Resources

Urban Indian America

The Status of American Indian & Alaska Native Children & Families Today

This report by the National Urban Indian Family Coalition discusses the status of American Indian and Alaskan Native families today.

Working Hard for the Money

Trends in Women's Employment, 1970 to 2008

This report — the first major study of its kind — analyzes 40 years of women’s employment trends, highlighting rural vs. urban workforce differences.

Using Data to Promote Collaboration in Local School Readiness Systems

This report reviews efforts to boost collaboration among school readiness providers in 8 cities through the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership.

Next Shift

Beyond the Nonprofit Leadership Crisis

This monograph argues that viewing nonprofit sector shifts as a crisis overlooks the valuable opportunities these transitions present for leadership.

Building Leaderful Organizations

Succession Planning for Nonprofits

This publication offers emergency succession tools and board guidance to help executive directors plan leadership transitions and support organizational stability.

Strengthening Rural Families

By the Numbers: Using Data to Drive Action on Behalf of Children and Families

This brief illustrates how data collection and analysis can influence decisions to improve the well-being of low-income working families in Minnesota.

When Should the State Cease Parenting?

Evidence from the Midwest Study

This study presents the case for extending the age for federal foster care reimbursement to states from 18 to 21.

Connecting the Dots: Growth, Work, and Prosperity

This report maps out the findings and recommendations of groups in various sectors that have examined what it will take to build a stronger Connecticut.

Casey Connects: Winter 2007

Momentum Building in the Quest for Permanent Family Connections

Casey Connects focuses on efforts to ensure young people exit foster care with a lifelong, caring connection. It’s a national movement gaining momentum.