The report surveyed parents nationwide to analyze benchmarks of well-being for 73 million children under 18 from a 2003 review of income and participation in various government assistance programs.

New Hampshire, an exception, recently surveyed 920 people, applicants in adoption or foster care programs or foster parents, to ascertain their sexual orientation.

Last summer, Harvard University researchers surveyed parents of children receiving vouchers in Cleveland and reported that two-thirds were "very satisfied" with the program.

Ms. White said the hospital would schedule another course after surveying parents and children for reactions and suggestions.

The district is surveying parents to see how many will send their children to the new school this fall.

Researchers surveyed parents to obtain graduation data; of the 63 percent who responded, the student graduation rate was 82 percent versus 70 percent for the control group.

The participating school systems surveyed parents and students within their respective counties to gauge interest.

We recently surveyed parents across the country about such funds and discovered that they were pleased with their increased role and the added accountability placed on the school.

Researchers who surveyed preschool programs, parents and doctors found that many were unfamiliar with national guidelines outlining when children should be kept from school.

"The results of this survey fit with our experiences of surveying parents and kids," said Ron Woods, director of player development for the United States Tennis Association.