Racial Equity Impact Assessment This two-page brief hits the highlights for racial change. It tells what a Racial Equity Impact Assessment is, why it’s important, and how decision makers can use this new tool to help reduce, eliminate and prevent racial inequities and discrimination. Read More
From COVID-19 Response to Comprehensive Change Policy Reforms to Equip Youth and Young Adults in Foster Care to Thrive This brief recommends federal policy reforms that build on temporary pandemic-relief measures to expand support for older youth in foster care. Read More
Four Approaches to Family Team Meetings A growing number of child welfare agencies use family team meetings to engage families in case-planning and decision making. While federal legislation encourages this practice, research has not yet identified which family team meeting models work best. This publication compares four family team meeting models that are supported by preliminary research. Read More
JDAI at 25 Insights From the Annual Results Reports This results report draws on eight years of data from Casey’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. It tells how participating sites have achieved significant and — in many cases — long-lasting reductions in rates of juvenile incarceration and juvenile crime. Read More
Outcomes: Reframing Responsibility for Well-Being This report outlines how to use research outcomes and indicators to improve the well-being of children, families and communities. Read More
African American Children in Foster Care Additional HHS Assistance Needed to Help States Reduce the Proportion in Care This study by the GAO analyzes the major factors influencing the proportion of African American children in care and the extent to which states and localities have implemented promising strategies. The study also examines was in which federal polices may have influenced African American representation in foster care. Read More
Mecklenburg County: Remaking a Child Welfare System Achieving Results, Advancing Equity and Improving the Lives of Children, Youth and Families Drawing on lessons from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this report shows child welfare leaders how to strengthen systems by eliminating racial disparities, preventing system involvement and prioritizing permanence. Read More
Founder Transitions Creating Good Endings and New Beginnings: A Guide for Executive Directors and Boards This guide examines the unique challenges presented by transitions involving founders or long-term executives. It provides clear advice for executives and their boards in confronting the complex issues these transitions present. Read More
Overstressed Kids Examining the Impact of Economic Insecurity on Children and Families This report takes all the factors associated with family economic stress and explain how they could affect the growth and development of children. Read More
Using Congregate Care What the Evidence Tells Us This report focuses on kids entering group settings for their first child welfare placement. It explores how likely this placement is, how long and stable it is, and how often it results in achieving permanence or a return to out-of-home care. Read More
