Race Matters: PowerPoint Presentation A slideshow on how unintentional inequities lead to racial prejudice, along with tips on how to use the Race Matters toolkit. Read More
Overstressed Kids Examining the Impact of Economic Insecurity on Children and Families This report takes all the factors associated with family economic stress and explain how they could affect the growth and development of children. Read More
Four Principles to Make Advanced Data Analytics Work for Children and Families This brief looks at the rise of advanced data analytics and explores the challenges and opportunities it creates for agencies. Learn four principles for the effective and equitable use of advanced analytics to develop better and fairer solutions for kids and families. Read More
Family-Engaged Case Planning A Practice Guide for Transforming Juvenile Probation This practice guide helps juvenile justice agencies implement family-engaged case planning in youth probation. Read it now. Read More
Race Matters: How to Talk About Race Here are tips from the Annie E. Casey Foundtion about how to engage in productive conversations about race. Read More
From COVID-19 Response to Comprehensive Change Policy Reforms to Equip Youth and Young Adults in Foster Care to Thrive This brief recommends federal policy reforms that build on temporary pandemic-relief measures to expand support for older youth in foster care. Read More
The Center for Working Families Framework A comprehensive approach to economic opportunity This report discusses the evolution and impact of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Center for Working Families framework, which is an integrated service delivery approach designed to help low-income families achieve financial security. Read More
Racial Equity Impact Assessment This two-page brief hits the highlights for racial change. It tells what a Racial Equity Impact Assessment is, why it’s important, and how decision makers can use this new tool to help reduce, eliminate and prevent racial inequities and discrimination. Read More
African American Children in Foster Care Additional HHS Assistance Needed to Help States Reduce the Proportion in Care This study by the GAO analyzes the major factors influencing the proportion of African American children in care and the extent to which states and localities have implemented promising strategies. The study also examines was in which federal polices may have influenced African American representation in foster care. Read More
Eight Principles to Transform Care for Young People in the Justice System This issue brief identifies eight principles that every juvenile justice system should embrace to transform care for youth in custody. Click here to learn more about serving young people. Read More