New Hope for Low-Income Workers Improving Economic and Child Outcomes in Milwaukee Milwaukee’s New Hope program boosted parents’ earnings and jobs — and improved sons’ behavior and academic success through added work supports. Read More
A Work in Progress Case Studies in Changing Local Workforce Development Systems This report reviews Casey’s Jobs Initiative, aimed at improving workforce services and driving system-wide change in six cities over eight years. Read More
Reporting on Race in the 21st Century This report guides journalists on responsibly covering racial disparities, based on insights from the Aspen Institute Roundtable on Community Change. Read More
Taking the Initiative on Jobs and Race Innovations in Workforce Development for Minority Job Seekers and Employers This Jobs Initiative report explores racial discrimination against low-skilled workers in regional labor markets – and what can be done about it. Read More
The Re-Emergence of Concentrated Poverty Metropolitan Trends in the 2000s Despite 1990s growth, concentrated poverty persisted. Slower 2000s growth and a major downturn led to rising extreme poverty in many neighborhoods. Read More
Changing Systems is Like Moving a Mountain ...And Other Insights from Successful Workforce Leaders This report shares insights from leaders driving system change and answers the call for deeper discussion on what makes strong, effective leadership. Read More
Learning from the Journey Reflections on the Rebuilding Communities Initiative This paper shares lessons from Casey’s Rebuilding Communities Initiative, aimed at turning troubled neighborhoods into safe places for families. Read More
Casey in Seattle Creating Successful Futures for Children and Families Thrive by Five is a Seattle-based public-private partnership working to improve and expand early childhood education across the state. Read More
Many Things We Need Can Wait: The Child Cannot Baltimore's Five-Year Action Plan for Achieving School Readiness This report outlines the Leadership in Action Program’s recommended strategies for improving school readiness for the children of Baltimore. Read More
Children’s Mental Health in Virginia System Deficiencies and Unknown Outcomes This report highlights gaps in Virginia’s pediatric behavioral health system — long waits, poor services, and little focus on results for vulnerable kids. Read More
