Why Participate?
Your participation matters.
By participating in the study, you contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges and strengths that shape children and families over time. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or young adult who’s grown up with the study, your continued involvement helps researchers, policymakers, and communities develop better programs, policies, and services that support real families like yours.
Here’s why your participation is important:
- You’re making a difference. Every interview, survey, or check-in provides valuable insights that help improve things like education, health care, and social services for families across the country.
- It’s easy and flexible. We work around your schedule and offer multiple ways to participate, whether online or by phone.
- You’re part of something bigger. This is one of the longest-running studies of its kind. Your involvement helps build a historic dataset that will benefit future generations.
Other participants told us about their experiences being a part of SPF:
“Being involved in this study has had an impact on my life and has been a source of pride through the years of participating… I know our answers will impact families and children of the future for generations to come. It gives new researchers, or those involved in childhood issues, valuable data to look back on and consider.”