Promoting Development of Resilience Among Young People in Foster Care This brief outlines strategies child welfare systems can use to help young adults in foster care build resilience. From the Jim Casey Youth Initiative. Read More
Building From Strength: Creating Opportunity in Greater Baltimore’s Next Economy This report explores how current economic development affects job growth in Baltimore and how inclusive planning can shape future regional strategies. Read More
Self-Inflicted Wounds Protecting Families and Our Economy from Bad Budget Choices This report compares several 2010 budget cutting proposals and how each will affect the United States population. Read More
Housing as a Platform for Formerly Incarcerated Persons Stable housing may be a short- and long-term solution for helping released prisoners successfully re-enter society, but more research is needed. Read More
Making Performance Funding Work for All The Working Poor Families Project Policy Brief This report discusses performance funding policy for higher education currently being promoted at the national, state and local levels. Read More
The Effects of State EITC Expansion on Children's Health This brief examines the impact of state-level Earned Income Tax Credits on specific health-related outcomes for children. Read More
Expanding JDAI's Focus to Reduce Commitments and Placements: Program Summary Demonstrating that Jurisdictions can Respond to Delinquent Behavior in ways that are More Effective,Fairer, Safer and Less Costly Each year in the U.S., thousands of kids are placed unnecessarily into youth corrections facilities and various forms of congregate residential placements. Read More
Youth and Work Restoring Teen and Young Adult Connections to Opportunity This KIDS COUNT report suggests that business, government, philanthropy and communities must come together to build a stronger workforce. Read More
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative 2011 Annual Results Report This document presents data trends and reports program impact for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative as of 2011. Read More
Casey Connects: Spring 2012 No Place Like Home This issue of Casey Connects highlights the power of relationships in helping foster youth find permanent families and build lasting support networks. Read More
