Colleges and Universities as Economic Anchors Profiles of Promising Practices This report urges colleges to act as economic anchors in their communities — planning efforts cohesively, not as an afterthought. Read More
Youth who Age Out of Foster Care: Troubled Lives, Troubling Prospects Child Trends Research Brief This brief identifies the "baggage" kids carry from foster care and the extended difficulties faced by those aging out of the system. Read More
Nurture for Their Future The Importance of Strengthening Young Children’s Relationships with Parents and Caregivers This report shows how Illinois can strengthen caregiver-child bonds and outlines actions to support young children’s healthy development. 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
Reconnecting Child Development and Child Welfare Evolving Perspectives on Residential Placement This report explores the idea that kids need a sense of belonging to a family and the consequences when they are taken out of the home for safety concerns. Read More
Plain Talk to Reduce Teen Pregnancy The Story of a Community-Based Strategy to Reduce Teen Pregnancy This is the story of how five different communities worked to protect local youth from the risks of early sexual activity. This is the story of Plain Talk. Read More
Building Family Economic Success: Foreclosure This fact sheet highlights how the Casey Foundation supports efforts to address foreclosures and empower families during the housing crisis. Read More
Technical Assistance to Schools and School Support Organizations This publication presents an overview of four organizations, each offering technical assistance to an audience in the education arena. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2010-2011 This issue shows how Casey honors Jim Casey’s legacy by helping families thrive through tech, literacy and evidence-based child welfare practices. Read More
Indicators and Indices of Child Well-Being A Brief History This report examines efforts through time to identify and leverage social indicators of child well-being. Read how the work has evolved. Read More
