If Parents Don’t Speak English Well, Will Their Kids Get Locked Up? Language Barriers and Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Juvenile Justice System With support from Casey, the Vera Institute of Justice is studying the relationship between immigrant parents' ability to speak English and their ability to participate in the juvenile justice process. Read More
Bring Youth Home Building on Ohio’s Deincarceration Leadership In 1992, Ohio began investing in five deincarceration strategies to keep kids out of youth prisons. Over the next 23 years, Ohio cut its admissions to youth prisons by 80% — from more than 2,500 youth to less than 500 youth today. This report reviews strategies central to Ohio’s success and makes recommendations to states engaging in similar efforts. Read More
Casey Connects: Summer 2008 Shining a Light on Poverty — and Efforts to Combat It This issue of Casey Connects highlights the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s big picture efforts to reduce poverty in America. In addition, readers will learn about Casey-supported initiatives aimed at curbing poverty in Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island. A smaller story outlines 2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book findings and recommendations related to juvenile justice reform. Read More
ARC Reflections Facilitator Guide to Session Seven Respond, Don't React This ARC Reflections Training Curriculum walks a facilitator — slide by slide — through each session’s content. Session seven helps facilitators show caregivers how to find and grow their ability to stay calm in the midst of trying circumstances. Caregivers learn to understand where behaviors come from and engage in strategies that work. Read More
Comparing Outcomes Reported by Young People: Data Brief #4 At Age 17 and 19 in NYTD, Cohort 1 This brief presents research findings from National Youth in Transition Database surveys comparing youth at age 17 and at age 19. It includes key comparisons by gender and foster care status. Read More
Building Economic Security in America's Cities New Municipal Strategies for Asset Building and Financial Empowerment This report details the efforts of the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Coalition to develop strategies, address common challenges and share knowledge to help put their citizens on a path to financial stability. Read More
The LIfelong Families Model: Implementation Manual Training Manual The Lifelong Families model readies youth in foster care for permanent families. This manual details the social worker/family team planning and execution needed to ensure permanent connections have a chance to flourish. Read More
Controlling the Front Gates Effective Admission Policies and Practices This report is packed with examples and suggestions to help jurisdictions to make fair, efficient and rational decisions about the detention center admission process. It is part of a series that shares lessons learned from a multi-year, multi-site project conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Called the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), the project aimed to do just what its name suggests: Identify more effective, efficient alternatives to juvenile detention. Read More
Present, Engaged, and Accounted For The Critical Importance of Addressing Chronic Absence in the Early Grades The research is clear: Missing school has significant consequences for America’s youngest learners. This report — an examination of chronic early absence in education — highlights how poor attendance cracks a child’s academic foundation. It explores causes and potential solutions for this all-too-common classroom challenge and makes a compelling case for giving this issue more attention in relevant child welfare initiatives. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities for Youth in Transition This 2006 fact sheet brings awareness to racial bias and the issue of youth in transition. Read More
