A Reference Manual for Child Tax Benefits This report summarizes the available tax benefits for different family structures, how each child policy is structured, the deductions or credits allowed and what changes to the tax code might be coming. Read More
Racial Gaps in Early Childhood Socio-emotional Health, Developmental, and Educational Outcomes Among African-American Boys This report looks at black and white boys and how racial disparities emerge in early childhood, especially for kids in poverty. Read More
Ten Years of the EITC Movement Making Work Pay Then and Now This report discusses why the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is an important credit for America’s working families because it encourages work and reduces poverty. Read More
Child Trends Data Snapshot Foster Care Foster Care Data Snapshot 2011 This Data Snapshot, by Casey-grantee Child Trends, uses data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) provided by states from their child welfare administrative data systems on investigated reports of maltreatment. Read More
Improving Access to Work Supports: Strengthening State Policies and Practices Strengthening State Policies and Practices This brief is packed with fresh ideas and real-world examples aimed at enhancing access to public work supports. It is the product of a national initiative, called The Working Poor Families Project, which supports the policy efforts of state nonprofits seeking to improve economic conditions for America’s vulnerable working families. Read More
How to Evaluate Choice and Promise Neighborhoods This brief describes key research questions to keep in mind when evaluating community development efforts. Read More
Connecticut City Launches Local Campaign for Grade-Level Reading New Britain’s Campaign for Grade-Level Reading supports kids ages 0-8 to boost the district’s third-grade reading levels — the lowest in Connecticut. Read More
Casey Works to Make Evidence-Based Practice the Norm Learn how the Casey Foundation drives evidence-based practice in child welfare, system reform, and health and well-being. Read More
Child Trends Data Snapshot: Maltreatment Child Maltreatment Data Snapshot This Data Snapshot examines child maltreatment trends at the state and national level. It draws on data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, which includes information provided by states on investigated reports of maltreatment. Child Trends has produced a companion Data Snapshot publication that analyzes state and national trends in foster care. Read More
New Casey Web Tool May Transform Case Management in Child Welfare Learn about Casebook, an app that adopts social networking tools to help child welfare professionals serve children and families more effectively. Read More
