Resources

Indiana Results-Based Leadership

Helping Ex-Offenders Turn Their Lives Around in Marion County, Indiana

This report outlines Indiana's Leadership in Action (LAP) program to reduce the rate of re-arrest by incarcerated people after they are released.

The DREAM Act

Securing America’s Future in Education

This brief outlines a case for the DREAM Act as a way of providing educational opportunities to undocumented immigrant children who consider the U.S. home.

Small Investments, Big Changes

A 10-Year Review of the Casey Fellows' Mini-Grants Program

This report highlights 10 years of the Fellows Alumni Network’s mini-grants, alumni engagement and awards from Casey’s Children & Fellowship program.

Funding Permanency Services

A Guide to Leveraging Federal, State and Local Dollars

This guide explores child welfare funding and how states can shift from costly congregate care to community-based services for children and families.

Responsible Redevelopment in East Baltimore

This report outlines the goals, strategies and progress of the East Baltimore, Maryland, Revitalization Initiative.

Early Warning! Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters

A KIDS COUNT Special Report on the Importance of Reading by 3rd Grade

Millions of kids reach 4th grade without 3rd grade reading skills — putting them at risk of dropping out. Learn what can help change the trend.

Focusing on Results in Promise Neighborhoods

Recommendations for the Federal Initiative

This report explains how to implement the Federal Promise Neighborhoods initiative using Results-Based Accountability.

Changing Systems is Like Moving a Mountain

...And Other Insights from Successful Workforce Leaders

This report shares insights from leaders driving system change and answers the call for deeper discussion on what makes strong, effective leadership.

Facing Our Future

Children in the Aftermath of Immigration Enforcement

This report examines the consequences of parental arrest, detention, and deportation on 190 children in 85 families in six locations across the country.