Strengthening Workforce Policy Applying the Lessons of the Jobs Initiative to Five Key Challenges This report identifies five problems that confront policymakers aiming to improve workforce development programs – and how to address those problems. Read More
Adult Literacy Education In Immigrant Communities Identifying Policy and Program Priorities for Helping Newcomers Learn English This report recaps a 2006 conference on adult literacy in immigrant communities, sharing ways to help newcomers learn English and thrive economically. Read More
Connecting to Community and Building Accountability This report updates on health foundations from health care conversions, sharing how they plan, govern and engage with their communities. Read More
Focus on Children With Incarcerated Parents An Overview of the Research Literature Over 1.5 million children in the US have a parent in prison. Learn how parental prison time affects kids and what resources are available. Read More
Casey in Atlanta: Creating Successful Futures for Children and Families the Annie E. Casey Foundation UPS, launched from a messenger service by Jim Casey, helped start the Casey Foundation in 1948. This brief spotlights its work in Atlanta. Read More
Immigrant Integration in Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods Improving Economic Prospects and Strengthening Connections for Vulnerable Families A 2007 report explores the conditions of immigrant children and families living in the 10 Making Connections initiative neighborhoods across the U.S. Read More
Factors Affecting State Differences in Child Well-Being A KIDS COUNT Working Paper This report uses KIDS COUNT data to identify how child well-being across states is linked to state-level policy and population characteristics. Read More
Strengthening Policies to Support Children, Youth and Families Who Experience Trauma Unclaimed Children Revisited: Working Paper No. 2 This paper highlights evidence-based practices, trauma data and policy ideas to build a better system for kids and families exposed to trauma. Read More
Child and Youth Emergency Mental Health Care A National Problem This report reveals how ERs are failing kids with behavioral health needs — and outlines a 10-step, policy-focused plan to fix the system. Read More
KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Preventing Teen Births This KIDS COUNT brief explores teen pregnancy — including stats, causes and challenges related to early childbearing and strategies for prevention. Read More
