A Formative Evaluation of the TICB Model and its Implementation in Potrero Hill
This evaluation examines the implications and impact of the Trauma Informed Community Building (TICB) model implemented in Potrero Hill communities as part of San Fransicso's HOPE SF initiative. The project is the nation’s first large-scale public housing revitalization project to acknowledge resident trauma and the role it plays during wide-scale community change efforts.
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An Issue Brief for the Annie E. Casey Foundation
This issue brief examines the two key elements needed to connect southern young adults with rewarding employment opportunities: engaging employers and youth. Case studies from six southern cities show how they are engaging employers and young people in ways that help the entire community.
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An Update on Juvenile Correctional Facility Violence
This report introduces new evidence on the widespread violence in juvenile detention centers. Learn more about the uncovered problems with juvenile detention centers in 39 states now.
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The Race for Results in Atlanta
This report examines Atlanta and highlights how place and race present barriers that keep kids, particularly those of color, from reaching their full potential.
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Data Brief
This brief shows the impact of the Opportunity Passport™ financial literacy campaign on youth leaving foster care.
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Giving Children in the Child Welfare System the Best Chance for Success
This KIDS COUNT policy report underscores a simple fact about childhood: Family matters. Yet, today in America, 57,000 children are still living in group placements. Readers will learn about limiting the role of residential treatment care to its intended purpose and how state and local leaders can work together to enhance family-oriented services and supports. The end goal? Brighter futures — and loving families — for some of our country’s most vulnerable children.
View the list of KIDS COUNT Outreach Partners, a network of organizations who help to promote KIDS COUNT data and its policy recommendations.
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One-Year Impact Findings from the Youth Villages Transitional Living Evaluation
This report presents MDRC’s evaluation of the Transitional Living program located in Tennessee and operated by Youth Villages.
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One City’s Approach to Strengthening its Most Vulnerable Families
Baltimore recently launched an innovative effort to fix its disconnected and disappointing system of home visiting services. The goal? Coordinate high-impact, evidence-based strategies aimed at helping the city’s most fragile families — and especially its youngest residents — lead healthier, successful lives.
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This report identifies 24 policy and practice recommendations for lawmakers to consider as they work to improve the lives of youth moving through and out of foster care. It is a product of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.
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Providence, Rhode Island 2015–18
Providence, Rhode Island, has adopted the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Evidence2Success framework, which champions the power of data and proven programs to improve the lives of children and youth. This document outlines the city’s three-year action plan for piloting the program in two neighborhoods. The goal? Prevent problems for young people in Providence communities before they happen, using effective public investments.
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