Using Local Data to Explore the Experiences and Needs of Children of Incarcerated Parents The Urban Institute partnered with organizations in Chicago, Illinois; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Providence, Rhode Island to merge local and state level criminal justice and human services data to learn about children of incarcerated parents in their localities. This report presents findings from the three sites and a discussion of the possibilities and difficulties involved in merging and analyzing administrative data on this population. Read More
Children of Immigrants: 2008 State Trends Update Brief 17 This brief presents trends about children of immigrants, including links to race, poverty and education. Read More
Lifelong Families Guardianship Case Study Mealea This is part of a set of case studies which illustrate how Lifelong Families – a practice model developed and tested by the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s former direct service agency – helped advance permanency outcomes for older youth in treatment foster care. This case study highlights how Mealea achieved permanence through guardianship. Read More
Investing in New Orleans Lessons for Philanthropy in Public Housing Redevelopment This report examines how philanthropy shaped the overall approach to community change and public housing development in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The document uses Casey’s role as an example and its perspective on the process as a lens to focus on efforts that were results-oriented, resident-focused, multi-generational and economically sustainable. Read More
The Need for Self-Evaluation Using Data to Guide Policy and Practice This descriptive guide provides examples of data tools as they related to the self-evaluation process for Family to Family sites and child welfare services. Read More
How to Evaluate Choice and Promise Neighborhoods This brief describes key research questions to keep in mind when evaluating community development efforts. Read More
Donor Perspectives on Nonprofit Capacity Building This report researches individual philanthropic donors and their perceptions of capacity building for the nonprofits they support. 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
Improving School Readiness Outcomes Lessons from Six Communities This report describes six local government efforts to achieve improved school readiness for young children. Read More
Child Advocacy Primer Tips and Tools for Improving Your Child Advocacy Skills This guide reviews 10 key child advocacy skills, such as setting an agenda, leveraging communication tools, and creating a coalition. At nearly every turn, readers will learn important questions to ask, examples of successful strategies and resources for learning more. Read More