From Project to Platform The Evolution of KIDS COUNT This report shows how a child well-being data book became key to the Casey Foundation’s push for bipartisan policy change and proven practice solutions. Read More
Crisis — and Opportunity — in Delaware’s Child Welfare System Delaware’s 2011 child welfare reform gave families a voice, boosted staff morale and improved outcomes through a data-driven effort called Outcomes Matter. Read More
Recasting American Apprenticeship A Summary of the Barriers to Apprenticeship Expansion Research Project This report urges businesses to see apprenticeships as a strong workforce strategy and includes a companion bibliography of key apprenticeship research. Read More
Investing in Tomorrow Helping families build savings and assets This brief explores policy moves to help more families acquire assets and narrow the racial wealth gap. Review its recommendations. Read More
Connecting Young Adults to Employment Results From a National Survey of Service Providers This report shares how 340 groups help young adults find jobs and offers insights to improve policies, investments and practices in today’s labor market. Read More
Two Generational Strategies to Improve Immigrant Family and Child Outcomes Summary and Next Steps From the April 2015 Roundtable This paper explores policy and practice reforms that can help both parents and kids in immigrant families thrive. Read More
Building Cross-System Implementation Centers A Roadmap for State and Local Child- and Family- Serving Agencies in Developing Centers of Excellence (COE) This report explores Centers of Excellence — why they exist, how they work, what sustains them and how governments can use them effectively. Read More
What Young People Need to Thrive Leveraging the Strengthening Families Act to Promote Normalcy This brief shares youth insights on the need for normal, age-appropriate experiences for kids transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Building From the Ground Up An Innovative Approach to Community Development in Baltimore’s Oliver Neighborhood Meet Oliver, a Baltimore neighborhood being transformed through resident action, creative fundraising and a bold push to rewrite its future. Read More
Lending, Learning, Leading Developing Results-Based Leaders in Opportunity Finance This report shares how CDFI leaders use results-based leadership tools, highlighting lessons, concepts and profiles from the Casey Foundation’s network. Read More