No Place for Kids The Case for Reducing Juvenile Incarceration The case against youth prisons and training schools is clear: they are dangerous, ineffective, unnecessary, wasteful and inadequate. Learn more. Read More
Women and Men Living on the Edge Economic Insecurity After the Great Recession A 2010 survey shows many Americans still felt financially insecure and frustrated even after the Great Recession’s official end. Learn more. Read More
Restoring Shared Prosperity Strategies to Cut Poverty and Expand Economic Growth This report examines the Half in Ten campaign’s priorities for addressing economic challenges facing U.S. families. Read More
How Human Services Programs and Their Clients Can Benefit from National Health Reform Legislation This report shows how the Affordable Care Act helps agencies streamline systems so low-income families get all the services they’re eligible for. Read More
The Working Poor Families Project Strengthening Workplace Education Program Policies to Enable Low-Wage Workers' Advancement This brief revisits past workplace education programs and highlights others that build basic skills, literacy and English language proficiency. Read More
A Doctor When We Need One Access to Healthcare in Wisconsin for Immigrant Children and Families Immigrant families face steep health care hurdles. This Wisconsin-based brief shares ways to ensure timely, quality care across geographic boundaries. Read More
Resolution, Reinvestment, and Realignment Three Strategies for Changing Juvenile Justice This report reviews the history and development of three juvenile justice reform strategies and their impact on policy, practice and public safety. Read More
Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth Outcomes at Age 26 This Midwest Study report explores how foster youth are doing at 26, covering jobs, education, family ties and more. Read More
Rental Market Stresses Impacts of the Great Recession on Affordability and Multifamily Lending Despite high vacancies and lower rents, the Great Recession worsened rental affordability as demand rose and affordable housing options shrank. Read More
Casey Connects: Summer 2011 Faith, Forgiveness, Fragile Relationships, and Responsible Fatherhood This Casey Connects issue details Casey efforts to support fathers, faith groups and reentry, all aimed at giving kids in tough communities a better shot. Read More
