A Smart Investment in Human Capital How AchieveMission Helped the Corporation for Supportive Housing Increase Mission Impact This case study reveals one nonprofit’s experience with leadership development focused on mission strategy and how it felt to create sweeping internal changes with an eye toward securing greater impact. Read More
An Effective Approach to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice Detention Reform Brief 3 This brief discusses the plight of racial minorities in the juvenile justice system and how JDAI (Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative) made a difference at the time of this report. Read More
Peer Influence on Sexual Behavior What We Know About African American Teens Researchers are studying the bond between peers to better understand sexual behavior in black teens. This report reviews what we know — and all that we still don’t know — about the intersection of black youth, their friends and sex. Read More
Reducing the High School Dropout Rate This data brief, part of the KIDS COUNT series, outlines strategies for reducing the high school dropout rate. Read More
The Road to Better Results Targeting Capacity Building and Philanthropic Partnerships Actually showing that poor families are better off because of the work you do is not easy. Readers will find a Casey case history that shows how Results-Based Accountability (RBA) does it along with RBA definitions, timelines, leadership spotlights, lessons learned, practical tips and proven advice for creating a results-driven culture. Read More
In-Depth Case Studies of Authentic Youth Engagement in Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative Sites This report examines how the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative approaches youth engagement. It draws on more than 100 survey and interview responses across four sites to explore what authentically engaging youth looks like and how it benefits youth. It also shares recommendations for expanding the practice. Read More
Implementing ChildStat A “how-to” guide for child welfare and other client-serving systems ChildStat is a management accountability and quality improvement process created to examine New York City’s child welfare outcomes. This 28-page guide describes the history, goals and core features of the approach, along with lessons learned about implementation. Read More
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions A History of Collaboration This report traces how various funders—national foundations, smaller local foundations, and government agencies can work together to have an impact on key economic challenges. Such collaborations foster new possibilities in the workforce field and should encourage other funders to support similar efforts. Read More
Ten Years of the EITC Movement Making Work Pay Then and Now This report discusses why the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is an important credit for America’s working families because it encourages work and reduces poverty. Read More
Strengthening the Foundation Strategic Evidence Building for Two-Generation Approaches A new report by the Casey Foundation highlights the ups and downs of two-generation approaches. Interest in initiatives designed to meet the needs of parents and their children at the same time is increasing the demand for stronger research on what makes two-generation strategies successful and how funders can better evaluate them. Read More
