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
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
KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Increasing the Number of Children Whose Parents Have Stable Employment This report outlines eight broad strategies for increasing the job stability of families to help improve children's healthy development. Read More
Borrowing to Stay Healthy How Credit Card Debt Is Related to Medical Expenses This report focuses on medical debt and insurance, exploring household debt trends and their impact on families’ financial security. 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
Linking Home-Based Child Care and State-Funded Preschool The Community Connections Preschool Program (Illinois Action for Children) This report describes an evaluation of the Community Connections preschool program model, which uses classroom-based and home provider-based elements. Read More
Ensuring Success for Young Children: Transition to Kindergarten This guide shows how to support nonprofits that boost school readiness through early childhood education, helping close gaps that affect school success. 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
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
A Snapshot of Children on the Texas Border This snapshot highlights life for children on the Texas border — sharing key challenges, new opportunities and indicators of child well-being. Read More
