Promoting Effective Early Learning What Every Policymaker and Educator Should Know This report discusses what policymakers and educators need to do to help impoverished preschool children reach their potential in school. Read More
African American Children in Foster Care Additional HHS Assistance Needed to Help States Reduce the Proportion in Care This GAO study reviews why African American children are overrepresented in foster care and highlights state, local and federal responses and policies. Read More
The 2007 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Profiles of Child Well-Being The 18th KIDS COUNT Data Book shares child welfare trends, highlights Puerto Rico data, and urges stronger bonds for kids in foster care. Read More
Child Advocacy Primer Tips and Tools for Improving Your Child Advocacy Skills This guide covers 10 child advocacy skills, including agenda setting, communication tools, coalition building and how to ask questions and take action. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2006 Juvenile Detention Reform Initiative Sparking a Vibrant National Movement This issue of Casey Connects spotlights efforts to reform youth detention, especially for girls, and promote safer, more cost-effective alternatives. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities within News Media Coverage This fact sheet offers a quick source for analysis and strategies related to issues of inequity surrounding media coverage and race. Read More
Race Matters Toolkit: User's Guide This 6-page user’s guide explains how to use the Race Matters toolkit. Read More
Detention Facility Self-Assessment A Practice Guide to Juvenile Detention Reform #2 This practice guide provides extensive instructions and checklists on conducting a secure detention facility self-inspection. Read More
Juvenile Detention Risk Assessment A Practice Guide for Juvenile Detention Reform #1 Risk screening helps decide if minors need secure lockup. Learn how assessments are tailored for juvenile offenders in this practical reform guide. Read More
Guidelines for Promoting Racially Equitable Purchasing More Race Matters Update #2 This Race Matters Toolkit guide offers a three-step strategy to support racially equitable purchasing. Explore more tools from the Race Matters collection. Read More
