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
Changing the Odds (2024) Comprehensive Solutions for Atlanta’s Future Comprehensive solutions are helping Atlanta make progress on racial equity. See updated data on Atlanta and the solutions driving change. 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
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
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
The 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Profiles of Child Well-Being According to data released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation in its 2011 KIDS COUNT ® Data Book, over the past decade there has been a significant decline in economic well-being for low-income children and families. Data also reveal the impact of the job and foreclosure crisis on children. This year's message explores how children and families are faring in the wake of the recession and why it matters to help kids reach their full potential to become part of a robust economy and society. To find more information related to the KIDS COUNT Data Book, or to create your own customized maps, graphs, or charts, visit the KIDS COUNT Data Center. Read More
New Insights on State Kinship Diversion Policies Part Three of Family Ties: Analysis from a State-by-state Survey of Kinship Care Policies Kinship diversion can help keep kids out of foster care. Review state policies and understand why engaging family in these arrangements matters. 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
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
Structural Racism and Community Building Race as an underlying, invisible barrier to true equality in the United States is examined and explained. Read More
