Children’s Budget 2012 In an effort to expand federal funding for our nation’s children, readers get to learn the financial facts, which fill more than 180 pages of this graph-packed report, and learn how much the government has invested in each program since 2008. Read More
Mobility, Career Pathways, and the Landscape of Employer and Youth Engagement in the South An Issue Brief for the Annie E. Casey Foundation This issue brief examines the two key elements needed to connect southern young adults with rewarding employment opportunities: engaging employers and youth. Case studies from six southern cities show how they are engaging employers and young people in ways that help the entire community. Read More
Philanthropic Due Diligence Exploratory Case Studies to Improve Investments in Urban Schools This paper proposes using Exploratory Case Studies as a tool to improve philanthropic giving to school districts empowering funders to make smarter, more strategic investments in our children’s future. Read More
KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing the Child Death Rate This brief outlines five strategies to address health and safety issues that affect the well-being of children ages 1-14. Read More
Supporting Vulnerable Children and Families Innovative Approaches for Individual Philanthropists and Small Family Foundations There is no better time than today for a philanthropist to learn how to expand their horizons and join forces with every potential partner in every sector — including business and government. Read More
Peer Networking and Community Change Experiences of the Annie E. Casey Foundation This report explores the development and use of internal and external peer networks by the Casey Foundation to design, develop and support its community change, system reform, leadership development and other initiatives and strategies. Read More
Costly Credit: African Americans and Latinos in Debt Borrowing to Make Ends Meet Briefing Paper #5 While there were income gains in the late 1990s, the average American’s credit card debt rose faster than ever before. This paper documents the dramatic rise in credit card debt and provides a snapshot of these trends by race between 1992 and 2001. Read More
Ten Considerations for Advocacy Evaluation Planning Lessons Learned from KIDS COUNT Grantee Experiences This document focuses on what it takes for KIDS COUNT and other policy advocates to address the theoretical steps of evaluating their work and how to apply these steps in real work. Read More
Investing in Sustainable Community Change: A Funder’s Guide to Community Coaching This guide is a resource for funders who include coaching in their community change initiatives. A community coach supports communities and organizations in identifying and achieving their goals. 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
