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FCS: Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Welcome to the Guide for Family and Consumer Sciences Education! I've pulled together a selection of resources that I hope will prove helpful for your research papers and projects.

Search Google for Datasets

Use the link below to perform a Google search for datasets you need for research.

Google Dataset Search

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ChildStats

This US government website contains the annual publication America's Children, with statistics that portray the well-being of children and families from a variety of perspectives.

Data Resource Center for Child & Adolescent Health

This organization conducts surveys and produces data-based reports on children's health.

US Census Bureau (Children Data)

The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

US Census Bureau (Families and Households)

The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

Pew Research: Social Trends  

Pew Research Center reports (since 2005) related to family, community, health, personal finance, work and leisure.

Census: Housing Topics  

The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

National Center for Education Statistics 

 The primary statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Education.

Census: American Community Survey (ACS)

Provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing statistics for communities across the United States.

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Harvard Dataverse

A free data repository open to all researchers from any discipline, can be used by those outside of the Harvard community.

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

Jump$tart Clearinghouse is a database of curated financial education resources.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

NHANES provides data on the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States.

Consumer Expenditure Survey (CEX)

This survey provides data on the buying habits of American consumers, including expenditures on food, housing, clothing, and other goods and services.

American Time Use Survey (ATUS)

ATUS collects data on how people in the United States spend their time, including time spent on household activities, caring for family members, and leisure activities.

Child and Family Data Archive (CFDA)

CFDA provides access to data sets and resources relevant to child and family well-being, including data on child development, parenting practices, and family dynamics.

National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG)

NSFG collects data on family life, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, and fertility in the United States.

Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID)

PSID is a longitudinal study of American families, collecting data on income, wealth, employment, and other economic and social indicators.

Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF)

SCF collects data on the financial condition of American households, including their assets, debts, and savings.

National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)

YRBS collects data on health-risk behaviors among high school students, including substance use, sexual behaviors, and violence.