Early Reading Research Confirmed A Research Update on the Importance of Third-Grade Reading Does early reading predict academic success? This report examines third grade reading proficiency and an individual's success later in life. Read More
Seeding the Field The Creation and Growth of the Center for Working Families Approach This report highlights Casey’s early push for one-stop centers to connect low-income families with social, financial and economic support. Read More
When Child Welfare Works: A Working Paper A Proposal to Finance Best Practices This report discusses the federal financing policy changes needed to make permanence an affordable priority for state child welfare agencies. Read More
Borrowing to Make Ends Meet: The Growth of Credit Card Debt in the '90s This study is the first report in a series examining the relationship between credit card debt and economic security in the United States. Read More
Re-examining the Foster Care Review Process Extended Foster Care as a Catalyst for Improved Practices and Better Outcomes This brief offers guidance on quality oversight for youth in extended foster care, part of the Success Beyond 18 campaign by the Jim Casey Initiative. Read More
Extending Foster Care Beyond 18: Getting Started The Fostering Connections Act lets states extend foster care past 18. This brief helps leaders plan programs and assess the fiscal impact. Read More
Achieving the Anchor Promise Improving Outcomes for Low-Income Children, Families and Communities Interviews with anchor institutions and leaders help define ways to measure how big businesses may affect surrounding neighborhoods. Read More
The Anchor Dashboard Aligning Institutional Practice to Meet Low-Income Community Needs This document, funded by the Casey Foundation, supports Achieving the Anchor Promise and shares dashboard data tied to anchor institutions. Read More
The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Trends in Child Well-Being The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book tracks child well-being and shows gains in education and health, with new focus on early childhood development. Read More
Cost Avoidance The Business Case for Investing in Youth Aging Out of Foster Care This brief outlines the taxpayer costs of poor foster care outcomes, focusing on education, parenthood and justice system involvement. Read More
