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Pursuit of the Dream

January 1, 2008

Using three real-life stories, this discussion guide illustrates ways in which common pitfalls prevent families from reaching better jobs, better opportunities and a better...

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Strengthening Rural Families

December 31, 2007

This brief illustrates how data collection and analysis can influence decisions to improve the well-being of low-income working families in Minnesota.

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When Should the State Cease Parenting?

December 28, 2007

This study presents the case for extending the age for federal foster care reimbursement to states from 18 to 21.

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Connecting the Dots: Growth, Work, and Prosperity

December 22, 2007

This report maps out the findings and recommendations of groups in various sectors — government, business, philanthropic and nonprofit — that have examined what it will take to...

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Casey Connects: Winter 2007

December 21, 2007

This issue of Casey Connects focuses on the quest to ensure that each and every young person exits foster care with a lifelong, caring connection. It’s a movement that is...

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Family Strengthening Writ Large

December 11, 2007

This report advocates a simple premise: Strong families = positive outcomes for children.

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The Dangers of Detention

December 9, 2007

This policy brief looks at the consequences of detention on kids and communities and the positive results coming from Casey’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI).

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Summary of Research Findings: Awareness, Use and Perceptions of KIDS COUNT Among Congressional Staff

December 7, 2007

This report presents Congressional staff knowledge and usage of KIDS COUNT data.

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A Guide to Measuring Advocacy and Policy

December 6, 2007

The Foundation commissioned this how-to guide for policy outcome evalution because measuring the impact of grant-maker dollars on large-scale social change is difficult at best.

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