Walking our Talk in the Neighborhoods; Family to Family Tools Partnerships Between Professional and Natural Helpers, Part Three This paper shows how to create healthy reform for kids and families in the child welfare system by presenting pros and cons of neighborhood partnerships. Read More
The Need for Self-Evaluation Using Data to Guide Policy and Practice This guide provides examples of data tools as they related to the self-evaluation process for Family to Family sites and child welfare services. Read More
Reducing Racial Disparities in Juvenile Detention This report explores racial disparities in juvenile confinement and outlines how we can create a fairer juvenile justice system for today’s minority youth. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2001 Conference Focuses on Helping Adoptive Families This issue highlights top family well-being advocates, including National Families Count honorees, 2001 Casey Fellows and other standout leaders. Read More
Working with Drug-Affected Families: Training for Child Welfare Workers The Challenge of Drug Abuse in Child Welfare, Part Two (Summary) This training guide summary is intended for child welfare professionals who are working with families that have drug and alcohol problems. Read More
The Child Population: First Data from the 2000 Census A Kids Count/PRB Report on the 2000 Census This report highlights data about American children from the 2000 U.S. Census, including demographic changes from the 1990s. Read More
START: A Child Welfare Model for Drug-Affected Families The Challenge of Drug Abuse in Child Welfare, Part Three The START program in Cuyahoga County incorporates addiction-services treatment, good child welfare practice and family preservation into case management. Read More
Building Partnerships with Neighborhoods and Local Communities Building Community Partnerships in Child Welfare, Part One This document offers information about steps and strategies for child welfare agencies to establish community/neighborhood partnerships. Read More
People Helping People: Partnerships Between Professionals and Natural Helpers Building Community Partnerships in Child Welfare, Part Four This guide shows families and communities how to strengthen neighborhoods and improve the quality of life through strong neighborhood connections. Read More
Partnerships Between Corrections and Child Welfare Collaboration for Change, Part Two This guide shows how the criminal justice and child welfare systems can work together to improve and strengthen family and community bonds. Read More