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
The IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number An Operational Guide to the ITIN Program This guide explores current IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number policies and their practical impact on immigrant workers. Read More
Achieving the Six Core Results The Role of Faith-Based Organizations This document shows how small faith-based groups support low-income families with services that address local economic and community needs. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities for Juvenile Justice This fact sheet offers a quick source for analysis and strategies related to issues of racial inequity surrounding juvenile justice. Read More
Promoting Responsible Fatherhood A Guide to Key Ideas, Effective Approaches, and Technical Assistance Resources for Making Connections Cities and Site Teams This document highlights the value of engaging fathers in family programs and outlines key elements and examples of effective fatherhood initiatives. Read More
An Effective Public Safety Strategy Detention Reform Brief 2 This report gives insight into the success of detention alternatives when dealing with youth arrests. Read More
Building Cross-System Implementation Centers A Roadmap for State and Local Child- and Family- Serving Agencies in Developing Centers of Excellence (COE) This report explores Centers of Excellence — why they exist, how they work, what sustains them and how governments can use them effectively. Read More
Measuring Change While Changing Measures Learning In, and From, the Evaluation of Making Connections This report shares key insights and lessons from evaluating the Foundation’s decade-long, multisite Making Connections community initiative. Read More
Connecting People to Jobs Neighborhood Workforce Pipelines This report guides efforts to build job pipelines from low-income areas to broader employment sectors, benefiting both residents and employers. Read More
