The science of child development and the core capabilities of adults point to a set of “design principles” that policymakers and practitioners in many different sectors can use to improve outcomes for children and families. This report from the the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University in the United States argues that, to be maximally effective, policies and services should:
- Support responsive relationships for children and adults.
- Strengthen core life skills.
- Reduce sources of stress in the lives of children and families.
For each of the recommendations above, the report provides reasoning and evidence to support the recommendation and examples of how to apply each principle to child and family policy.
View the online version of the report here.
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