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The Best of 2011 - PreK-3rd

In 2011, FCD and its grantees produced over 60 reports, research articles, briefs, case studies, and other materials. The top PreK-3rd and Dual-Generation Strategy resources are listed.

What's New

2012 STATE Child Well-Being Index (CWI)

FCD has released its first STATE CWI report, Investing in Public Programs Matters: How State Policies Impact Children's Lives The STATE CWI ranks and compares children's well-being by state, and...

FCD Leadership Transition

President, Foundation for Child Development

After 15 years as President of the Foundation for Child Development, Ruby Takanishi announced her departure in 2012.  FCD has engaged Russell Reynolds Associates in the search for a new...