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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Congratulations to our director, Dr. Jennifer Lansford, on receiving the Association for Psychological Science James McKeen Cattell Fellow award for a lifetime of outstanding contributions to applied psychological research! She will receive the award at the APS annual conference in May 2027.
Picture of Jennifer Lansford and text "recipient of the 2027 James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award"
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We are proud of our @lisagennetian.bsky.social for partnering on this incredibly important work to strengthen how families connect to vital care and support across North Carolina,” - Jennifer Lansford, Ph.D., CCFP director. Read more: madeforthis.duke.edu/stories/tran... @dukesanford.bsky.social
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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
What can 18+ years of research across 9 countries teach us about parenting? @dukechildpol.bsky.social researchers Ann Skinner & Jennifer Lansford discuss Parenting Across Cultures, a longitudinal study examining how culture, family and biology shape child development ➡️ duke.is/parenting-ar...
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Last week, the CCFP welcomed Dr. Pamela Morris-Perez who presented on "Always and forever, for Frankie.”, a moving lecture on teen suicide, stigma, and the role of hope in prevention. Read the reflection here: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/blog/news/al...
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"Always and Forever, for Frankie" - Duke Center for Child & Family Policy
By Ari Cook, PPS/Child Policy Research Certificate student ’27 “Always and forever, for Frankie.” Those are the words Dr. Pamela Morris-Perez used to end her lecture, “The Scarlet Letter ‘S’: Reclaimi...
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
As Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, new research from Duke Sanford sheds light on how prolonged war is shaping not only young people’s mental health, but their biology. Read about the study here: tinyurl.com/4tnmwcbt
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New Research: Four Years Into War, Ukrainian Youth Show Biological Signs of Chronic Stress | Sanford School of Public Policy
As Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, new research from Duke University sheds light on how prolonged war is shaping not only young peop
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We are thrilled to announce a transformative $10.5 million gift from Bukhman Philanthropies to support CCFP and our research on some of the most pressing issues facing children and families today: madeforthis.duke.edu/stories/duke... @duke-university.bsky.social @dukesanford.bsky.social
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Join us for a conversation on Community School Partnerships! Hosted by the CCFP and the Equity in Research Learning Collaborative, featuring Alec Greenwald of Duke University. 📅 Feb 17 | ⏰ 9 AM | 📍 Sanford 223 Register here: shorturl.at/9NKsS
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Last week, the CCFP hosted the 2026 Celebratory Luncheon for the Jacqueline A. Morris Fellowship awardees, bringing together students and mentors. The fellowship allows undergraduates to engage in independent research on childhood and familial topics. Congratulations to our 2026 awardees!
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
On January 20th, Dr. Felix Morton from @nupress.bsky.social led a talk exploring Marvel's Black Panther as a framework for understanding the mental health of Black men and boys. He highlighted how representation in popular culture can help with identity formation and emotional expression.
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Congratulations to our founder, Kenneth Dodge, on being ranked among the top scholars worldwide in the 2025 ScholarGPS rankings. Read more: sanford.duke.edu/blog-post/ke... @dukesanford.bsky.social
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Ken Dodge ranks among top scholars worldwide in 2025 ScholarGPS rankings | Sanford School of Public Policy
Sanford Faculty Member Kenneth Dodge has been recognized as one of the world’s leading scholars in the 2025 ScholarGPS rankings, no. 2 globally in child development and n
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Attention @duke-university.bsky.social students with an interest in child and family policy! 📢 Join us Jan. 28 @ 11am ET to hear from graduates of the Child Policy Research Certificate program as they share their experiences and career insights. childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/blog/event/c...
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
📆 Happening TOMORROW (11/4) at 3pm! Hear from Bryan Samuels, Executive Director of Chapin Hall, examining the role of research evidence in shaping effective and equitable public policy. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Meet our 2025-2026 Jacqueline A. Morris Fellows! These nine Duke undergraduate students will receive funding in research support for a mentored project in the area of child and family policy. Learn more about our new fellows and their research projects: lnkd.in/e9xU59jK
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
📆Join us on November 4 @ 3pm to hear from Bryan Samuels, Executive Director of Chapin Hall, as part of our Sulzberger Distinguished Lecture series, examining the role of research evidence in shaping effective and equitable public policy. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Happening TOMORROW (10/17) at 2pm! Dr. Theresa Betancourt of @bostoncollege.bsky.social joins us to discuss her new book, Shadows Into Light: A Generation of Former Child Soldiers Coming of Age. Register here : childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/
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Duke Sanford @dukesanford.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
New research from Duke Sanford faculty members highlights "Net Worth Poverty" as an important way to understand resource needs for children. Read about the research: duke.is/net-worth-po... #AcademicSky #EducationalOutcomes
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New Research: Children Are America’s Poorest Age Group, and It Is About More Than Income | Sanford School of Public Policy
Two new studies by Duke University researchers, published this year, show how widespread net worth poverty is for families with children, how it compares to other househo
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Monuts with Mo! 🍩 Meet Mo Green, NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Sanford’s Rhodes conference room. Have Monuts Donuts with a double Duke grad and learn about education policy, leadership at the state and local level, and how Duke shaped his career path.
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Bryan Samuels, Executive Director of Chapin Hall, will join us on November 4 to talk as part of our Sulzberger Distinguished Lecture series, examining the role of research evidence in shaping effective and equitable public policy. Learn more and register here: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Join us on October 17 to hear from Dr. Theresa Betancourt of @bostoncollege.bsky.social speak about her new book, Shadows Into Light: A Generation of Former Child Soldiers Coming of Age. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/events/
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🌍 On Sept. 10, Ann Skinner joined a global panel: Countering False Narratives on the Indoctrination of Deported Ukrainian Children. As part of the #BringKidsBackUA campaign, the convo dug into how trauma, age & environment shape children’s voices. Watch the full recording here: fex.net/s/k4kyaxt
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
📆 Mark your calendars! Join us October 17 to hear from Dr. Theresa Betancourt of @bostoncollege.bsky.social speak about her new book, Shadows Into Light: A Generation of Former Child Soldiers Coming of Age. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/.../shadows-...
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Attention #dukestudents: Interested in child and family policy research opportunities? The submission deadline for our Jaqueline Morris fellowship is this FRIDAY, Sept. 26. Learn more and apply: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/education/un...
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Meet CCFP’s 2025-2026 Levitan Fellows! These Duke students will receive funding to collaborate with child and family policy researchers on active projects, gaining valuable research skills and experience.
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Happening TOMORROW (9/18) at 4:30! Dr. Chloe Gibbs of @notredame.bsky.social joins us as part of our Early Childhood Initiative series. She'll provide an overview of what economists know from rigorous inquiry about the effectiveness of early childhood: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/.../making-s...
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Mark your calendars, #earlychildhood scholars! @chloergibbs.bsky.social, professor at @notredame.bsky.social, will join us for a presentation on how economists think about early childhood care and education interventions. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/blog/event/m...
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Mark your calendars, #earlychildhood scholars! @chloergibbs.bsky.social, professor at @notredame.bsky.social, will join us for a presentation on how economists think about early childhood care and education interventions. Learn more and register: childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/blog/event/m...
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Duke Center for Child and Family Policy @dukechildpol.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Ann T. Skinner on her new grant from the Mental Research Institute! The funding will support her research in Ukraine studying how interpersonal relationships and social support during war promote resilience and recovery. #Ukraine #wartrauma #resilience
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