NDACAN is now accepting Applications for the 2027 Summer Research Institute (SRI)! Please visit the SRI 2027 Announcement and Application page on the NDACAN website for information and the application instructions.
NDACAN Office Hours October 2nd 11am-12pm (EST): "Generating Research Ideas for Administrative Data"
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The first NDACAN Office Hours session for Fall 2026 is tomorrow Friday, October 2nd from 11am-12pm (Eastern Time)! Join us by using the free registration link on the NDACAN website home page!
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The Monthly Office Hours 2026-2027 Schedule has been posted on the NDACAN Events web page. Join us on the first Friday of each month from 11AM-12PM (Eastern Time) for these free presentations and data analysis/research consultation sessions (registration required).
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Summer Training Series (STS): "Laying the Groundwork" sessions on key data research skills. The videos, slides, & code for all five sessions are now available in the Events section of the NDACAN website.
The 2026 Summer Training Series "Laying the Groundwork" starts July 1. Five weekly presentations (Wednesdays 12PM-1PM EST) on key administrative data research skills: understanding data structures, data quality, linking, & data presentation. Visit the NDACAN website for details.
Our 2026 Summer Training Series "Laying the Groundwork" starts July 1 with weekly presentations (Wednesdays 12PM-1PM EST) on key administrative data research skills: understanding data structures, data quality, linking, & data presentation. Visit the NDACAN website for details.
*Data Available*: National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) - Outcomes File, Cohort Age 17 in FY2023, Wave 1
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Our 2026 Summer Training Series "Laying the Groundwork" starts July 1 with weekly presentations (Wednesdays 12PM-1PM EST) on key administrative data research skills: understanding data structures, data quality, linking, & data presentation. Visit the NDACAN website for details.
*Data Available*: AFCARS Foster Care File, 6-month periods (FY2018A - 2025B)
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*Data Available*: Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), Foster Care AB File FY2025
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*Data Available*: National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) - Services File, FY2011-FY2024
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Our 2026 Summer Training Series "Laying the Groundwork" starts July 1 with weekly presentations (Wednesdays 12PM-1PM EST) on key administrative data research skills: understanding data structures, data quality, linking, & data presentation. Visit the NDACAN website for details.
April Office Hours will feature Dr. Bright and Dr. Shelton! Register to learn more about their work and research on April 10th at 11am EST!
Our 2026 Summer Training Series "Laying the Groundwork" starts July 1 with weekly presentations (Wednesdays 12PM-1PM EST) on key administrative data research skills: understanding data structures, data quality, linking, & data presentation. Visit the NDACAN website for details.
*Data Available*: National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) Agency File FFY 2024
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The NDACAN 2025 Outstanding Paper Award winners will be sharing their research during our February Monthly Office Hours session. Use the link to register and hear them speak on February 13th!


