Chapin Hall
@chapinhall.bsky.social
We are a research and policy center focused on children, youth, and families exposed to hardships that stem from poverty and housing instability. Our experts create sustainable solutions to support family well-being.
https://www.chapinhall.org/
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Two weeks ago in Times Square, Covenant House CEO William Bedrossian and Chapin Hall Executive Director Bryan Samuels launched Insight to Impact (i2i), a new partnership to #EndYouthHomelessness! Check out what Bryan had to say.
Learn more: www.chapinhall.org/project/insi...
Learn more: www.chapinhall.org/project/insi...
We evaluated My First Place and found participants who completed the program were 32% more likely to enroll in #College and 39% more likely to complete a semester than peers who didn’t participate. But young people still need additional support to finish school: www.chapinhall.org/research/my-...
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We evaluated My First Place and found participants who completed the program were 32% more likely to enroll in #College and 39% more likely to complete a semester than peers who didn’t participate. But young people still need additional support to finish school: www.chapinhall.org/research/my-...
#OBBBA introduces significant shifts in benefits that will impact children and families across the country. Our brief outlines what #ChildWelfare leaders can do to show up for families using evidence, collaboration, and strategic focus to navigate this new landscape: tinyurl.com/4pn6av26 #SNAP
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#OBBBA introduces significant shifts in benefits that will impact children and families across the country. Our brief outlines what #ChildWelfare leaders can do to show up for families using evidence, collaboration, and strategic focus to navigate this new landscape: tinyurl.com/4pn6av26 #SNAP
Two weeks ago in Times Square, Covenant House CEO William Bedrossian and Chapin Hall Executive Director Bryan Samuels launched Insight to Impact (i2i), a new partnership to #EndYouthHomelessness! Check out what Bryan had to say.
Learn more: www.chapinhall.org/project/insi...
Learn more: www.chapinhall.org/project/insi...
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Two weeks ago in Times Square, Covenant House CEO William Bedrossian and Chapin Hall Executive Director Bryan Samuels launched Insight to Impact (i2i), a new partnership to #EndYouthHomelessness! Check out what Bryan had to say.
Learn more: www.chapinhall.org/project/insi...
Learn more: www.chapinhall.org/project/insi...
Chapin Hall evaluated My First Place, a program run by First Place for Youth to see how stable #Housing and intensive case management made a difference for young people who experienced extended foster care. Explore the positive findings on employment: www.chapinhall.org/research/my-...
#FosterCare
#FosterCare
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Chapin Hall evaluated My First Place, a program run by First Place for Youth to see how stable #Housing and intensive case management made a difference for young people who experienced extended foster care. Explore the positive findings on employment: www.chapinhall.org/research/my-...
#FosterCare
#FosterCare
Chapin Hall is #hiring a Chief of Staff! Are you a strategic leader who could partner closely with our Executive Director to strengthen alignment, support cross-team collaboration, and help drive organizational impact? Learn more and apply through the Careers button here: tinyurl.com/ycxwm4xw
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Chapin Hall is #hiring a Chief of Staff! Are you a strategic leader who could partner closely with our Executive Director to strengthen alignment, support cross-team collaboration, and help drive organizational impact? Learn more and apply through the Careers button here: tinyurl.com/ycxwm4xw
Lived experts joined leaders and practitioners at the Community Pathways Convening to share how authentic partnerships are transforming #Prevention efforts. Their insights are helping states design pathways that meet families’ needs while protecting privacy/strengthening trust: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Lived experts joined leaders and practitioners at the Community Pathways Convening to share how authentic partnerships are transforming #Prevention efforts. Their insights are helping states design pathways that meet families’ needs while protecting privacy/strengthening trust: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
Ending #YouthHomelessness requires acting on what we learn quickly and accurately. That's why we just launched a new partnership with @Covenant House called Insight to Impact (i2i). It combines experience with evidence to accelerate our impact for young people!
Explore: tinyurl.com/insight2impact
Explore: tinyurl.com/insight2impact
November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ending #YouthHomelessness requires acting on what we learn quickly and accurately. That's why we just launched a new partnership with @Covenant House called Insight to Impact (i2i). It combines experience with evidence to accelerate our impact for young people!
