Better Decisions for Better Results How Two Counties Are Improving the Quality and Consistency of Child Protection Investigations This report shows how two counties used quality improvement to boost decision-making and outcomes for children and families in child welfare. Read More
An Effective Approach to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice Detention Reform Brief 3 This brief highlights how JDAI addressed racial disparities in the juvenile justice system at the time the report was written. Read More
Building Equity by Supporting the Whole Student Findings from Case Studies of Two Colleges in the Working Students Success Network This report highlights two community colleges helping underserved students succeed through a 19-college, four-state network of integrated support services. Read More
Helping Grandparents Raise Grandchildren Who Succeed Millions of grandparents now raise grandchildren. A new guide helps organizations better support these growing, vulnerable families. Read More
Variations in the Use of Kinship Diversion Among Child Welfare Agencies This brief explores kinship diversion in child welfare, drawing on fieldwork, interviews, data reviews and surveys to share insights and findings. Read More
A Smart Investment in Human Capital How AchieveMission Helped the Corporation for Supportive Housing Increase Mission Impact This case study shares how one nonprofit used leadership development to drive internal change and boost impact through mission-focused strategy. Read More
Too Many Teens Preventing Unnecessary Out-of-Home Placements This report reveals that many teens enter the child welfare system not due to abuse or neglect, but simply because of conflict with their parents. Read More
Sharing Power History and Contributions of Organizing in the Continuum of Youth Engagement This guide explores youth organizing and helps leaders engage young people in advancing equity and dismantling racism in child-serving systems. Read More
Stepping Up, Staying Engaged Succession Planning and Executive Transition Management for Nonprofit Boards of Directors This guide offers tools and tips to help board leaders proactively prepare their organizations for leadership transitions. Read More
Forging Partnerships With Law Enforcement Executive Summary This playbook helps JDAI sites build strong partnerships with law enforcement, covering topics from detention screenings to adolescent development. Read More
