Good Deeds Now | Child Trends

Creating a Brighter Future for Our Youth.

Our Child Trends initiative explores innovative approaches to child development, ensuring that children’s needs are met in a holistic manner.

Youth participating in Good Deeds Now programming
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Child Trends is the leading research organization in the United States focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and families.

Child Trends

About the Initiative

Research That Helps Inform Better Outcomes.

Child Trends promotes the well-being of all children and youth through applied research that informs public policies, builds the evidence base for what works, and mines data to identify young people who are overlooked or ill served by public systems.

Its research is known for rigor and objectivity, making Child Trends a respected voice for children and youth.

Through this initiative, Good Deeds Now focuses on approaches to youth development that consider the broader educational, social and personal needs of young people.

Youth development and education program

Program Focus Areas

Supporting Youth From Multiple Directions.

The initiative focuses on building confidence, expanding opportunity and strengthening the support systems that help young people move forward.

01 / LEADERSHIP

Youth Empowerment

Leadership training and youth empowerment workshops designed to strengthen confidence, voice and personal growth.

02 / EDUCATION

Academic Support

Tutoring and college and career readiness support that helps youth prepare for academic and professional opportunities.

03 / DEVELOPMENT

Social & Emotional Growth

Programs focused on strengthening self-esteem, resilience and healthy personal development.

04 / COMMUNITY

Community Partnerships

Collaboration with schools, nonprofit organizations and community leaders to strengthen support for young people.

Building Stronger Futures

Helping Youth Become Confident & Goal-Oriented.

By working closely with local partners, Child Trends helps shape confident, goal-oriented youth who are prepared to face challenges, achieve success and become future leaders in their communities.

Schools. Nonprofits. Community Leaders.

Strong youth development depends on strong relationships across the community.

Working Together

Strong Communities Help Young People Thrive.

Through collaboration with local partners, Good Deeds Now can help connect young people with supportive environments, learning opportunities and pathways that encourage continued growth.

Get Involved

Bring This Work Into Your Community.

Want to get involved or bring this program to your area? Connect with Good Deeds Now to learn more about collaboration and program opportunities.