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What Works: Programs and Interventions that May Influence Outcomes for Youth and Young Children

The following is a list of all of the indicators on the Child Trends DataBank that currently include links to What Works tables, by type of table.

What Works for Youth

Reproductive Health, Sexual Activity, and Childbearing
Birth Control Pill Use
Condom Use
Late or No Prenatal Care
Oral Sex
Sexually Active Teens
Sexually Experienced Teens
"Statutory Rape": Sex between Young Teens and Older Individuals
Teen Abortions
Teen Births
Teen Pregnancy

Substance Use and Health
Binge Drinking
Daily Cigarette Use
Drunk Driving
Illicit Drug Use
Marijuana Use
Overweight Children and Youth
Substance Free Youth
Unmet Dental Needs
Vigorous Physical Activity by Youth

Education and Academic Achievement
Educational Attainment
High School Dropout Rates
Mathematics Proficiency
Reading Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Writing Proficiency

Emotional and Mental Health
ADHD
Adolescents Who Feel Sad or Hopeless
Disordered Eating: Symptoms of Bulimia
Suicidal Teens

Pro-Social Activities, School Involvement, and Civic Engagement
Participation in School Athletics
Participation in School Music or Other Performing Arts
Religious Services Attendance
Volunteering
Youth Voting

Family Environment
Family Structure
Parental Warmth and Affection

Violence and Death
Dating Violence
Motor Vehicle Deaths
Physical Fighting By Youth
Students Carrying Weapons

Poverty and Public Assistance
Food Stamp Receipt
Long-Term Poverty
Long-Term Welfare Dependence
Welfare Receipt (AFDC/TANF)

Other Indicators
Dating
Watching Television
Young Adults in Jail or Prison

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What Works for Young Children

Child Health
Immunization
Lead Poisoning
Learning Disabilities
Low and Very Low Birthweight Infants
Parental Symptoms of Depression
Seat Belt Use and Child Safety Seats
Unmet Dental Needs

Family Factors
Child Maltreatment
Child Support Receipt
Children in Poverty
Children in Working Poor Families
Family Structure
Food Stamp Receipt
Long-Term Poverty
Long-Term Welfare Dependence
Parental Warmth and Affection
Secure Parental Employment
Welfare Receipt (AFDC/TANF)

School Transition Practices and Social Development
Child Care
Early Childhood Program Enrollment
Early School Readiness
Kindergartners' Social Interaction Skills
Head Start
Repeating a Grade

Emergent Literacy
Reading to Young Children

Media Effects
Watching Television

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