Supporting Early Childhood Success Action Kit for Municipal Leaders, Issue #6 Access to high-quality care is key to school success — this Action Kit shows how municipal leaders can support parents and early childhood efforts. Read More
Trying Out a Real Time Advocacy Self-Evaluation Process Guidance and Considerations for KIDS COUNT Grantees This brief describes a real-time advocacy evaluation approach — plus pros and cons of how grantees might test it to document and support policy work. Read More
School, Community, Family Connections This Casey investment snapshot shows how the education portfolio invested in community schools to build strong connections that support everyone’s success. Read More
Ensuring Success for Young Children Early Childhood Literacy This report explores ways foundations can support early education nonprofits — especially those focused on literacy and reading by third grade. Read More
Federal Programs for Addressing Low-Income Housing Needs A Policy Primer This report reviews federal rental aid, who it serves and key housing policy challenges at local, state and national levels. Read More
Ensuring Success for Children with Incarcerated Parents This guide offers funders insights, tools, and real-world strategies to support families impacted by incarceration and preserve parent-child bonds. Read More
Westside Education and Training Center Finding Creative Ways to Combine Residents’ Need for Good Jobs with Buyers’ Need for Trained Workers This report shares how San Antonio’s Westside Center uses college and career training to help families build a better future. Read More
Understanding the State of Knowledge of Youth Engagement Financing and Sustainability This report outlines costs, funding strategies, and steps funders can take to help youth programs grow, thrive and empower young people long-term. Read More
Tools for Engaging Children in Their Court Proceedings A Guide for Judges, Advocates and Child Welfare Professionals This handbook helps courts and child welfare pros engage kids ages 5–20 in court, with tips on communication, prep and understanding behavior. Read More
Balancing Justice with Mercy An Interfaith Guide for Creating Healing Communities This report outlines the Healing Communities model and how congregations can support reentry from arrest through a person’s return home from prison. Read More