Policy and Practice Recommendations This report identifies 24 policy and practice recommendations for lawmakers to consider as they work to improve the lives of youth moving through and out of foster care. It is a product of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative. Read More
New Guide for Child Welfare Leaders Provides Improvement Roadmap for Kids and Families A new tool helps new and experienced child welfare leaders develop an effective agenda for agency improvement. Read More
Reflecting on 25 Years of the Kids Count Data Book: The High Cost of Being Poor Published in the 2003 KIDS COUNT Data Book, this report highlights cost disparities low-income families face in food, health care, transport and more. Read More
Reflecting on Casey's 2003 Report on the High Cost of Being Poor This 2003 KIDS COUNT report shows how people in poor communities pay inflated costs for basics like groceries and check cashing. Learn more. Read More
Foundation Launches Learning Lab To Build Talent in Social Sector A yearlong program unites five groups to help develop the next generation of social sector leaders. Learn more. Read More
Developing Consistent Standards for Quality in the Payroll Card Industry This webinar will highlight industry-wide best practices for payroll cards, an alternative to direct-deposit or check payments — and the industry's future. Read More
Evidence2Success Action Plan Providence, Rhode Island 2015–18 Providence, Rhode Island, has adopted the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Evidence2Success framework, which champions the power of data and proven programs to improve the lives of children and youth. This document outlines the city’s three-year action plan for piloting the program in two neighborhoods. The goal? Prevent problems for young people in Providence communities before they happen, using effective public investments. Read More
Webinar Highlights Selection Process For New Evidence2Success Sites A recent webinar outlined the Evidence2Success approach and Casey’s process for selecting new communities to participate in the framework starting in 2015. Read More
10 Practices Part Two Making the Business Case: Research and References for 10 Practices and Appendices This publication includes research, references and appendices to help child welfare leaders make the business case for improving policies and practices. Read More
A Child Welfare Leader's Desk Guide to Building a High-Performing Agency 10 Practices Part One The child welfare leader’s desk guide helps child welfare leaders gauge their agency’s effectiveness and chart a course toward improvement. Read More
