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When a Child Dies

How to cover the worst day in a family's life. Tap into JCCF's free online training module. (Photo by April Saul)

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What Makes Screen Sense?
The Homestretch
LIFELINES: Stories from the Human Safety Net

A JCCF original reporting project on social work.

(Photo by Jeffrey Thompson, MPR)

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The End of Juvenile Prison
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To Help Language Skills of Children, a Study Finds, Text Their Parents With Tips

Preschoolers whose parents received text messages with brief tips on reading to their children or helping them sound out letters and words performed better on literacy tests than children whose parents did not receive such messages.

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KIDS COUNT Policy Report: Creating Opportunity for Families

More kids grow up poor today than a quarter century ago. Ten million low-income families with young children in the U.S. must juggle the demands of work, childcare, and financial uncertainty, leading to family instability and unfavorable outcomes for their children. The November 2014 KIDS COUNT report, “Creating Opportunity For Families: A Two-Generation Approach,” from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, provides a summary of the hardships low-income families are facing and comprehensive solutions to help these families secure financial stability.

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Urban Districts Pledge Progress for Boys of Color

A scan of what dozens of big-city school districts are doing to boost achievement and outcomes for African American and Latino boys, as part of President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" initiative.

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TV, Tablets and Toddlers: What Makes Screen Sense?

JCCF and ZERO TO THREE held a virtual news briefing to release a new report on the impact of smartphones, tablets and television on small children. This transcript includes a link to the recorded webinar and answers to the questions which did not get addressed during the event.

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End of an Era: JCCF to Close

With great sadness, I announce that the Journalism Center on Children & Families will close at the end of 2014.
 
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Expansion of New Charter Schools Hits A Wall in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Education officials say they will most likely not be approving any new charter schools for the rest of the year after two schools were halted due to a procedural error last week. 

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State Subsidy Causes Some of Colorado's 'Daycare Deserts,' Providers Say

A child care assistance program designed to help daycare centers look after low-income kids may actually be hurting them. 

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America's Hispanic Children: Gaining Ground, Looking Forward

ChildTrends Hispanic Institute research scientists highlighted findings from their Sept. 24 statistical report in a webinar, explaining the changing landscapes of Latino children’s lives: rapidly increasing population, low income levels, close-knit families, developing academics, declining health and rising media use.

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New Child Care Regulations Are A Step in the Right Direction

Congress's recent reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant will mean better standards regarding background checks, training and licensing inspections in child care facilities.

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Bill To End Ban on Bilingual Education Hurts Immigrant Kids (Opinion)

Opponents of a proposed California bill that would give parents a choice of bilingual education argue that English-immersion programs have proved more successful for non-English speaking students.

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About

The Journalism Center on Children & Families (JCCF) (1993-2014) was devoted to deepening media coverage on issues that affect children, youth and families, particularly the disadvantaged. JCCF provided an array of informational services and connected professional journalists, students and advocates to an extensive network of journalists and content experts. JCCF was based at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

What We Did

JCCF curated daily news content and cutting-edge research about children and families from a wide variety of media, government, academic and public policy sources. The Center provided guidance to journalists seeking sources, tips, experts, data or assistance with ethical dilemmas.

History

JCCF was launched in 1993 with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation to create a professional community of practice for reporters whose primary beat was covering children and families. Over 21 years, JCCF offered conferences and fellowship programs to enhance skills and knowledge on a variety of issues, from juvenile justice to preschool education, welfare reform to health care. With support from the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Center created “Beyond The Headlines,” an in-depth resource for reporting on child sexual abuse. The Center produced “When a Child Dies,” an interactive online training module to assist reporters covering child deaths. And, the Center created "LIFELINES: Stories from the Human Safety Net," which included original reporting and resources for reporting on social work.

Find an Expert

Looking for the right person to talk to or interview for your story? Connect with thousands of vetted experts who are informed and media-ready. See our experts now.

Best Practices

The best way to learn is by doing. The next best way is by listening, watching, and observing. Journalists who cover the complex issues affecting children, youth and families have a wealth of experiences and insights. JCCF tapped into this expertise and shared their lessons learned in an series or stories called “Best Practices.”

Training Modules

JCCF offered training for established and emerging journalists. Our in-depth modules include facts, tips, guidelines and resources to help you do journalism better.

Children's Beat Magazine

JCCF once published a print magazine featuring commentary, resources and best practices from journalists in the field. That magazine ceased publication years ago, but you can access the archive and find excellent coverage of the challenges facing reporters on the “Children’s Beat.”

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