Publications

Taking the Initiative on Jobs and Race

November 3, 2001

This Jobs Initiative report explores racial discrimination against low-skilled workers in regional labor markets – and what can be done about it.

Casey Connects: Fall 2001

September 24, 2001

This issue of Casey Connects reflects on the Foundation’s response to 9/11, from D.C. adoption events to $3M in aid for families affected by terrorism.

AdvoCasey: Fall 2001

September 23, 2001

This AdvoCasey issue explores challenges facing foster youth and highlights campaigns working to create better paths forward in cities across the U.S.

Building Support for Innovation Inside Child Welfare Agencies

August 10, 2001

This report focuses on organization development tools as an approach to supporting change within child welfare organizations.

Evaluation Findings and Lessons Learned from the AECF Mental Health Initiative for Urban Children

August 1, 2001

This report evaluates a five-year Casey project to improve mental health in poor urban areas and reduce public spending on social services.

The Need for Self-Evaluation: Using Data to Guide Policy and Practice

July 22, 2001

This descriptive guide provides examples of data tools as they related to the self-evaluation process for Family to Family sites.

Implementing the Values and Strategies of Family to Family

July 22, 2001

This guide helps child welfare agencies and partners shift toward a more family-focused, neighborhood-based service system.

Recruitment, Training, and Support: The Essential Tools of Foster Care

July 18, 2001

This guide explains family-centered foster care and how foster families can be recruited, trained, supported and retained to ensure the best outcomes.

Systems Reform in the Jobs Initiative

July 3, 2001

This policy brief looks at the challenges and opportunities of pursuing systems change related to job retention and advancement for low-income workers.