The 30 Million Word Gap The Role of Parent-Child Verbal Interaction in Language and Literacy Development This brief presents data showing that parents can help their child’s vocabulary development and increase critical thinking skills by engaging in frequent conversations. Read More
Reflections on Applying Principles of Equitable Evaluation The Annie E. Casey Foundation enlisted WestEd to conduct four evaluations over a two-year period. This document revisits WestEd’s work and the authors’ broader experiences conducting research and evaluation studies. Along the way, readers will explore three basic questions: What is equitable evaluation? How can it be applied? And: What have the authors learned about implementing equitable evaluation principles? Read More
The 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Profiles of Child Well-Being This 21st annual KIDS COUNT Data Book provides national and state-by-state information on the conditions of America’s children and families. Find out how kids are doing on ten key indicators of child well-being. Read More
Flipping the Script: White Privilege and Community Building This report defines and explores the issues of white privilege and racism across the United States in community building work. Read More
Considering Culture Building the Best Evidence-Based Practices for Children of Color This case study examines the role of culture in informing and enhancing efforts to level life’s playing field for children of color. Readers will learn how organizations are applying evidence-based practices in culturally relevant ways and how local programs are adopting nontraditional approaches to successfully serve communities of color. Considering Culture is the fourth installment in a five-part Race for Results case study series. Read More
2014 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Progress Report This publication provides a detailed update on the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. Read More
Core Principles for Engaging Young People in Community Change This report outlines 8 principles of engaging youth in social change. It begins with tips for designing a strong outreach strategy and ends with advice on creating opportunities for sustained access and influence. At each stop along the way, readers learn key ideas, real-world implementation details and reflection questions. The end goal is simple: Help organizations enable all youth — especially those least like to succeed without help — to drive powerful and positive community change. Read More
Release Planning for Successful Reentry A Guide for Corrections, Service Providers and Community Groups This report — a detailed how-to guide for improving release planning procedures — spells out the eight basic needs of all exiting prisoners and identifies some of the main challenges that correction agencies face in addressing each need. Even more, it gives readers specific recommendations for satisfying each exit-day essential to ensure that an individual’s transition from incarceration goes as smoothly as possible. Read More
The Kinship Diversion Debate Policy and Practice Implications for Children, Families and Child Welfare Agencies This report explores different perspectives on the practice of diverting children from child welfare to live with kin when they cannot remain with their families, and identifies critical components of an effective kinship care system. This analysis is based on the insights of more than 50 child welfare and judicial personnel, advocates and researchers. Read More
Florida's Employment Restrictions Based on Criminal Records Key Findings and Recommendations Based on Governor's Executive Order Requiring an Inventory of Florida's Employment Restrictions This report examines the barriers to employment for ex-offenders in Florida based on current law and practice, and recommends reforms to the system to improve opportunities for ex-offenders to find jobs. Read More
