Planning for Juvenile Detention Reforms A Structured Approach This model helps jurisdictions assess and improve juvenile detention practices, offering tested strategies and solutions from a five-year pilot. Read More
A Guide to Support the Implementation of Foster Care Beyond 18 Questions and Answers, Summary of Federal Fostering Connections Guidance and Perspectives from the Field This guide helps leaders implement extended foster care and is part of a campaign supporting youth transitioning from care to adulthood. Read More
The Human Services Workforce Initiative The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Commitment This report presents an overview of the Casey Foundation’s long-term efforts to address gaps in the systems that serve disadvantaged children and families. Read More
The Context and Meaning of Family Strengthening in Indian America This report explores what makes family strengthening efforts effective in Native communities — if it’s not home-grown, it’s not embraced. Read More
Using Integrated Data Systems to Strengthen Collective Impact in Out-Of-School Programs How nonprofit organizations in two localities use IDS data to improve their enrollees’ school performance and strengthen collective impact This case study shows how out-of-school programs in NC and TX use data systems to boost student outcomes and improve how resources are allocated. Read More
What Grantees Want Funders to Know Lessons From the Southern Partnership to Reduce Debt The SPRD initiative aims to alleviate burdensome debt for communities of color in the South. Read how it's working and where there's room to improve. Read More
Lending, Learning, Leading Developing Results-Based Leaders in Opportunity Finance This report shares how CDFI leaders use results-based leadership tools, highlighting lessons, concepts and profiles from the Casey Foundation’s network. Read More
Implementing the Values and Strategies of Family to Family Tools for Rebuilding Foster Care This guide helps child welfare agencies and partners shift toward a more family-focused, neighborhood-based service system. Read More
Sharpening Leadership Skills to Improve Child Outcomes in Baltimore Maryland This case study shows how a Baltimore DSS leadership program improved collaboration and outcomes for children in the community. Read More
Strengthening Rural Families: The High Cost of Being Poor What it takes for low-income families to get by and get ahead in rural America This report shows how poverty is an issue for families in rural, as well as urban, settings. Read More
