The Effects of Training for Adoption Competency on Clinical Services With Adoptive Families Executive Summary This study finds that the Training for Adoption Competency model improves clinical care for adoptive families, adopted youth and birth parents. Read more. Read More
Key Funding Streams to Keep Families Supported, Connected and Safe Learn about federal funding streams and communities that use them to aid families and kids at risk of entering the child welfare system and foster care. Read More
3 Tools for Getting Started with the Race Matters Toolkit More Race Matters Update #4 This four-page Race Matters update shares three tools to kick-start racial equity work. Find more in the Race Matters collection online. Read More
Reducing Racial Disparities in Juvenile Detention This report explores racial disparities in juvenile confinement and outlines how we can create a fairer juvenile justice system for today’s minority youth. 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
Realizing the Power of Youth and Young Adult Voice Through Youth Leadership Boards This brief shares lessons from the Jim Casey Initiative’s work with youth leadership boards, including voices from foster youth and adult partners. Read More
Challenges and Opportunities in Children’s Mental Health A View from Families and Youth This report shares youth and family views on what’s not working in children’s behavioral health and offers insights from 16 field stakeholders. 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
U.S. Teenage Pregnancies, Births and Abortions National and State Trends, and Trends by Race and Ethnicity This report shares 2010 stats on teen pregnancy, birth and abortion, and explains the methods and sources used to calculate the estimates. Read More
Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh A Collaborative Approach to Neighborhood Development in Southwest Atlanta This report shares lessons from Casey’s work to redevelop homes in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood and expand access to safe, affordable housing. Read More
