As America rapidly evolves into a more racially and ethnically diverse country, we see that future in our children. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation commissioned an in-depth research study to explore the experiences of parents and caregivers today as they raise the next generation of children. The project began with interviews and focus groups, culminating in a survey of approximately 2,000 parents and caregivers to hear directly from them about their aspirations for their children, the challenges they face, and what enables their families to thrive. Respondents included the same number of parents and caregivers from five racial and ethnic groups: Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, Latino, and White. Full details on research methodology are available here.

The findings reveal that the overwhelming majority of parents and caregivers share a common sense of optimism about their children’s futures and a belief that their children will have more opportunity to succeed than they did.

[Please click here to read the report.]