Connecting the Dots How Practitioners Engage Parents, Families and Youth Around Reproductive and Sexual Health This report summarizes feedback from 54 youth health providers on family engagement, service gaps and the supports needed to meet teens’ health needs. Read More
AdvoCasey: Spring 2004 Who’s Taking Care: AdvoCasey Examines the Staffing Crisis in Children and Family Services This issue of AdvoCasey highlights the struggles of human services workers — sharing real stories and proven policies that improve family outcomes. Read More
Exploring United Way Engagement in EITC Campaigns A Report to the Field This report shares EITC tips and strategies to help United Way sites nationwide support local campaigns and better serve vulnerable families. Read More
Women’s Self-Employment Project This report highlights CARE — an initiative helping women launch child care businesses, boosting jobs, empowerment and stability in fragile communities. 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
The Promise and Challenge of Mentoring High-Risk Youth Findings from the National Faith-Based Initiative This report highlights faith-based mentorships for high-risk youth and explores key lessons for designing programs that reconnect youth with caring adults. Read More
Structural Racism and Youth Development Roundtable on Community Change Working Paper Series This report shows how race shapes U.S. politics and culture — and offers tools to help youth leaders tackle structural racism and build a fairer future. Read More
The Rural South Listening to Families in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee This report shares insights from families in rural AL, KY, and TN, outlining barriers and supports across services, education, jobs and social networks. Read More
Still a Man’s Labor Market The Long-Term Earnings Gap This report uses original research to show that women earn far less than men long-term — and many women face persistently low lifetime earnings. 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