Explore: tinyurl.com/insight2impact
Explore: tinyurl.com/insight2impact
The research is clear: when families lose access to basic supports like health care and #FoodAssistance, the risk of child maltreatment/child welfare involvement rise. Our new brief on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act explains what implications there are for child welfare: tinyurl.com/4pn6av26
#OBBBA
#OBBBA
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The research is clear: when families lose access to basic supports like health care and #FoodAssistance, the risk of child maltreatment/child welfare involvement rise. Our new brief on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act explains what implications there are for child welfare: tinyurl.com/4pn6av26
#OBBBA
#OBBBA
Community Cafés were a big focus at the Community Pathways Convening. The Doris Duke Opt-In for Families Initiative uses these focus groups to better understand barriers families face to participating in services. This graphic shows what families say they need. See takeaways: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Community Cafés were a big focus at the Community Pathways Convening. The Doris Duke Opt-In for Families Initiative uses these focus groups to better understand barriers families face to participating in services. This graphic shows what families say they need. See takeaways: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
Check out Chapin Hall researchers facilitating learning sessions at the 100% New Mexico Initiative conference! We love how this event brought together folks that don't normally cross paths so they could learn from each other's successes and challenges. Learn more about the initiative: www.100nm.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Check out Chapin Hall researchers facilitating learning sessions at the 100% New Mexico Initiative conference! We love how this event brought together folks that don't normally cross paths so they could learn from each other's successes and challenges. Learn more about the initiative: www.100nm.org
#Research can only make a difference when it reaches those who can use it. It does no good if it stays buried in a pdf.
Chapin Hall takes an evidence-based approach to dissemination to make sure our research informs real-world solutions for children and families. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdffhuy2
Chapin Hall takes an evidence-based approach to dissemination to make sure our research informs real-world solutions for children and families. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdffhuy2
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#Research can only make a difference when it reaches those who can use it. It does no good if it stays buried in a pdf.
Chapin Hall takes an evidence-based approach to dissemination to make sure our research informs real-world solutions for children and families. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdffhuy2
Chapin Hall takes an evidence-based approach to dissemination to make sure our research informs real-world solutions for children and families. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdffhuy2
We have big news. Chapin Hall and Covenant House are joining forces to end youth homelessness!
We're launching Insight to Impact, a new partnership to combine on-the-ground experience serving youth and research and policy expertise. Learn more: tinyurl.com/48bcc9jv
We're launching Insight to Impact, a new partnership to combine on-the-ground experience serving youth and research and policy expertise. Learn more: tinyurl.com/48bcc9jv
November 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We have big news. Chapin Hall and Covenant House are joining forces to end youth homelessness!
We're launching Insight to Impact, a new partnership to combine on-the-ground experience serving youth and research and policy expertise. Learn more: tinyurl.com/48bcc9jv
We're launching Insight to Impact, a new partnership to combine on-the-ground experience serving youth and research and policy expertise. Learn more: tinyurl.com/48bcc9jv
How can communities & #ChildWelfare systems work together to keep families strong? Casey Family Programs and Chapin Hall brought together leaders, lived experts, and practitioners to explore that question at the 2025 Community Pathways Convening. Explore lessons in our report: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How can communities & #ChildWelfare systems work together to keep families strong? Casey Family Programs and Chapin Hall brought together leaders, lived experts, and practitioners to explore that question at the 2025 Community Pathways Convening. Explore lessons in our report: tinyurl.com/3p8cnuc2
How do economic and other concrete supports help families take care of themselves and their children and keep children safe? Chapin Hall's Yasmin Grewal-Kök is shedding light on this topic at the BUILD25 conference in Los Angeles from Dec 2-4. Register:
buildinitiative.org/events/build...
buildinitiative.org/events/build...
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
How do economic and other concrete supports help families take care of themselves and their children and keep children safe? Chapin Hall's Yasmin Grewal-Kök is shedding light on this topic at the BUILD25 conference in Los Angeles from Dec 2-4. Register:
buildinitiative.org/events/build...
buildinitiative.org/events/build...
