Assessing the KIDS COUNT Composite Index Researchers ask if the 10-item KIDS COUNT Index is an effective gauge of child well-being. Read about their findings. Read More
Back From the Brink: Women, Crack, and the Child Welfare System The Challenge of Drug Abuse in Child Welfare, Part One This document explores the effects of crack cocaine on women and their children — and promising approaches to treatment and recovery. Read More
Children’s Budget 2012 This report reveals how much the U.S. has invested in kids’ programs since 2008 — using over 180 pages of charts and financial data. Read More
Faith and Action Improving the Lives of At-Risk Youth This report spotlights a Boston-based effort that helped faith groups serving at-risk youth assess their impact and improve program outcomes. Read More
More Better Faster Strategies for Improving the Timeliness of Vital Statistics This report explores fixes for vital statistics delays and calls for cleaner, faster data to better tackle national public health challenges. Read More
A Reference Manual for Child Tax Benefits This report explains tax benefits by family type, child policy structure, allowed credits and potential upcoming changes to the tax code. Read More
Building Community/University Partnerships Drake University and Trinity College This report describes the learnings from a gathering between Drake University and Trinity College on how to improve university-community partnerships. Read More
Race, Ethnicity and Health Snapshots of America’s Families III This snapshot shows persistent racial disparities in kids’ health coverage — Hispanic children fare worse than both Black and white peers. Read More
For the Welfare of Children Lessons Learned from Class Action Litigation This publication shares lessons from class action cases to help child welfare systems protect kids and guide needed reforms. Read More
Peer Networking and Community Change Experiences of the Annie E. Casey Foundation This report highlights how Casey uses peer networks to support community change, system reform, leadership development and related strategies. Read More
