Child, Youth, & Family Studies: Government Information & Policy Resources
National Research and Advocacy Groups
Here are a few selected national think tanks/research institutes that work in areas relevant to social welfare:
- Annie E. Casey Foundation (neutral)
- Cato Institute (conservative leaning)
- Center for American Progress (liberal leaning)
- Center for Responsive Politics (neutral)
- Center for the Study of Social Policy (liberal leaning)
- Heritage Foundation (conservative leaning)
- Pew Research Center (neutral)
- RAND Corporation (neutral)
- Urban Institute (liberal leaning)
Search across Federal and State Websites
- USA.govThe USA.gov website allows you to search multiple federal and state agency website and reports.
Policy & Pro/Con Arguments
- CQ Researcher
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Offers reports on key issues in the U.S.Congress from 1923 to the present. Includes a searchable archive by keyword, date, or subject. - Gale in Context: Opposing ViewpointsMaintains controversial contemporary topic summaries and overviews of current issues that include aspects of the issues along with pro and con arguments and opinions.