Chapin Hall celebrates #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, joining more than 30 states across the country to uplift the voices of youth impacted by foster care.
Together, we are improving the #ChildWelfare system today and for future generations! Learn more:
selflesslovefoundation.org/foster-youth...
Together, we are improving the #ChildWelfare system today and for future generations! Learn more:
selflesslovefoundation.org/foster-youth...
October 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Chapin Hall celebrates #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, joining more than 30 states across the country to uplift the voices of youth impacted by foster care.
Together, we are improving the #ChildWelfare system today and for future generations! Learn more:
selflesslovefoundation.org/foster-youth...
Together, we are improving the #ChildWelfare system today and for future generations! Learn more:
selflesslovefoundation.org/foster-youth...
Check out this webinar with Chapin Hall's Prisca Tuyishime and Miranda Lynch-Smith! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvmf...
They describe the process of translating research into key takeaways for policy officials and how to build meaningful relationships between the community and decision-makers. #Research
They describe the process of translating research into key takeaways for policy officials and how to build meaningful relationships between the community and decision-makers. #Research
Bridging Research to Policy
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October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Check out this webinar with Chapin Hall's Prisca Tuyishime and Miranda Lynch-Smith! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvmf...
They describe the process of translating research into key takeaways for policy officials and how to build meaningful relationships between the community and decision-makers. #Research
They describe the process of translating research into key takeaways for policy officials and how to build meaningful relationships between the community and decision-makers. #Research
At Chapin Hall, we believe in meaningful work supported by meaningful benefits — because when our people flourish, our communities do, too.
Watch our video to learn about our culture and subscribe to our channel get evidence-based insights on #ChildWellbeing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGJ...
Watch our video to learn about our culture and subscribe to our channel get evidence-based insights on #ChildWellbeing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGJ...
Meaningful Work, Meaningful Benefits | Employee Benefits at Chapin Hall
YouTube video by Chapin Hall
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October 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
At Chapin Hall, we believe in meaningful work supported by meaningful benefits — because when our people flourish, our communities do, too.
Watch our video to learn about our culture and subscribe to our channel get evidence-based insights on #ChildWellbeing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGJ...
Watch our video to learn about our culture and subscribe to our channel get evidence-based insights on #ChildWellbeing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGJ...
Did you miss our webinar on the Framework for Building Community? Panelists shared recommendations for building successful local networks to support families and avoid #ChildWelfare system involvement.
Watch the recording and subscribe for more insights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_68...
Watch the recording and subscribe for more insights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_68...
The Power of Community: Strengthening Family Stability and Collective Well-Being
YouTube video by Chapin Hall
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October 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Did you miss our webinar on the Framework for Building Community? Panelists shared recommendations for building successful local networks to support families and avoid #ChildWelfare system involvement.
Watch the recording and subscribe for more insights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_68...
Watch the recording and subscribe for more insights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_68...
Right now, there are more than 360,000 children and youth in foster care in the U.S. Valuing youth's experiences help improve policies and programs in child welfare. #YouthVoiceMatters!
This #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, let’s empower youth impacted by foster care to lead the way toward meaningful change.
This #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, let’s empower youth impacted by foster care to lead the way toward meaningful change.
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Right now, there are more than 360,000 children and youth in foster care in the U.S. Valuing youth's experiences help improve policies and programs in child welfare. #YouthVoiceMatters!
This #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, let’s empower youth impacted by foster care to lead the way toward meaningful change.
This #FosterYouthVoiceMonth, let’s empower youth impacted by foster care to lead the way toward meaningful change.
A great mission. Great colleagues. And great benefits. Come join the Chapin Hall team and connect research to action.
See opportunities through the Current Job Openings button on this page: www.chapinhall.org/why-work-at-...
#Hiring #MakeADiffrence
See opportunities through the Current Job Openings button on this page: www.chapinhall.org/why-work-at-...
