Accessing Credit Reports for Foster Youth A Reference Guide for Child Welfare Agencies This publication gives practical guidance to child welfare workers on meeting the requirements of federal law for accessing and interpreting credit reports for foster youth until they age out of the system. Read More
Helping Grandparents Raise Grandchildren Who Succeed The building blocks of the American family are changing. Currently, millions of grandparents across the country are raising their grandchildren — and this demographic is growing. The Association of Small Foundations has created a data-packed guide aimed at inspiring organizations to dig deeper and do more to aid these vulnerable families. Read More
The Road to Better Results Targeting Capacity Building and Philanthropic Partnerships Actually showing that poor families are better off because of the work you do is not easy. Readers will find a Casey case history that shows how Results-Based Accountability (RBA) does it along with RBA definitions, timelines, leadership spotlights, lessons learned, practical tips and proven advice for creating a results-driven culture. Read More
Bernalillo County Mental Health Clinic Case Study A Guide to Juvenile Detention Reform #6 This JDAI Practice Guide highlights the mental health needs of juvenile detainees and how one site in New Mexico met those needs. Read More
Structural Racism and Community Building Race as an underlying, invisible barrier to true equality in the United States is examined and explained. Read More
Keeping Youth Out of the Deep End of the Juvenile Justice System A Developmental Evaluation Overview of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Deep-End Reform This report presents findings from a multiyear evaluation of the Casey Foundation’s deep-end reform, an initiative designed to safely, significantly and equitably reduce out-of-home placements in 12 juvenile justice systems across the country. Read to learn more. Read More
Leadership in Action Program Casey’s Leadership in Action Program delivers hands-on training for people from diverse fields and backgrounds who are working hard to improve results for vulnerable children and families. This brochure explains how the program works and how to tell if a community is ready to participate. Read More
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions A History of Collaboration This report traces how various funders—national foundations, smaller local foundations, and government agencies can work together to have an impact on key economic challenges. Such collaborations foster new possibilities in the workforce field and should encourage other funders to support similar efforts. Read More
Tapping the Power of Social Networks Understanding the Role of Social Networks in Strengthening Families and Transforming Communities This report examines research and observations around the power of social networks, including the relationship between social networks and key results of the Making Connections initiative. Read More
In-Depth Case Studies of Authentic Youth Engagement in Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative Sites This report examines how the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative approaches youth engagement. It draws on more than 100 survey and interview responses across four sites to explore what authentically engaging youth looks like and how it benefits youth. It also shares recommendations for expanding the practice. Read More