Changing Course in Youth Detention Reversing Widening Gaps by Race and Place The use of youth detention is surging in some areas, with huge and growing racial disparities arising post-pandemic. Get the facts. Read More
Six Strategies for Keeping Families Supported, Connected and Safe Learn about pivotal strategies for coordinating and funding community efforts to support families at risk of entering the child welfare system. 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 utilizing race-based data to inform decision making can help support better outcomes for children and communities of color. Read More
Operationalizing Equity Putting the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion Framework Into Action This report shares how Casey is prioritizing race and ethnic equity across its operations — part of a broader shift among grantmakers nationwide. Read More
A Blueprint for Embedding Evidence-Based Practices in Child Welfare Informed by best practices, this report outlines a process for integrating evidence-based and evidence-informed programming into child welfare systems. Read More
Race Matters Toolkit: User's Guide This 6-page user’s guide explains how to use the Race Matters toolkit. Read More
Urban Indian America The Status of American Indian & Alaska Native Children & Families Today This report by the National Urban Indian Family Coalition discusses the status of American Indian and Alaskan Native families today. Read More
Disparities and Disproportionality in Child Welfare Analysis of the Research This compendium shares insights from a 2010 symposium on racial disparities in child welfare services, treatment and outcomes. Read More
Family-Engaged Case Planning A Practice Guide for Transforming Juvenile Probation This practice guide helps juvenile justice agencies implement family-engaged case planning in youth probation. Read it now. Read More
Expand the Use of Diversion From the Juvenile Justice System This brief highlights the case for expanding diversion in juvenile justice and how arrests raise risks for reoffending, school issues and job struggles. Read More
