Publications

Lessons Learned: Tailoring Parental Engagement Programs for Diverse Populations

March 6, 2003

This report shares ideas for partnering with parents to improve teen sexual health — highlighting programs serving diverse communities nationwide.

Engaging Parents and Families In Adolescent Reproductive Health

January 24, 2003

This report highlights four real-world efforts to engage parents in teen reproductive health — with a goal of building better programs for healthy youth.

The High Cost of Being Poor: Essay From the 2003 KIDS COUNT Data Book

January 2, 2003

This essay explores how low-income families face higher costs and shares Casey’s four-part plan to help workers build a brighter, more secure future.

Workforce Development Policy and the AECF Jobs Initiative

January 1, 2003

This brief shares lessons from Casey’s Jobs Initiative and offers ideas to make the Workforce Initiative Act less restrictive and more effective.

Shifting Into Gear

January 1, 2003

This guide outlines the pros, cons, process, costs and feasibility for organizations starting a car ownership program for low-income workers.

Creating a Resident-Led Community Development Corporation

January 1, 2003

This report shares insights from a peer exchange among three sites on building resident-led community development corporations.

Faith and Action

January 1, 2003

This report spotlights a Boston-based effort that helped faith groups serving at-risk youth assess their impact and improve program outcomes.

Casey Connects: Winter 2002

December 22, 2002

This issue highlights efforts to help low-income families succeed — plus features on juvenile justice, a recognition page, and a conference spotlight.