A Reflection by Ralph Smith About What Sustainability Means, Why It is So Important Reflections on Making Connections Casey Senior Vice President Ralph Smith reflects on achieving sustainability in the Making Connections initiative without the day-to-day management of the Foundation. Read More
Responsible Redevelopment: Relocation Road Map 1.0 This report presents Casey’s experience and lessons around ways to navigate federal, state and local redevelopment policies while limiting the negative effects of involuntary displacement on those being affected. It outlines some of the major issues and challenges of responsible relocation. Read More
What Shall We Then Do? A Family Freedom Kit for Creating Healing Communities This guide, developed in partnership with the Progressive National Baptist Convention, explains the Healing Communities model which seeks to engage congregations in the restoration and healing of their members who have been affected by crime and incarceration. Read More
Expanding College and Job-Skills Opportunities in Western Maine Strengthening Rural Families This is the story of Franklin County, Maine, a rural community crippled by poverty and too few economic opportunities. It’s a story with two stars: 1) local leaders who rally together to bring college courses and job training to the area; and 2) residents who step out of their comfort zone to grow new skills and careers. Read More
Broken Bonds Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Children with Incarcerated Parents Recent research indicates that parents in prison exert a unique influence on child outcomes. This literature review offers a synthesis of data and makes recommendations for those involved in research, policy and service delivery for this population. Read More
How Families Survive and Thrive in the American Indian and Alaska Native Community Seeing the Protective Rainbow: Family Resiliency in Native American Communities The study looks at unique resiliency themes, factors and characteristics that have allowed Alaskan and Native American peoples to thrive through social and political persecution. Read More
Understanding the Experiences and Needs of Children of Incarcerated Parents Views from Mentors This report details conversations from mentors of kids with parents in prison and how the prison time affects the kids. Read More
Hometown Prosperity Increasing Opportunity for DC's Low-Income Working Families The benefits of Washington, DC’s growing economic prosperity have bypassed the District’s working poor families. This report examines why the District’s economic recovery has eluded many low-income residents and what can be done about it. Read More
Wanted! A Narrative for Investing in Workforce Development As part of The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s two-year Workforce Narrative project, this report provides a framework for investing in workforce development policies and programs. Read More
Does Workforce Development Work? As part of The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s two-year Workforce Narrative project, this paper presents a comprehensive view of workforce development, including common pitfalls in considering the effectiveness of workforce development interventions. Read More
