Our Work
Building Brighter Futures in New Jersey: Data Preview
Report, Short Read | March 30, 2026This Data Preview provides an overview of the state of youth disconnection in New Jersey. Stay tuned for the full Building Brighter Futures in New Jersey report, coming later this year!
A Portrait of Los Angeles County 2026
Report | March 11, 2026A Portrait of Los Angeles County 2026 takes an in-depth look into well-being and opportunity in Los Angeles County, one of the most diverse places in the nation.
Youth Disconnection in The Rapides Foundation Service Area, 2025
Report | November 21, 2025Youth Disconnection in The Rapides Foundation Service Area 2025 provides an in-depth look at youth disconnection in The Rapides Foundation Service Area (TRFSA), which includes parishes in Central Louisiana).
A Portrait of Newark
Report | April 24, 2024A Portrait of Newark is an extensive study of well-being across race, place, and gender, and youth disconnection across Newark, New Jersey.
Youth Disconnection in The Rapides Foundation Service Area, 2023
Report | September 7, 2023Youth Disconnection in The Rapides Foundation Service Area 2023 provides an in-depth look at youth disconnection in The Rapides Foundation Service Area (TRFSA, which includes parishes in Central Louisiana).
Building Bright Futures for Youth in Los Angeles
Report | November 17, 2022Building Bright Futures for Youth in Los Angeles: Spotlight on Young Women provides an in-depth look at youth disconnection in Los Angeles County. The report also has a special focus on young women.
A Portrait of Louisiana 2020
Report | October 29, 2020A Portrait of Louisiana 2020: Human Development in an Age of Uncertainty uses the human development approach and the American Human Development Index to explore well-being and access to opportunity among different groups of Louisianans.
A Portrait of Los Angeles County
Report | November 29, 2017A Portrait of Los Angeles County is an exploration of how LA County residents are faring in terms of well-being and equity.
Highway to Health
Report | October 4, 2017Highway to Health: Life Expectancy in Los Angeles County reveals up-to-date life expectancy calculations for cities and unincorporated areas within Los Angeles County, the first release of such data in more than a decade.
A Portrait of Louisiana 2009
Report | September 17, 2009This study examines disparities by parish, race, and gender in Louisiana, and calls for action to address the acute human vulnerability that persist four years after Hurricane Katrina.
