Family First Prevention Services Act Fiscal Analysis Guide and Tools This resource is designed to help state and local child welfare leaders maximize opportunities — available through the federal Family First Prevention Services Act — aimed at preventing children from entering foster care. Explore the guide and fiscal analysis tools. Read More
Realizing the Power of Youth and Young Adult Voice Through Youth Leadership Boards This issue brief explores the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative’s experience in developing and implementing youth leadership boards. It includes the perspectives of young people in foster care and the adults engaged with them. Read More
Developing Two-Generation Approaches in Communities Final Report From the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Family-Centered Community Change This report is the product of a seven-year formative evaluation of the Casey Foundation’s Family-Centered Community Change (FCCC) initiative. The Urban Institute followed the initiative in Buffalo, New York; Columbus, Ohio; and San Antonio, Texas — from 2013 through the end of grant-funded programming in 2019. Read More
The 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Profiles of Child Well-Being This 21st annual KIDS COUNT Data Book provides national and state-by-state information on the conditions of America’s children and families. Find out how kids are doing on ten key indicators of child well-being. Read More
Applying Evidence-Based Practice Approaches to Leadership Development This research paper looks at the plausibility of using evidence-based practice theories and methodologies to evaluate the leadership development field. Read More
Promising Program Models for Extended Foster Care and Transition Services This publication reviews promising state approaches to extended foster care. Programmatic elements covered include: eligibility, placement settings, case management models, case review and transition services. The end goal? Help child welfare leaders continue to improve the design of extended care programs and better support the unique needs of older youth. Read More
Community-Driven Development at Pittsburgh Yards This report explores community engagement efforts that Casey undertook in developing a 31-acre site in Atlanta. Read what Casey learned from this work. Read More
Serving Youth Remotely Strategies for Practitioners This resource guide shares ways that organizations are delivering education, training, employment and mental health services to young people. It also singles out efforts aimed at helping all youth access and benefit from remote services. Read it now. Read More
Data Governance for Two-Generation Programs Planning Tool Kit This tool kit aims to help two-generation initiatives — programs that serve children and families together — harness data in their decision making, funding strategy and service delivery. Supplemental resources include a guiding framework, a brief that identifies elements of data capacity and an infographic that charts progress through the tool kit. Read More
The Role of the Judge in Transforming Juvenile Probation A Tool Kit for Leadership A tool kit for helping judges jump start or accelerate probation transformation efforts in their jurisdictions. Read More