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Assessing the KIDS COUNT Composite Index

August 11, 2003

Researchers ask if the 10-item KIDS COUNT Index is an effective gauge of child well-being. Read about their findings.

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Recent Changes in the Percent of Children Living in Single-mother Families

July 7, 2003

This paper shares data on America’s changing family structure, including how the share of kids living with single moms is shrinking. Explore the data.

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Casey Connects: Summer 2003

June 21, 2003

This issue of Casey Connects examines how America’s working poor pay more for staples and shares the Foundation’s recommendations for eliminating the devastating surcharge....

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Perceptions and Misperceptions of America’s Children

June 11, 2003

This report examines the print media’s role in fueling misperceptions about children. Read how newspapers may have fueled the confusion.

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AdvoCasey: Spring 2003

March 22, 2003

When it comes to America’s juvenile justice system, failure, waste and even abuse of troubled youth are rampant. The better news? Thanks to promising reform efforts and policy...

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The Unsolved Challenge of System Reform

March 14, 2003

Casey surveys the social service workers tackling the human service industry and reports on the biggest challenges they face at the time of this report. The report follows Casey...

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The Health of the Human Services Workforce

March 13, 2003

Human services workers are often under intense pressure with access to only few resources. This report identifies the gap between what human services workers are asked to do,...

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Lessons Learned: Tailoring Parental Engagement Programs for Diverse Populations

March 6, 2003

This report shares innovative ideas for partnering with a wide range of parents and families to enhance adolescent sexual health. It spotlights programs in four sites across the...

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Engaging Parents and Families In Adolescent Reproductive Health

January 24, 2003

This publication spotlights a wide range of real-world programs that enlist parents in supporting adolescent reproductive health. Readers will get a close look at 4 of these...

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