Good Policy Requires Good Data Assessing Child Well-Being in Every State This brief promotes the National Survey of Children’s Health as a key tool to improve state-level data for child welfare policy and program success. Read More
Strengthening Rural Families: P-3 Community Foundation Building a Community Coalition to Advance Rural Family Economic Success This brief describes how a community foundation was started to address the needs of the working poor in rural Florida. Read More
A Jobs Initiative Research Brief Approaches to Measuring and Tracking Career Advancement This brief explores the findings of data collected over an eight-year period on thousands of people placed in jobs through Casey’s Jobs Initiative. Read More
Relationships Matter How Agencies Can Support Family and Social Network Development This report highlights how two groups use social networks to support vulnerable families, based on participant feedback and real-world practice. Read More
Feeding Our Future Growing Up Healthy with WIC This brief highlights the impact of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) on very young children. Read More
Family Circles, Sharing Our Experiences Engaging Residents in Family-Strengthening Efforts This paper describes using study circles to engage residents in three Making Connections initiative neighborhoods. Read More
A Guide to Housing Related Opportunities for Making Connections Communities American Recovery and Reinvestment Act This guide outlines how Making Connections communities can structure inquiries to access the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for housing. Read More
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative 2011 Annual Results Report This document presents data trends and reports program impact for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative as of 2011. Read More
Walking our Talk in the Neighborhoods; Family to Family Tools Partnerships Between Professional and Natural Helpers, Part Three This paper shows how to create healthy reform for kids and families in the child welfare system by presenting pros and cons of neighborhood partnerships. Read More
Federal Programs for Addressing Low-Income Housing Needs A Policy Primer This report reviews federal rental aid, who it serves and key housing policy challenges at local, state and national levels. Read More
