Supporting Vulnerable Children and Families Innovative Approaches for Individual Philanthropists and Small Family Foundations Now is the time for philanthropists to broaden their reach and partner across sectors — including business and government — to maximize impact. Read More
Organic Philanthropy Small Investments, Big Results This report highlights Casey’s “Organic Philanthropy” approach — using local resources and seed funds to aid Native and border communities. Read More
A New Model for Integrating Housing and Services Supporting Vulnerable Public Housing Families Brief #2 This brief compares two Chicago Housing Authority service models and how each addressed residents’ financial, mental, emotional and social challenges. Read More
Facing Our Future Children in the Aftermath of Immigration Enforcement This report examines the consequences of parental arrest, detention, and deportation on 190 children in 85 families in six locations across the country. Read More
Social Capital and Social Geography This report explores how social capital and social geography affect the economic and overall well-being of families. Read More
Ten Considerations for Advocacy Evaluation Planning Lessons Learned from KIDS COUNT Grantee Experiences This document outlines how KIDS COUNT and advocates can turn evaluation theory into practice to improve their work and impact real-world outcomes. Read More
Melting Pot Cities and Suburbs Racial and Ethnic Change in Metro America in the 2000s The 2010 Census shows shifting U.S. demographics. This report busts myths and explores how cities and suburbs are becoming true melting pots. Read More
Building Partnerships with Neighborhoods and Local Communities Building Community Partnerships in Child Welfare, Part One This document offers information about steps and strategies for child welfare agencies to establish community/neighborhood partnerships. Read More
Juvenile Jailhouse Rocked: Reforming Detention in Chicago, Portland and Sacramento A Preprint for AdvoCasey Fall/Winter 1999 This article explores how secure detention really works, how Casey launched JDAI and its impact on jurisdictions and the broader detention field. Read More
Implementing Change in Child Welfare: Lessons from Family to Family This report uses data from focus groups with workers and foster parent to assess changes in practices related to the Family to Family initiative. Read More
