A Road Map to Quality Collective Impact Programming With Fiscal Independence The Providence Children and Youth Cabinet Story This report highlights how Rhode Island’s CYC evolved under the Evidence2Success® framework, becoming a more agile and independent organization. Read More
Kinship Policy Improvements Toward Child Welfare System Transformation Part Five of Family Ties: Analysis From a State-by-state Survey of Kinship Care Policies States are partnering with kin to strengthen child welfare systems, but more can be done. Discover state practices and opportunities for improvement. Read More
A Commitment to Economic Inclusion in East Baltimore This report highlights the East Baltimore Revitalization Initiative’s work to turn a distressed area into a thriving residential and business hub. Read More
10 Practices Part Two Making the Business Case: Research and References for 10 Practices and Appendices This publication includes research, references and appendices to help child welfare leaders make the business case for improving policies and practices. Read More
Social Capital: Issue Brief #2 Building Quality Networks for Young People in Foster Care This brief explains how social capital impacts foster youth development and is part of the Jim Casey Youth Initiative’s series on youth engagement. Read More
Reshaping Workforce Development in Baltimore Ensuring Community Voice and Expertise Guide Us This report shares lessons from a Casey-led pilot in Baltimore to connect youth to jobs and offers a roadmap for similar research and engagement efforts. Read More
Addressing the Unmet Educational Needs Of Children and Youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems Educational supports are failing youth in child welfare and justice systems. This report outlines key issues and ends with a call to action for agencies. Read More
Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth Outcomes at Age 26 This Midwest Study report explores how foster youth are doing at 26, covering jobs, education, family ties and more. Read More
B’more for Healthy Babies A Collaborative Funding Model to Reduce Infant Mortality in Baltimore The B’more for Healthy Babies initiative cut infant mortality and improved lives in Baltimore using a collective impact funding approach. Learn more. Read More
Two Decades of JDAI From Demonstration Project to National Standard This report tracks the progress of Casey’s initiative to reform juvenile detention and support the broader juvenile justice reform movement. Read More