Helping Children Aging Out of Foster Care Programs Prepare for Independence When youths "age out" of foster care programs, they do not possess the skills to thrive on their own. This guide provides suggestions on ways you can invest in foster kids aging out, questions for general discussion and where to find additional information and resources. Read More
START: A Child Welfare Model for Drug-Affected Families The Challenge of Drug Abuse in Child Welfare, Part Three This document highlights the work of the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. START is a program that incorporates addiction-services treatment, good child welfare practice, and family preservation into case management. Read More
Children and Families with Incarcerated Parents Exploring Development in the Field and Opportunities for Growth In 2007, the Annie E. Casey Foundation convened two teams of experts to discuss parental incarceration and its impact on families. Beyond summarizing the key lessons from these sessions, this report also spells out what we still need to learn about the issue, where we can be doing more and how the Foundation has already invested in aiding these vulnerable children and families. Read More
Building on Strength: Positive Youth Development in Juvenile Justice Programs This report summarizes observations and conclusions from six juvenile justice programs working to improve their intervention approaches. Read More
Quality Case Planning with Young Adults in Extended Foster Care This issue brief identifies key elements to quality child welfare case planning for young adults in extended care. It makes a clear case for rethinking traditional approaches, starting early and empowering youth to take the planning lead. Read More
Shared Prosperity, Stronger Regions An Agenda for Rebuilding America's Older Core Cities This report explores the opportunities and challenges confronting older core cities by looking closely at five of them: Baltimore, Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Read More
Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth Outcomes at Age 26 This report, a product of the Midwest Study, analyzes how former foster care youth are faring at age 26. It reviews survey results on a wide range of issues — everything from employment records and academic experiences to family relationships and pregnancy rates. Read More
Kinship Process Mapping - Executive Overview Improving Practice in Kinship Care: Executive Overview Kinship process mapping offers child welfare leaders valuable insight into how agency practices engage extended family networks to care for and protect children who cannot safely live with their parents. Read More
Making Detention Reform Work for Girls A Guide to Juvenile Justice Reform #5 Casey’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) produced a practical, detailed, how-to guide to tackle the issue of girls held in detention facilities and get true detention reform for girls started in JDAI sites. Read More
Barriers and Promising Approaches to Workforce and Youth Development for Young Offenders The document provides information about serving young offenders, including the focus of the juvenile justice system and how youth development approaches are useful in working with this population. It includes examples of promising programs and policies targeting court-involved youth. Read More