General Sites
Institute for Social Research – Information about and reports from the “world's largest academic social science survey and research organization,” housed at the University of Michigan.
Public Agenda : Public Opinion and Public Policy
Urban Institute - A nonprofit policy research organization that investigates the social and economic problems confronting the nation and government policies and public and private programs designed to alleviate them. Includes fact sheets and relevant research.
Poverty Research
Meeting the Challenge: The Dynamics of Poverty in Connecticut - A 2013 report detailing the demographics and socioeconomic make-up of Connecticut's poorest communities.
Career Resources
Social Work Examinations Services
Child Welfare
Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF)
Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago
ChildStats.gov - Government site focusing on issues related to children and families.
Child Welfare League of America
Children, Youth and Family Consortium Electronic Clearinghouse