Kinship Care When Parents are Incarcerated What We Know, What We Can Do This paper explores the role of kinship care for children of parents currently incarcerated; examining the involvement of the child welfare system, and describing what can be done to develop more compassionate social policies and programs geared toward this population. Read More
Fixing a Broken System Transforming Maine's Child Welfare system Using a unique consulting approach, the Annie E. Casey Foundation collaborated with the Maine Office of Child and Family Services to drastically refocus their child welfare practice. The result: A reformed system that was more child-centered and outcomes-driven. Also included are data on key improvements, such as a 77% drop in residential placements and a 28% increase in kin placements over five years. Read More
Helping Organizations Achieve Successful Leadership Transitions The success and stability of nonprofit leaders make a tremendous difference to the organizations they shepherd and the communities they serve. This discussion paper for small foundations addresses common issues in leadership transitions for nonprofit organizations. The guide includes ways in which small foundations can invest in this area, as well as discussion questions and additional resources. Read More
Immigration and Child Welfare Fact Sheet One in five children in the U.S. comes from an immigrant family. As part of Casey's work to address the needs of children in families that are vulnerable or at risk for disruption, this fact sheet presents data on some of the challenges and opportunities that immigration currently presents for child welfare systems. Read More
A Road Map for Juvenile Justice Reform 2008 KIDS COUNT Essay This KIDS COUNT essay report summarizes six key challenges and opportunities for reforming the juvenile justice system in the U.S. for the benefit of youth, families and communities. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2008 Responsible Redevelopment Means Much More Than Better Buildings This issue of Casey Connects focuses on responsible redevelopment and how the Annie E. Casey Foundation is investing in better buildings and — even more — broader opportunities and benefits for residents in distressed neighborhoods. Smaller stories introduce Casey’s online juvenile justice reform helpline plus 7 movers and shakers who are advancing the Foundation’s work. Read More
The Anatomy of Influence in Education Reform This publication looks at the various influence activities of Casey's education portfolio and explains the logic behind this diverse set of investments. Read More
Strategic Funding in Education Attracts Co-Investments This report details how a charter school venture in Indianapolis, Indiana, led to a range of investments in sustaining the charter school initiative. Read More
Getting to Results in Education Reform The Closing the Achievement Gap series explores Casey’s education investments in detail and presents stories, results and lessons. Read More
Children with Incarcerated Parents A List of Select Resources Here are 36 selected resources to help parents, workers, and policymakers help kids stay connected to parents who are in prison. Read More
