Policies
When researching state policies, you can use the legislative website for a particular state, like Texas Legislature Online, Texas Tribune: 85th Session, Texas Tribune, 86th Session
Websites
- Child Poverty FactsA series of reports from the National Center for Children in Poverty, Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University, New York.
- ChildStats.govThe Official Web Site of the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics.
- Child Trends DataBankFeatures up-to-date data and research on over 70 indicators of child and youth well-being, with new indicators added each month.
- Child Welfare Information GatewayFormerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Kids Count Data CenterAccess hundreds of measure and statistics of child well-being.
- NASW Research GuidesResearch guides on various social science topics.
- National Children's Alliance (NCA)NCA is the national association and accrediting body for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). Formed in 1988, NCA has been providing support, technical assistance, and quality assurance for CACs, while serving as a voice for abused children.
- PovertyNetOffers comprehensive coverage, including measurements, trends, and strategies to reduce poverty. Special sections address the intersection of poverty with culture and health. Includes the Poverty Monitoring database and an online library.
- Statistical Abstract of the United StatesThe standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. It is also designed to serve as a guide to other statistical publications and sources, both government and private.
- Urban InstituteA nonprofit policy research organization in Washington, D.C. This page provides access to a number of online health-related press releases, periodicals, and publications.
- U.S.Census Bureau: ChildrenInformation about children is available from several data sources
- U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesOversees the following agencies, among others:
- Administration for Children & Families (ACF) is responsible for some 60 programs which provide services and assistance to children and families and administers the state-federal welfare program, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
- Administration on Aging (AOA) supports a nationwide aging network, providing services to the elderly as well as policy leadership on aging issues.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) supports research designed to improve the outcomes and quality of health care, reduce its costs, address patient safety and medical errors, and broaden access to effective services.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) (formerly the Health Care Financing Administration) administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide health care to America's aged and indigent populations. CMS also administers the new Children's Health Insurance Program through approved state plans that cover more than 2.2 million children.
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) helps provide health resources for medically underserved populations. HRSA supports a nationwide network of community and migrant health centers and primary care programs for the homeless and residents of public housing.
Google it...
A Google search can be good places to start with a topic, especially if you are unfamiliar with it. In many ways, a Wikipedia page can serve one of the same functions as a traditional reference book; it gives you a brief overview of a topic, including basic definitions and context. An internet search may also lead you to essential research sources like government websites and give you an idea of other terms/phrases used to refer to a policy: ACA, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare.
Google Scholar may be a useful tool when collecting research information. Modify Settings below:
Library Links - FindIt@Txstate
Bibliography Manager - EndNote