Reflections on Applying Principles of Equitable Evaluation This report revisits WestEd’s evaluations and explores key questions around applying and learning from equitable evaluation practices. Read More
The Kinship Diversion Debate Policy and Practice Implications for Children, Families and Child Welfare Agencies This report highlights key insights on kinship care from over 50 experts and explores diverting children from foster care to live safely with relatives. 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
How Young Adults View Social Connectedness and Access Resources A Summary This study provides insight into young adults’ views on their social networks and analyzes ways they connect to financial, mentoring and other resources. Read More
Flipping the Script: White Privilege and Community Building This report defines and explores the issues of white privilege and racism across the United States in community building work. Read More
The Color of Justice The Landscape of Traumatic Justice This report shows how gaps in mental health care contribute to the overrepresentation of youth of color in the juvenile justice system. 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
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
Promising Program Models for Extended Foster Care and Transition Services This report reviews how states approach extended foster care and offers strategies to better meet the needs of older youth in transition. 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
