Child Trends is the leading research organization in the United States focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and families. Since its founding in 1979, Child Trends has been committed to designing, conducting, interpreting, and communicating rigorous, high-quality data and research on children, youth, and families’ well-being. Our work explores how a child’s environment shapes their life and the drivers of variance in their outcomes across individual, socioeconomic, and other characteristics. We work to ensure that all children thrive.