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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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Moving Families Toward Self-Sufficiency: Effective Case Management Strategies

December 2, 2007

This report summarizes an informational meeting between a Foundation-funded Making Connections grantee—Louisville, Kentucky—with peers from Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of the...

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Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Brochure

November 30, 2007

Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative works to improve lock-up conditions while vetting the types of kids needing to be detained.

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States Ranked on the Basis of Child Well-being for Children in Low-income Families

November 12, 2007

This paper examines state-level data on child well-being for low-income versus higher-income families. See how the two groups compare.

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Turning Curves, Achieving Results

November 1, 2007

The results-based accountability framework has allowed leaders and organizations to plan reforms that are strategic goal-oriented and effective. This report uses the framework...

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Unsuccessful In-Home Child Welfare Service Plans Following a Maltreatment Investigation

October 24, 2007

This report utilizes data pulled from a national study to analyze children who remained in their homes after an initial maltreatment investigation. It shows where racial and...

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Strengthening Workforce Policy

October 23, 2007

This report identifies five central problems that confront policymakers in attempting to improve workforce development programs – and how to address those problems.

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Adult Literacy Education In Immigrant Communities

October 11, 2007

This report recaps discussions from a September 2006 conference on adult literacy education in immigrant communities. It outlines strategies, priorities and collaboration...

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