Sustaining Neighborhood Change The Power of Resident Leadership, Social Networks and Community Mobilization This report highlights how Casey’s Making Connections initiative centers resident engagement and community-led change in targeted neighborhoods. Read More
The 2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Profiles of Child Well-Being The 2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book highlights child poverty trends and the role of early care by family, friends and neighbors in boosting child outcomes. Read More
School to Career and Postsecondary Education for Foster Care Youth Promising Practices, A Guide for Policymakers and Practitioners This report presents actual programs and services available for foster care youth to establish a pathway out of poverty to college and high-paying careers. Read More
Beyond Detention System Transformation Through Juvenile Detention Reform This report shows how three sites used JDAI to go beyond detention reform and drive broader change in the juvenile justice system over eight years. Read More
The Center for Working Families FES Helping Families Achieve Economic Success This brief outlines how the Center for Working Families helps low-income families build financial stability and climb the economic ladder. Read More
Peer Networking and Place-Based Initiatives This report offers 10 strategies for using peer networking in place-based work, based on 47 interviews from the Building Healthy Communities project. Read More
Coping With Difficult Behavior Facilitator’s Guide to Module Three of TST-FC This facilitator guide trains caregivers on using Trauma Systems Therapy to cope with challenging behaviors in foster care. Read More
Caregiver's Handbook for Money Pals Being Cool with Cash and I Know Where I'm Going This guide helps foster caregivers teach money skills so youth can achieve their goals and turn dreams into reality. Read More
State Strategies to Address the Needs of Justice-Involved Youth Impacted by Collateral Consequences The National Governors Association explores how state leaders can mitigate the adverse effects of justice system involvement for youth. Read the report. Read More
Achieving Permanency Through Reunification Training The Permanency Continuum Series, Lifelong Families Model This child welfare training deepens social worker skills for reuniting kids in foster care with their families — when that option is best for the kids. Read More
