A Cost-Saving Approach Detention Reform Brief 1 Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) describes how communities have reduced wasteful spending on unnecessary jail time for kids. Read More
An Effective Public Safety Strategy Detention Reform Brief 2 This report gives insight into the success of detention alternatives when dealing with youth arrests. Read More
Beyond Detention System Transformation Through Juvenile Detention Reform This report shows how three sites used JDAI to go beyond detention reform and drive broader change in the juvenile justice system over eight years. Read More
The Impact of Leadership Development on Early Childhood Education A Preliminary Review of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Leadership in Action Program This project reviews the impact of Maryland’s first Leadership in Action Program on efforts to help kids in Maryland and Baltimore City start school ready. Read More
The 2007 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Profiles of Child Well-Being The 18th KIDS COUNT Data Book shares child welfare trends, highlights Puerto Rico data, and urges stronger bonds for kids in foster care. Read More
African American Children in Foster Care Additional HHS Assistance Needed to Help States Reduce the Proportion in Care This GAO study reviews why African American children are overrepresented in foster care and highlights state, local and federal responses and policies. Read More
Promoting Effective Early Learning What Every Policymaker and Educator Should Know This report discusses what policymakers and educators need to do to help impoverished preschool children reach their potential in school. Read More
Car Programs for Low-Income Families Transporting Families Toward Financial Stability and Success This brief highlights rural programs that help low-income families access cars, a key step toward building economic stability and success. Read More
Detention Reform A Cost-Saving Approach This brief shows how JDAI helps communities cut detention costs for non-violent youth and invest in more effective public safety strategies. Read More
Connecting Schools, Families & Communities Stories and Results from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Education Investments This report shows how school-community partnerships boost outcomes for youth and outlines Casey’s grant-making strategy and approach to measuring results. Read More
