State Legislators’ Perceptions of Kids Count This report shares survey results on how lawmakers view KIDS COUNT — and how its data helps guide decisions for a brighter future for all children. Read More
Data Quality in the Retrospective Reporting of Addresses This report tests two methods for fixing incomplete addresses in research data using info from White Center, WA, via Casey’s Making Connections. Read More
Expanding JDAI's Focus to Reduce Commitments and Placements: Program Summary Demonstrating that Jurisdictions can Respond to Delinquent Behavior in ways that are More Effective,Fairer, Safer and Less Costly Each year in the U.S., thousands of kids are placed unnecessarily into youth corrections facilities and various forms of congregate residential placements. Read More
Unsuccessful In-Home Child Welfare Service Plans Following a Maltreatment Investigation Racial and Ethnic Differences This report analyzes children who stayed home after maltreatment investigations, highlighting racial patterns in cases that were later re-investigated. Read More
Connecting to Community and Building Accountability This report updates on health foundations from health care conversions, sharing how they plan, govern and engage with their communities. Read More
Elevating Youth Engagement A Training Curriculum for Meaningful Partnership With Young People in Foster Care Learn step-by-step how youth and adults can partner to strengthen child welfare systems through authentic engagement and shared leadership. Read More
Postsecondary Systems Change Lessons From the Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP) Initiative This LEAP brief shares insights into transforming postsecondary systems to improve equity, access and outcomes for youth. Learn more. Read More
Shared Leadership in Action Perspectives, Principles and Practices Nonprofits can use shared leadership to strengthen collaboration, prevent burnout and build more resilient organizations. Learn how. Read More
Abused by the State The Hidden Crisis Inside America’s Juvenile Detention System This R Street report exposes systemic sexual abuse in juvenile detention and failures in justice and oversight that endanger confined youth. Read More
Serving Young Parents Selected resources for young parents, practitioners and policymakers This resource-rich guide seeks to answer basic questions for the benefit of young parents and those who support their success. Read it now. Read More
