The Adolescent Brain and Foster Care New Research and its Implications for Young People Transitioning from Foster Care This report shows the adolescent brain can be “rewired” beyond the teen years, strengthening the case for foster care reform. Read More
40+ Top Fatherhood Resources This snapshot highlights web-based tools, research and guidance available as of May 2011 to support responsible fatherhood efforts. Read More
Building a Stronger Regional Safety Net Philanthropy's Role This analysis reviews foundation grants and interviews to explore suburban safety nets in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver and Detroit. Read More
Sharpening Leadership Skills to Improve Child Outcomes in Baltimore Maryland This case study shows how a Baltimore DSS leadership program improved collaboration and outcomes for children in the community. Read More
Counting is Not Enough Investing in Qualitative Case Reviews for Practice Improvement in Child Welfare This first-of-its-kind report reviews the QCR tool and offers tips to improve its use in child welfare systems across the country. Read More
The Changing Child Population of the United States An Analysis of the U.S. Population Under 18 Using Data From the 2010 Census In 2010, the U.S. child population hit 74.2 million. This report explores census trends and growth rates for children nationwide. Read More
Moving Hard to House Residents to Work Supporting Vulnerable Public Housing Families, Brief #4 This brief reviews employment outcomes for public housing residents involved in the Chicago Housing Authority’s Family Case Management project. Read More
A New Model for Integrating Housing and Services Supporting Vulnerable Public Housing Families Brief #2 This brief compares two Chicago Housing Authority service models and how each addressed residents’ financial, mental, emotional and social challenges. Read More
Pathways to Financial Success Findings of the Financial Progress Study of Center for Working Families Participants This study examines whether families saw income and financial gains while participating in the Center for Working Families program. Read More
Low Income and Impoverished Families Pay More Disproportionately for Child Care This brief reveals poor families spend more on child care than wealthier ones and calls for greater investment in child care for those most in need. Read More
