“Policy makers can improve the odds that families will thrive by encouraging family-centered community building. Research indicates children and families in tough neighborhoods do better when their community has strong institutions and when residents are connected to neighborsand community organizations. For example, a study comparing Chicago neighborhoods found areas with high levels of neighborliness had less violence and crime and their children scored better on first grade reading assessments than areas with less neighborliness (Annie E. Casey Foundation 2004).” – Publisher’s description
