Engaging Parents and Families In Adolescent Reproductive Health A Casey Study Review This report highlights four real-world efforts to engage parents in teen reproductive health — with a goal of building better programs for healthy youth. Read More
The High Cost of Being Poor: Essay From the 2003 KIDS COUNT Data Book Another Perspective on Helping Low-Income Families Get By and Get Ahead This essay explores how low-income families face higher costs and shares Casey’s four-part plan to help workers build a brighter, more secure future. Read More
Workforce Development Policy and the AECF Jobs Initiative This brief shares lessons from Casey’s Jobs Initiative and offers ideas to make the Workforce Initiative Act less restrictive and more effective. Read More
Shifting Into Gear A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Car Ownership Program This guide outlines the pros, cons, process, costs and feasibility for organizations starting a car ownership program for low-income workers. Read More
Creating a Resident-Led Community Development Corporation A Making Connections Peer Technical Assistance Match Between San Diego, California, Boston, Massachusetts, and Newark, New Jersey This report shares insights from a peer exchange among three sites on building resident-led community development corporations. 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
Casey Connects: Winter 2002 Foundation Group Looks to Bolster Families’ Bottom Line This issue highlights efforts to help low-income families succeed — plus features on juvenile justice, a recognition page, and a conference spotlight. Read More
The Reproductive Health of African American Adolescents What We Know and What We Don't Know This report reviews 20+ years of research on Black teens and sex — exploring shifts in health data and what we still need to understand. Read More
Peer Influence on Sexual Behavior What We Know About African American Teens This report explores peer influence on Black teens’ sexual behavior — what we know and what we still don’t about youth, friendships and sex. Read More
Outcomes: Reframing Responsibility for Well-Being This report outlines how to use research outcomes and indicators to improve the well-being of children, families and communities. Read More
