CNA Center for Research on Military Children and Families

CNA Center for Research on Military Children and Families is dedicated to enhancing the health and development of children of U.S. veteran and active-duty servicemen and women. Our expertise is in the use of scientific methods to (a) understand the conditions affecting the lives of children and families and (b) evaluate programs and services. In addition to conducting research, the Center is bringing together researchers, policymakers and funders to exchange information about theoretical models, scientific methods, policy issues and funding opportunities.

In 2011 the Center hosted a meeting on the scientific study of military children and in November 2012 it will host a meeting on promoting resilience in military children through effective programs. Researchers associated with the Center include developmental psychologists, economists and education researchers. The Center’s scientists have partnered with leaders from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Tufts University, the George Washington University, the University of Maryland, Military Child Education Coalition, Blue Star Families, the Center for a New American Security, Office of the Secretary of Defense and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

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