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Connecting the Dots: Growth, Work, and Prosperity

December 22, 2007

This report maps out the findings and recommendations of groups in various sectors that have examined what it will take to build a stronger Connecticut.

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Summary of Research Findings: Awareness, Use and Perceptions of KIDS COUNT Among Congressional Staff

December 7, 2007

This report presents Congressional staff knowledge and usage of KIDS COUNT data.

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States Ranked on the Basis of Child Well-being for Children in Low-income Families

November 12, 2007

This paper examines state-level data on child well-being for low-income versus higher-income families. See how the two groups compare.

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Unsuccessful In-Home Child Welfare Service Plans Following a Maltreatment Investigation

October 24, 2007

This report analyzes children who stayed home after maltreatment investigations, highlighting racial patterns in cases that were later re-investigated.

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Casey in Atlanta: Creating Successful Futures for Children and Families

September 30, 2007

UPS, launched from a messenger service by Jim Casey, helped start the Casey Foundation in 1948. This brief spotlights its work in Atlanta.

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Factors Affecting State Differences in Child Well-Being

August 1, 2007

This report uses KIDS COUNT data to identify how child well-being across states is linked to state-level policy and population characteristics.

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KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Preventing Teen Births

July 26, 2007

This KIDS COUNT brief explores teen pregnancy — including stats, causes and challenges related to early childbearing and strategies for prevention.

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Testing the Validity of the KIDS COUNT State-Level Index of Child Well-Being

January 11, 2007

This report compares two indices of child well-being to determine if and how their results align. See how Casey’s KIDS COUNT® Data Book fared.

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The 2007 KIDS COUNT Data Book

January 1, 2007

The 18th KIDS COUNT Data Book shares child welfare trends, highlights Puerto Rico data, and urges stronger bonds for kids in foster care.

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