Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

Every child deserves a safe, healthy, and stimulating childhood. For more than 50 years, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) has worked to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from the earliest years. FPG is dedicated to conducting rigorous, interdisciplinary research; informing public policy and supporting systems change; and improving the lives of vulnerable children through evidence-based practice.

Autism. Child welfare. Developmental disabilities. Equity. Literacy. Pre-kindergarten. STEM learning. Self-regulation. Workforce development. Our passions are abundant. Our commitment to children and families is abiding. Join FPG on GiveUNC to help us transform children’s lives.

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