Using an Investment Approach to Grantmaking Lessons Learned from the Casey Foundation's Jobs Initiative This report explores the challenges, similarities and differences among local and national investors in workforce development initiatives. Read More
Rural Children Are More Likely to Live in Cohabiting Couple Households This brief shares data on children in cohabiting households and the characteristics of those homes, based on Census data from 1995 to 2006. Read More
Youth Count Exploring How KIDS COUNT Grantees Address Youth Issues This report shares how 12 KIDS COUNT grantees are advancing youth policy and advocacy through shared strategies, challenges and lessons across the U.S. 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
Casey in Baltimore: Creating Opportunities for Better-Paying Jobs and Financial Security for Families Creating Successful Futures for Children and Families This report spotlights Casey’s work in Baltimore to strengthen families and support at-risk kids, part of a broader series on urban initiatives nationwide. Read More
Policy Matters: Setting and Measuring Benchmarks for State Policies This paper shares policy ideas to improve health for low-income families and kids and offers benchmarks to assess state policies and programs. Read More
Expanding College and Job-Skills Opportunities in Western Maine Strengthening Rural Families Franklin County, Maine, is rebuilding through leaders bringing training and residents stepping up to learn new skills and careers. Read More
Investing in the Adult Workforce, Workforce Narrative Project An Opportunity to Improve Children's Life Chances This paper compares job training and education programs designed to help low-income parents boost earnings and improve outcomes for their children. Read More
Elevating Youth Engagement A Training Curriculum for Meaningful Partnership With Young People in Foster Care Learn step-by-step how youth and adults can partner to strengthen child welfare systems through authentic engagement and shared leadership. Read More
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative 2012 Annual Results Report This report highlights 20 years of JDAI reforms using data from 112 sites — showing big progress in reducing youth detention and inspiring further action. Read More