Advancing knowledge to transform children's lives

The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute transforms the lives of children and families through interdisciplinary research, evaluation, implementation, technical assistance, and outreach.

We generate knowledge, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and all abilities from the earliest years. Our ultimate aim: to help each and every child reach their full potential. Learn how we work to accomplish this.

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FPG Profile: Christine Harradine
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Study compares three executive function batteries among preschool-aged sample
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Wackerhagen and Amsbary win 2024 Gallagher Award
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FPG Faculty Fellow and colleague will research why some adolescents lose motivation and pleasure
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Over the years, people from more than 180 countries have relied on our publications and resources to support their work on behalf of children and families. Our library includes more than 2,500 journal articles, policy briefs, assessment tools, learning modules, and multimedia to support multiple audiences at home and abroad.

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Private support is critical to our mission of transforming children's lives through innovation in research, practice, and policy. We strive to better understand the most pressing issues facing children and families and to use that knowledge to ensure children of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.