Seeding the Field The Creation and Growth of the Center for Working Families Approach This report discusses the Casey Foundation’s germination of a new approach to helping the poor find the social, financial and economic help available to them in a one-stop shopping environment – a new concept at the time. Read More
When Child Welfare Works: A Working Paper A Proposal to Finance Best Practices This report discusses the federal financing policy changes needed to make permanence an affordable priority for state child welfare agencies. Read More
Borrowing to Make Ends Meet: The Growth of Credit Card Debt in the '90s This study is the first report in a series examining the relationship between credit card debt and economic security in the United States. Read More
Re-examining the Foster Care Review Process Extended Foster Care as a Catalyst for Improved Practices and Better Outcomes This brief gives government jurisdictions advice and ideas on implementing quality oversight and review processes for young adults in extended foster care. It is a product of Success Beyond 18, a national campaign by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative aimed at forging a better path for young people who are transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Extending Foster Care Beyond 18: Getting Started Thanks to the Fostering Connections Act, states have an unprecedented opportunity to expand foster care support beyond the age of 18. This brief helps leaders navigate the new law, design effective programs for young adults and estimate the fiscal impact of extending their state’s foster care finish line. Read More
Achieving the Anchor Promise Improving Outcomes for Low-Income Children, Families and Communities Interviews with anchor institutions (hospitals, universities, etc.), government leaders and community leaders help establish common ground for measuring the potential impact large businesses could have on surrounding neighborhoods. Read More
The Anchor Dashboard Aligning Institutional Practice to Meet Low-Income Community Needs Funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, this document accompanies Achieving the Anchor Promise: Improving Outcomes for Low-Income Children, Families and Communities, and provides infomation on dashboard indicators connected to anchor institutions. Read More
The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Trends in Child Well-Being Tracking 16 indicators of child well-being, the 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book finds that children in the United States continue to make gains in the areas of education and health despite a growing poverty rate. This year’s Data Book also offers expanded coverage of America’s youngest children, adding to the ongoing national conversation on early childhood education. Read More
Cost Avoidance The Business Case for Investing in Youth Aging Out of Foster Care This issue brief highlights the financial price tag to taxpayers of poor outcomes among youth exiting foster care. It analyzes costs in three areas: education, parenthood and justice system involvement. Read More
Success Beyond 18: A Better Path for Young People Transitioning from Foster Care to Adulthood This report outlines how we can transform our foster care system — and effectively advance policies and practices — to help young adults who are transitioning out of foster care. More specifically: It calls for extending care options to age 21, offering youth developmentally-appropriate services and supports and engaging adolescents in forging their path to adulthood. Read More