Publications

Repealing the Hidden Tax

March 21, 2002

A Tulsa nonprofit helps low-income families avoid costly tax prep, maximize refunds and save — featured in a 2002 issue of AdvoCasey.

On the Road

March 6, 2002

This report highlights seven promising car ownership programs that boost mobility and job access for low-income and welfare-dependent individuals.

Providing the Missing Link

March 3, 2002

This report presents a model for implementing a neighborhood-focused workforce development strategy.

Safety First: Dealing with the Daily Challenges of Child Welfare

March 2, 2002

This manual discusses tools, skills and issues related to safety for child welfare professionals who work with families in their homes and neighborhoods.

Learning from the Journey

February 25, 2002

This paper shares lessons from Casey’s Rebuilding Communities Initiative, aimed at turning troubled neighborhoods into safe places for families.

Making Fathers Count

February 21, 2002

This report traces the responsible fatherhood movement’s history, achievements and ongoing policy, research and funding challenges.

The Right Start for America’s Newborns

January 30, 2002

This report updates Right Start data, tracking eight healthy birth measures from 1990–1999 across states and the 50 largest U.S. cities.

Barriers and Promising Approaches to Workforce and Youth Development for Young Offenders

January 5, 2002

This report shares strategies and programs that support court-involved youth through development-based approaches and juvenile justice insights.

Not Quite Chaos

January 2, 2002

This report presents two guides to help turn community-building into a more structured and sustainable practice, using lessons from Denver’s initiative.