs: Evaluating What Works for Families

    Social policy shapes how families live, work, and care for one another. We study how programs can better support parents and children, and how systems serving vulnerable families can promote safety, stability, and flourishing.

  3. Four children from behind on a sunny, tree-lined path. A girl in blue denim rides a green scooter, a boy in blue rides another, a boy in green runs, and a girl in pink rollerblades.

    Parent and Child Well-being: Strengthening the Systems that Support Families

    Children’s well-being is central to strong families and society. We study how economic conditions, policies, and family systems affect parents and children—and identify reforms that reduce conflict and promote stability and growth.

  4. A person's hand, wearing a grey sleeve and an orange beaded bracelet, carefully places a vibrant green wooden block on top of a tall stack of red, yellow, orange, and purple blocks.

    Briefs and Research

    We translate research on families into actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners, helping to inform policies and programs that promote stability, opportunity, and well-being

  5. A map divided into numerous irregular regions outlined in white. Colors range from light green to dark blue, suggesting varying data values. Darker blue concentrations are visible towards the center-right.

    Resource Library

    A curated collection of data visualizations, data sets, and teaching materials designed to support research, instruction, and public engagement on family well-being.