Steps Toward Safety Improving Systemic and Community Responses for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence This report reviews a decade of work to support families facing domestic violence and outlines ongoing efforts to help them heal and find hope. Read More
The 2009 KIDS COUNT Data Brief The 2009 KIDS COUNT Brief highlights key indicators and mobile data tools to help improve child well-being across all U.S. states and territories. Read More
Getting Back on Track Effects of a Community College Program for Probationary Students This report examines the findings of an evaluation of two community college programs at Chaffey College in Southern California. Read More
Older Americans Working More, Retiring Less This brief outlines recent workforce trends for Americans age 65 and older by gender, education level, marital status, and rural versus urban setting. Read More
Workforce Development for Working Families A Solution in Search of Civic Commitment This Casey article explores how communities can build strong workforce efforts using lessons from the Foundation’s Jobs Initiative. Read More
Connecting the Dots: Growth, Work, and Prosperity This report maps out the findings and recommendations of groups in various sectors that have examined what it will take to build a stronger Connecticut. Read More
Exploring United Way Engagement in EITC Campaigns A Report to the Field This report shares EITC tips and strategies to help United Way sites nationwide support local campaigns and better serve vulnerable families. Read More
A Very Intense and Complex Balancing Act A Reflection by Former Making Connections Oakland Director Fred Blackwell This interview gives readers an inside look at the ups and downs of managing a foundation initiative at the local level. Read More
Education Policy and the Jobs Initiative: Part Three This brief — part of a series — shares Jobs Initiative results and what they mean for public policy, including Higher Ed Act reauthorization. Read More
Working Toward Wellness Telephone Care Management for Medicaid Recipients with Depression, 36 Months After Random Assignment This report reviews a RI program that used phone outreach to connect depressed parents on Medicaid with mental health care and tracked long-term impact. Read More
