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Working Collaboratively to Understand and Address Student and Family Needs

Researchers will share existing research on student and family support needs and seek input from school districts, nonprofit organizations and stakeholders on what type of information would be useful for them to guide program development, decision-making and support.

Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness

Findings from this study highlight the importance of relationships and social connections in influencing people’s life satisfaction, sense of purpose, and self-efficacy.

Do Houston residents support mass deportation? Here’s what 9,800 of them said

On immigration, a strong majority of Houstonians agree: Increase pathways to citizenship, stop mass deportation, let “Dreamers” stay, and finally fix a broken system.

Attitudes Toward Mass Deportation and Immigration Policy Preferences

Nearly 10,000 residents were surveyed regarding their preferences for various immigration policies, including mass deportation.

Food Insecurity in Houston and Harris County

This snapshot takes a closer look at the scope of food insecurity among households in Houston and Harris County.

Getting Back to Normal After Extreme Weather: Houston-Area Residents’ Recovery Following Hurricane Beryl and Other Major Storms of 2024

This study examines the short- and long-term recovery of Houston-area residents following Hurricane Beryl and other severe weather events occuring between April and July 2024.

How researching with mothers — not just about them — can produce better solutions

Houston faces significant maternal health challenges, but the best solutions often come from the people dealing with them every day.

Understanding Shifting Demographics in Early Education

This event will focus on the changing demographic composition of the Greater Houston region and what these trends mean for the schools, districts and organizations providing support to an evolving student population.

Hurricane Beryl: Community Response and Resilience

This snapshot looks at early recovery efforts and feelings of resilience among Houston and Harris County residents after Hurricane Beryl.

Paths [Senderos]

This project aims to adapt the existing Paths [Senderos] program to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities cope with grief.

Storm Preparedness: Actions of Houston-Area Residents Ahead of Hurricane Beryl

This brief provides a descriptive overview of disaster preparedness ahead of and during the 2024 hurricane season.

What ‘Home’ Means to Residents in the Houston Area

This snapshot explores the ways in which area residents conceptualize "home."

Paths to Wellness

The Path to Wellness initiative is focused on improving maternal health outcomes in the Greater Houston area.

Webinar: 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

This webinar will share findings from the forthcoming 2025 State of Housing report. A panel discussion will follow.

The 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

The 2025 State of Housing report highlights Harris County and Houston’s intersecting challenges around affordability, flooding, extreme heat, poor air quality, insufficient housing stock, and the rising cost of insurance to protect households from these vulnerabilities.