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
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
Partnerships Between Corrections and Child Welfare Collaboration for Change, Part Two This guide shows how the criminal justice and child welfare systems can work together to improve and strengthen family and community bonds. 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
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
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
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
ARC Reflections Case Manager Guide for Sessions One Through Nine The case manager guide helps agency staff support foster parents as they learn ARC concepts in discussions, action and evaluation. Read More
Resident Involvement in Community Change The Experiences of Two Initiatives This report explores the challenges and benefits of involving residents in neighborhood change through Casey’s Plain Talk and Youth Development projects. Read More