Careers in Child and Family Policy

LEARN ABOUT THE FIELD 

Understand the basics of research and education in the fields of social policy, child and family welfare, child development and more.

• Child Care Research
• Child and Family Web Guide
• Sociology of Childhood
• All About Family Studies
• Administration for Children and Families
• Social Policy Research

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Colleges all throughout the nation offer educational programs that aim to properly train students in the fields of child and family policy, early childhood development, sociology, children's mental health programs, and more.  While individuals can work from home on some of these programs via online undergraduate courses, many of these academic programs are available only through graduate degrees and beyond.

• Duke University Child and Family Policy
• Center for Research on Child Well-Being
• Child Development and Social Policy
• Child and Family Policy Program of South Florida
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Family and Consumer Science Programs
• College of Social Work

JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

Find the latest job postings and internships in the field of child and family policy.

• Child Welfare League of America
• Social work, community development, child welfare and more.
• Social work Career Center
• Human Development Jobs
• Child Care and Teaching Internships
• School of Education and Social Policy Job Opportunities

ORGANIZATIONS

These organizations are made up of men and women who are trained professionals in the field of child care and family policies. Working together to both educate children and better the lives of those with challenging family situations, they aim to raise the quality of life for children all around the world.  Giving children hope for a better future, these organizations promote the education and research of child care and family policy. 

• Child Life Council
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• Child and Family Policy Institute of California
• National Center for Children in Poverty
• The Finance Project
• Birth of Five Policy Alliance

CAREER RESOURCES

Including gathered data such as charts and tables for child care policies throughout the nation, published research journals and online newsletters and discussion groups, the web pages below will give you the most up to date information in the field of child and family policy. 

• National Council on Family Relations Career Center
• Child Care and Early Education Resources
• Resources & Statistics for Child Care and Policies
• National Network for Child Care