Publications

Our Research on the Greater DC region.

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Executive Summary: What Child Care Arrangements Do Parents Want during Nontraditional Hours?

Almost 5 million (or about a third of) children younger than age 6 living in families with working parents have parents who work nontraditional hours, before 7:00 am or after 6:00 pm on weekdays or on weekends.
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What Child Care Arrangements Do Parents Want during Nontraditional Hours? Insights from Parents in the District of Columbia

Nearly 11,000 children in the District of Columbia younger than age 6 have parents who work nontraditional hours, before 7:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays or anytime on weekends.
Research Report

Child Care Systems Don’t Align with What Parents Working Nontraditional Hours Recommend

Almost 5 million (or about a third of) children younger than age 6 living in families with working parents have parents who work nontraditional hours, before 7:00 am or after 6:00 pm on weekdays or on weekends. New research from the Urban Institut
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An Evaluation of THRIVE East of the River

Direct income supports (such as cash transfers) can stabilize households during crises and recoveries.
Research Report

Measuring the Supply of Quality Child Care across the District of Columbia

A key question in child care policy is whether quality improvement is in tension with maintaining a diverse supply of care that meets working families’ needs.
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Parents with Nontraditional Work Schedules in the District of Columbia

Understanding the child care needs of parents working nontraditional hour (NTH) schedule has become a growing concern for policymakers trying to reduce barriers to accessible child care.
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Washington Housing Initiative: Context and Contribution

Launched in 2018, the Washington Housing Initiative identifies and acquires rental properties in neighborhoods facing rising property values in the Washington, DC area, and keeps a majority of the apartments affordable for households with moderate
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A Preliminary Study of Service Use across Colocated Providers

Human services organizations that share space or “colocate” often reap benefits in property management, administrative services, and opportunities for collaboration.
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What Would Help DC Residents Have Greater Financial Security?

Washington, DC, is a city of contrasts with respect to residents’ financial security. While some residents are among the country’s most financially secure, others find it hard to make ends meet.
Research Report

Nontraditional-Hour Child Care in the District of Columbia

Finding high-quality child care that aligns with parents’ work schedules can be a significant barrier to successful employment and children’s healthy development.
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Kindred Pilot Study: Summary of Findings from Parent Surveys and Focus Groups

Kindred aims to tackle issues of racial and economic segregation in DC schools and communities by supporting dialogue groups for parents.
Research Report

Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland, Virginia

Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland, Virginia (VoicesDMV), is a community engagement initiative from the Greater Washington Community Foundation, in partnership with the Urban Institute, designed to lift up residents’ stories and perceptions of
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Criminal Background Checks and Access to Jobs

Despite significant efforts by reform-minded government and nonprofits, roughly one in seven DC residents have criminal records that may preclude them from finding jobs.
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Helping Children Succeed: Data and the DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative

Since 2008, NeighborhoodInfo DC, a program at the Urban Institute and a partner in the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP), has helped the District of Columbia Promise Neighborhood Initiative (DCPNI) use data to support its cradle
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Supporting Place-Based Initiatives: Data-Driven Promise in the District of Columbia

NeighborhoodInfo DC supports the District of Columbia Promise Neighborhood Initiative (DCPNI) and is a partner in the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP), a peer-learning network operated by the Urban Institute.