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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 22h

(2/2) Nominations for Committee and Caucus positions open each fall. Please watch for announcements in our monthly newsletters.

Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 22h

(1/2) At SRCD, our strength lies in the voices and leadership of our members. One of the most meaningful ways to get involved and to shape the future of developmental science is through our member-exclusive Committees and Caucuses.

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 4d

Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offer a significant platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at [email protected] or visit: https://bit.ly/3Kzgjnl

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 7d

With the federal funding deadline approaching on Oct.1st, a federal government shutdown could disrupt programs that support children, families, & federal research. Find out what you should do if you have a federal research grant and how SRCD advocates on behalf of our members: http://bit.ly/4no6hUJ

Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 8d

Stay connected with field with SRCD Publications!

The Society for Research in Child Development publishes three journals, as well as the Social Policy Report. SRCD members receive full digital access to all three journals as a benefit of membership. https://www.srcd.org/publications/journals

Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 8d

This webinar will explore the new report from NASEM offering an evidence-based roadmap for strengthening OST programs across the country.
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://t.co/rglDoTDLSk

Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 9d

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Latinx Caucus member) Natalia Palacios, Associate Professor at the Applied Developmental Science Program at the University of Virginia!

Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-natalia-palacios.

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 12d

This webinar will explore the new report from NASEM offering an evidence-based roadmap for strengthening OST programs across the country.
Date: Oct. 1, 2025. @2:30pm (ET)
Fee: $15 for Non-Members, $5 for Professional Members, free for Students, Emeritus, & LMIC Members https://bit.ly/46I2CKn

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 13d

Engage in policy work in bold new ways with SRCD.

SRCD is building the nation’s go-to hub for trusted, evidence-based insight on child development, and we want you to be a part of it. https://www.srcd.org/child-policy-hub

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 14d

Federal law requires that each child in foster care receive “safe and proper” care, but no federal or state policies address sleep health. This report provides evidence-based policy to inform states’ policies to protect foster children’s sleep health and development. https://tinyurl.com/4hzxbywk

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 14d

We're thrilled to announce the Call for Submissions for the 2026 Global Form! We're looking for Individual Papers, Paper Symposium, and Workshop Roundtables that address unique developmental challenges of LGBTQ+ children. The submissions portal opens mid-October 2025. https://tinyurl.com/3f9wnhdz

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 16d

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Latinx Caucus member) Bernadette Sánchez, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago!

Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-bernadette-sanchez-phd.

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 20d

Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offers a huge platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at [email protected] or visit: https://t.co/ccYwOdOD0r

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 21d

Watch these new (https://tinyurl.com/34kaw3nj) videos about the latest SRCD Monograph to learn about key findings from the research, insights about transgender and LGBTQ youth and the timeliness of the Trans Youth Project.

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 21d

Did you know SRCD can help you grow professionally, build your network, and access career-advancing opportunities? https://www.srcd.org/programs-and-funding

Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 22d

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Stability and Change in Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Across Childhood and Adolescence | PowerPoint 90.1-3

This PowerPoint provides an overview

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 22d

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Member Spotlight: Andres Sebastian Bustamante | Society for Research in Child Development SRCD

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 22d

Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Latinx Caucus member) Andres Sebastian Bustamante, Associate Professor at the University of California Irvine, School of Education!

Read more of this insightful Q&A at .

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 26d

Looking for teaching resources? This PowerPoint provides an overview of the Trans Youth Project’s longitudinal study examining stability and change in gender identity and sexual orientation from childhood through adolescence.

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 29d

#SCOTUS decision today goes against the scientific evidence: family separation and the constant vigilance and threat of separation harms kids, families, and communities. SRCD stands by our Latinx communities. Read the evidence here: bit.ly/4mYVyQo

Supreme Court steps and individual walking

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 29d

You were part of something special at #SRCD2025. Now is the time to become an SRCD Member. Take the next step and officially join the SRCD community before you miss out on upcoming opportunities!
https://tinyurl.com/3d7n4z5n

Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · Aug 27

New research from #ChildDevelopmentJournal shows that foster care timing may affect children’s school performance. Learn more from @kierrasattler.bsky.social‬ (@UNCG_HDFS), Sarah Font and Carlomango Panlilio from @penn_state: [https://tinyurl.com/48wzknd3]

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · Aug 26

Attention researchers! SRCD Monographs and its companion website, Monograph Matters offers a huge platform to publish in-depth, and empirically rich work that shapes the field. Please submit inquiries to Editor-in-Chief Natasha J. Cabrera at [email protected] or visit: https://tinyurl.com/ydpe7brz

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · Aug 20

In early August, the 2024-2025 U.S. SRCD Policy Fellows convened for their end of the year Capstone presentations. Fellows showcased their amazing work for the year at the intersection of child development research and public policy. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfybunj

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · Aug 18

SRCD members came to Washington, DC for the first Child Policy Connect event! On July 30th, attending researchers met with 19 congressional offices to answer policy questions about youth mental health research and advocate for science funding. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/childpolicyc...

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