How Human Services Programs and Their Clients Can Benefit from National Health Reform Legislation This report shows how the Affordable Care Act helps agencies streamline systems so low-income families get all the services they’re eligible for. Read More
Improve the Nation's Data on Children and Families The Annie E. Casey Foundation Issue Brief The Casey Foundation recommends updating data systems to better track poverty rates and support more effective poverty reduction policies. Read More
A Path Less Traveled Reflections on Making Connections This report shares insights from Casey staff and site leaders during the Foundation’s 10-year Making Connections community change initiative. Read More
State Legislative Leaders' Perceptions of KIDS COUNT Summary of Research Findings This report shares how 333 lawmakers view and use KIDS COUNT data — shaping policy to create a brighter, fairer future for America’s children. Read More
From Punishment to Prevention A Better Approach to Addressing Youth Gun Possession The youth justice system can improve its handling of youth gun possession cases. Get practice recommendations. Read More
Building an Alliance Around the Needs of Women and Girls This case study shows how a champion funder formed an effective collaborative to help females in Des Moines during Casey’s Making Connections project. Read More
Expanding JDAI's Focus to Reduce Commitments and Placements: Program Summary Demonstrating that Jurisdictions can Respond to Delinquent Behavior in ways that are More Effective,Fairer, Safer and Less Costly Each year in the U.S., thousands of kids are placed unnecessarily into youth corrections facilities and various forms of congregate residential placements. Read More
Data Quality in the Retrospective Reporting of Addresses This report tests two methods for fixing incomplete addresses in research data using info from White Center, WA, via Casey’s Making Connections. Read More
State Legislators’ Perceptions of Kids Count This report shares survey results on how lawmakers view KIDS COUNT — and how its data helps guide decisions for a brighter future for all children. Read More
Preliminary Research on Family Strengths This report explores existing research and research gaps related to documenting family strengths. Read the report to learn why strong families matter. Read More
