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
3 Tools for Getting Started with the Race Matters Toolkit More Race Matters Update #4 This four-page update — part of the Race Matters Toolkit — introduces three simple tools for starting racial equity work off right. For more entries in the Race Matters collection, visit the Race Matters Institute website. Read More
How Young Adults View Social Connectedness and Access Resources A Summary This study provides insights into young adults’ views on their social networks and analyzes ways young people connect to financial, mentoring and other resources critical to their healthy development. Read More
Diversion: A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice Diverting youth from court involvement should be a central focus in efforts to reduce racial disparities and improve outcomes. Read why. Read More
Building Successful Resource Families Practice Guide A Guide for Public Agencies This practice guide provides information on how to recruit, develop and support resource families for child welfare agencies. It outlines best practices and specific tools identified by the Casey Foundation as effective in the field. Read More
The Effects of Training for Adoption Competency on Clinical Services With Adoptive Families Executive Summary This study examines the effectiveness and quality of an adoption-specific training model called Training for Adoption Competency. Findings indicate that them model enhances clinical practice as it relates to adoptive families, adopted youth and birth parents. Read More
The Impact of Leadership Development on Early Childhood Education A Preliminary Review of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Leadership in Action Program This documentation project explores whether the first statewide and local Leadership in Action Program (LAP) had an impact on the project and the leaders, and if that impact continued to influence efforts to ensure that all children in Maryland and Baltimore City enter school ready to learn. Read More
Family-Centered Community Change Report Supporting Families, Strengthening Neighborhoods In 2012, the Annie E. Casey Foundation began searching for partners for its seven-year Family-Centered Community Change™(FCCC) initiative. This report summarizes what the participating communities — Buffalo, New York; Columbus, Ohio; and San Antonio, Texas — learned about using a two-generation approach to working with children and parents. 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