A Reflection by Ralph Smith About What Sustainability Means, Why It is So Important Reflections on Making Connections Casey Senior VP 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 shares Casey’s lessons on limiting harm from displacement and navigating redevelopment policies with responsible relocation. Read More
What Shall We Then Do? A Family Freedom Kit for Creating Healing Communities This guide outlines how churches can support members affected by crime and incarceration using the Healing Communities model. Read More
Expanding College and Job-Skills Opportunities in Western Maine Strengthening Rural Families Franklin County, Maine, is rebuilding through leaders bringing training and residents stepping up to learn new skills and careers. Read More
Broken Bonds Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Children with Incarcerated Parents Recent research shows parents in prison impact child outcomes. This review shares data and offers recommendations for policy and service delivery. 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 This study explores the resiliency of Alaskan and Native American peoples — who have thrived 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 This report explores why DC’s economic recovery has left out low-income residents and offers solutions to close the gap for working poor families. Read More
Wanted! A Narrative for Investing in Workforce Development As part of the Casey Foundation’s two-year Workforce Narrative project, this report provides a framework for investing in workforce development programs. Read More
Does Workforce Development Work? Part of Casey’s Workforce Narrative project, this report explores workforce development and common pitfalls in assessing its effectiveness. Read More