Ensuring That Adoptions Succeed is in Everyone's Best Interest Failed adoptions are an increasing trend, and result in trauma to the children who are directly affected. This article makes the case for pre- and post-adoptive services to improve the likelihood of successful adoptions. Read More
Plain Talk to Reduce Teen Pregnancy The Story of a Community-Based Strategy to Reduce Teen Pregnancy This is the story of how five different communities worked to protect local youth from the risks of early sexual activity. This is the story of Plain Talk. Read More
Implementing Change in Child Welfare: Lessons from Family to Family This report uses data from focus groups with workers and foster parent to assess changes in attitudes and practices related to the implementation of the Family to Family initiative. Read More
Evaluating Comprehensive Community Change Report of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 1997 Research and Evaluation Conference The document provides a summary of a two-day meeting where researchers, evaluators and other key stakeholders discussed evaluating comprehensive community initiatives. Challenges, best practices and examples from experts are highlighted. Read More