Casey Family Services Lifelong Families Logic Model This logic model outlines the assumptions, components and expected outcomes of the Lifelong Families model for moving kids from foster care to permanency. Read More
Children in Immigrant Families State by State Fact Sheets This report is a series of 50 state-specific papers providing information about the status of immigrant families in each state. Read More
Promising Practices in Adoption-Competent Mental Health Services A White Paper This white paper calls for more mental health services for children in foster care and adoption, based on research, case studies and expert feedback. Read More
Rent Burden, Housing Subsidies and the Well-Being of Children and Youth This brief pulls together current housing affordability/child well-being research and recommends policy changes to help families and communities thrive. Read More
Evaluation of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s On the Frontline Initiative This evaluation reviews how two counties used On the Frontline to help caseworkers make better decisions to protect children and support families. Read More
Using Brain Science to Design New Pathways Out of Poverty This report links poverty’s effects on the brain to policy, showing how stress and bias can hinder cognitive skills and efforts toward self-sufficiency. Read More
Strengthening Policies to Support Children, Youth and Families Who Experience Trauma Unclaimed Children Revisited: Working Paper No. 2 This paper highlights evidence-based practices, trauma data and policy ideas to build a better system for kids and families exposed to trauma. Read More
Building Family Economic Success: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) This report explains the Earned Income Tax Credit and highlights Casey’s efforts to expand it, securing $310M+ in tax relief for low-income families. Read More
Leaders for a Lifetime Celebrating 20 Years of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Children and Family Fellowship This reflective report tells the story of Casey's Children and Family Fellowship leadership training program through the eyes of its participants. Read More
Child and Youth Emergency Mental Health Care A National Problem This report reveals how ERs are failing kids with behavioral health needs — and outlines a 10-step, policy-focused plan to fix the system. Read More