#Hiring #MakeADiffrence
October 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A great mission. Great colleagues. And great benefits. Come join the Chapin Hall team and connect research to action.
See opportunities through the Current Job Openings button on this page: www.chapinhall.org/why-work-at-...
#Hiring #MakeADiffrence
See opportunities through the Current Job Openings button on this page: www.chapinhall.org/why-work-at-...
#Hiring #MakeADiffrence
Just a few days left! Join our webinar this Thursday:
tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
We'll explore a framework for community building grounded in:
- Collaboration driven by the people most impacted
- Partnerships that build on community strengths
- Shared leadership and evaluation to sustain progress
tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
We'll explore a framework for community building grounded in:
- Collaboration driven by the people most impacted
- Partnerships that build on community strengths
- Shared leadership and evaluation to sustain progress
October 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Just a few days left! Join our webinar this Thursday:
tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
We'll explore a framework for community building grounded in:
- Collaboration driven by the people most impacted
- Partnerships that build on community strengths
- Shared leadership and evaluation to sustain progress
tinyurl.com/2s3cnwhz
We'll explore a framework for community building grounded in:
- Collaboration driven by the people most impacted
- Partnerships that build on community strengths
- Shared leadership and evaluation to sustain progress
Our evaluation of the #JuvenileJustice Collaborative’s Deferred Prosecution Program in Cook Country, IL found:
- 99% of youth got connected to services
- 85% graduated from the program
- Youth in the program had lower recidivism rates
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
Explore: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
- 99% of youth got connected to services
- 85% graduated from the program
- Youth in the program had lower recidivism rates
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
Explore: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
October 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Our evaluation of the #JuvenileJustice Collaborative’s Deferred Prosecution Program in Cook Country, IL found:
- 99% of youth got connected to services
- 85% graduated from the program
- Youth in the program had lower recidivism rates
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
Explore: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
- 99% of youth got connected to services
- 85% graduated from the program
- Youth in the program had lower recidivism rates
- 125 prosecutions were avoided
Explore: tinyurl.com/y62m22hc
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the strength and resilience of Latina caregivers and their families!
Watch our video to learn how near-peer Family Specialists and connections to community resources helped families experience stronger well-being: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD_R...
Watch our video to learn how near-peer Family Specialists and connections to community resources helped families experience stronger well-being: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD_R...
Promoting Health Equity for Latina/o Families
YouTube video by Chapin Hall
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October 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the strength and resilience of Latina caregivers and their families!
Watch our video to learn how near-peer Family Specialists and connections to community resources helped families experience stronger well-being: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD_R...
Watch our video to learn how near-peer Family Specialists and connections to community resources helped families experience stronger well-being: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD_R...
“Screening tools are a public health tool used to detect problems that could potentially be life-threatening if they aren’t treated…This is a response to an outcry," says Chapin Hall’s Dr. Dana Weiner, Chief Officer for the #Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation: tinyurl.com/ynwvar4j
RFK Jr., McMahon Say School Mental Health Screenings Turn Students Into Patients
The cabinet secretaries recently called for a focus on nutrition, exercise, and cellphone use to boost students' mental health.
www.edweek.org
September 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“Screening tools are a public health tool used to detect problems that could potentially be life-threatening if they aren’t treated…This is a response to an outcry," says Chapin Hall’s Dr. Dana Weiner, Chief Officer for the #Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation: tinyurl.com/ynwvar4j
A new report from UChicago's Crown School and Chapin Hall highlights how #HomeVisiting programs can provide that bridge — helping immigrant and refugee parents nurture their children’s development, connect with resources, and build lasting community ties: tinyurl.com/3yf6rzfc
Home Visiting as a Bridge: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families Through Transition and Growth - Chapin Hall
This study explores how home visiting programs can provide immigrant and refugee families with consistent, culturally responsive support as they navigate
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September 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A new report from UChicago's Crown School and Chapin Hall highlights how #HomeVisiting programs can provide that bridge — helping immigrant and refugee parents nurture their children’s development, connect with resources, and build lasting community ties: tinyurl.com/3yf6rzfc