Early Reading Proficiency in the United States A KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot Although reading proficiency rates have improved for most demographic groups over the past decade, large disparities still exist. This KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot provides an update on how fourth graders are faring in reading. Read More
Engaging Parents, Developing Leaders A Self-Assessment and Planning Tool for Nonprofits and Schools This publication introduces an assessment and planning tool to help nonprofits evaluate their parent engagement efforts and chart a path toward deeper partnerships with parents and caregivers. The tool spans just eight pages, with accompanying text outlining how to use it, how to assess its results and what real-world strategies and programs are already in play — and working — to boost parent engagement. Read More
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth in the Juvenile Justice System A Guide to Juvenile Detention Reform #11 This guide highlights a wide range of best practices – everything from big picture improvements to frontline fixes – that juvenile justice facilities can implement to advance the safety and well-being of a particularly vulnerable population: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. It is the eleventh installment in a series devoted to the Casey Foundation’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). A multi-year, multi-site project, JDAI aims to reduce reliance on secure confinement while championing more efficient and effective detention alternatives. Read More
By The Numbers: A Race for Results Case Study Using Disaggregated Data to Inform Policies, Practices and Decision-making This case study examines how collecting and utilizing race-based data to inform decision making can help support better outcomes for children and communities of color. Read More
LGBTQ in Child Welfare A Systematic Review of the Literature This comprehensive review identifies and synthesizes literature on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in America’s child welfare system. It shares individual publication summaries as well as common themes and best practices for child welfare professionals and policymakers dedicated to building brighter futures for LGBTQ youth. Read More
Juvenile Justice: Young People and Restorative Justice This paper examines restorative justice models and tells why more states are using them in juvenile justice policy. Read the report. Read More
Measuring Access to Opportunity in the United States KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot This KIDS COUNT data snapshot illustrates how outdated methods measuring poverty in the United States are giving an inaccurate picture of how families are really faring and what public programs are actually working. The brief introduces the more accurate Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM). Read More
Team Decision Making Case Study Engaging Families in Placement Decisions A discussion of the importance of engaging family, friends and community in child welfare decisions regarding child removal, reunification and placement. Read More
Operationalizing Equity Putting the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion Framework Into Action Grantmaking organizations across the country are making race and ethnic equity a priority. In this report, the Annie E. Casey Foundation shares its own journey in implementing equity throughout its operations. Read More
Race Matters Toolkit: User's Guide This 6-page user’s guide explains how to use the Race Matters toolkit. Read More