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Concrete supports, coaching included in program for new mothers in college; Chapin Hall to evaluate impact

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New Coaching Program Supports New Mothers in College
Chapin Hall to evaluate program that provides coaching and concrete supports to new moms in college.
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Key Research
Chapin Hall Work

Key Research

Foster Youth Not Receiving Needed Support to Succeed at Community College
This mixed methods study was conducted to determine the college enrollment and graduation rates among young people in foster care in Illinois and to learn more...
2022
Broader Array of Programs and Services Needed for Tribal Communities and Communities of Color
In this brief, Chapin Hall policy staff offer an overview of 10 culturally specific and two culturally responsive programs and services designed by tribal...
2021
Youth of Color Disproportionately Impacted by Housing Instability
This brief consolidates Chapin Hall research about race as a factor in the likelihood that teens and young adults will experience housing instability.
2021
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About Chapin Hall

Who We Are

Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago focuses on a mission of improving the well-being of children and youth, families, and their communities.

Chapin Hall combines rigorous research methods and real-world policy expertise to accelerate the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program implementation. Longstanding partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and philanthropy are at the heart of our approach.

We aim for results.
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Our Staff

Experts

Chapin Hall’s experts combine rigorous research with practical experience. Research experts are recognized authorities in academic disciplines including child welfare, epidemiology, psychology, social work, statistics, youth development, and more. Policy experts have deep government and community-based experience. They integrate knowledge of how systems function with research to create and sustain positive change. Many of our policy staff are trained as researchers, and many of our researchers have deep policy experience.
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Collaborations & Partnerships

Let’s work together

Chapin Hall provides decision-makers with rigorous data analysis and achievable solutions to support them in improving the lives of children, youth, and families. We work with all levels of government, and with nonprofits and foundations to accelerate the use of evidence in practice. We bring research, data, and science into important conversations.
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