The Need for Self-Evaluation Using Data to Guide Policy and Practice This 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
Health Insurance in Nonstandard Jobs and Small Firms Differences for Parents by Race and Ethnicity This brief explores health coverage by race, ethnicity and employer size, and how the 2009 bill could impact uninsured minority workers. Read More
A Doctor When We Need One Access to Healthcare in Wisconsin for Immigrant Children and Families Immigrant families face steep health care hurdles. This Wisconsin-based brief shares ways to ensure timely, quality care across geographic boundaries. Read More
Summary of Research Findings: Awareness, Use and Perceptions of KIDS COUNT Among Congressional Staff A KIDS COUNT Working Paper This report presents Congressional staff knowledge and usage of KIDS COUNT data. Read More
Using Local Data to Explore the Experiences and Needs of Children of Incarcerated Parents This report shares findings on merging data to study children of incarcerated parents in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Providence. Read More
States as Innovators in Low-Income Health Coverage State efforts expanded health coverage for low-income Americans, highlighting 13 states that exceeded legal requirements through innovative approaches. Read More
Resident Engagement and Leadership to Improve Results An International Tool Kit helping Children and Youth, Families and Communities This toolkit features case studies from six countries highlighting resident-driven change strategies that can be adapted to other communities. Read More
Moving Up Is A Steep Climb Parents’ Work and Children’s Welfare in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Jobs Initiative Researchers tracked 10 low-income families to explore how job mobility — or lack of it — impacts both parental employment and child well-being. Read More
Unlocking the Promise A Guide for Funders Interested in Transformational Grantmaking This guide helps funders make smarter, fairer grants and offers tools for grantees to improve proposals and drive transformative change. Read More
Financial Services in Making Connections Neighborhoods A financial analysis of residents’ survey responses on using banks, payday lenders, pawn shops and credit cards — plus handling financial crises. Read More