When Child Welfare Works: Reforming Federal Financing to Support Best Practices in Foster Care The Casey Foundation and the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative proposed child welfare funding reforms to improve outcomes without raising costs. Read More
Rebuilding Communities Initiative Launched in 1994, this seven-year community-change initiative developed residents who could lead local organizations and build partnerships with funders and other community groups. Many of the lessons and relationships forged during this time paved the way for the emergence of Making Connections. Read More
Early Reading Proficiency in the United States A KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot Although reading proficiency rates have improved for most demographic groups over the past decade, large disparities still exist. This KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot provides an update on how fourth graders are faring in reading. Read More
