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Data on Children in Foster Care From the Census Bureau

June 1, 2008

This paper utilizes census data to identify key and defining characteristics of households raising kids in foster care. Read more on the research.

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Unlocking the Promise

May 4, 2008

This assessment guide aims to help funders make smarter—and fairer—grantmaking decisions. It shares specific questions to ask and plan examples to consider in pursuit of...

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Using Local Data to Explore the Experiences and Needs of Children of Incarcerated Parents

May 1, 2008

The Urban Institute partnered with organizations in Chicago, Illinois; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Providence, Rhode Island to merge local and state level criminal justice and...

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Building an Alliance Around the Needs of Women and Girls

April 30, 2008

This case study shows how a champion funder formed an effective collaborative to help females in Des Moines, Iowa during Casey’s Making Connections project.

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A Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime

April 24, 2008

This study explores the stories and support systems of 29 individuals who recently exited foster care. Readers will learn how these participants feel about family, what their...

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ROAD: Creating Community to Cope with Depression

April 21, 2008

This 10-page report introduces Reaching Out About Depression (ROAD), an innovative program that utilizes peer support, social activism and education to empower and assist...

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Helping Grandparents Raise Grandchildren Who Succeed

April 2, 2008

The building blocks of the American family are changing. Currently, millions of grandparents across the country are raising their grandchildren — and this demographic is...

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Helping Children Aging Out of Foster Care Programs Prepare for Independence

April 1, 2008

When youths "age out" of foster care programs, they do not possess the skills to thrive on their own. This guide provides suggestions on ways you can invest in foster kids aging...

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Parental Incarceration and Child Wellbeing in Fragile Families

April 1, 2008

This brief summarizes family economic, family stability and child development outcomes based on a multi-year national study of fragile families.

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