Noncitizen Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: 2018 Update A guide to juvenile detention reform In 2014, the Casey Foundation issued a report aimed at ensuring the fair treatment of noncitizen youth in detention. Read the 2018 update. Read More
New Insights on State Kinship Diversion Policies Part Three of Family Ties: Analysis from a State-by-state Survey of Kinship Care Policies Kinship diversion can help keep kids out of foster care. Review state policies and understand why engaging family in these arrangements matters. Read More
Family First Prevention Services Act Fiscal Analysis Guide and Tools This guide helps child welfare leaders use Family First Act resources to prevent foster care placements. Explore the guide and fiscal analysis tools. Read More
Tools for Survival: An Analysis of Financial Literacy Programs for Lower-Income Families The report identifies and describes the range of financial literacy programs and reviews the degree to which they are accessible to low-income families. Read More
Florida's Employment Restrictions Based on Criminal Records Key Findings and Recommendations Based on Governor's Executive Order Requiring an Inventory of Florida's Employment Restrictions This report reviews barriers to employment for ex-offenders in Florida and offers reforms to boost job opportunities under current laws and practices. Read More
Capturing the Power of Leadership Change Using Executive Transition Management to Strengthen Organizational Capacity This report explores challenges of executive transitions and outlines a leadership model used successfully over the past decade. Read More
Data on Children in Foster Care From the Census Bureau A Working Paper This paper utilizes census data to identify key and defining characteristics of households raising kids in foster care. Read more on the research. Read More
Disaster Preparedness Resource Guide for Child Welfare Agencies This guide helps child welfare agencies prep for future crises with expert tips, research-based advice and real-world insights on disaster planning. Read More
Data Governance for Two-Generation Programs Planning Tool Kit This toolkit helps two-generation programs use data for decision-making, strategy and service delivery. Includes a framework, brief, and infographic. Read More
Protecting Assets and Child Custody in the Face of Deportation A Guide for Practitioners Assisting Immigrant Families A bilingual manual, funded in part by the Casey Foundation, helps lawyers support families facing deportation for non-violent immigration violations. Read More
