The New KIDS COUNT Index In 2012, the Annie E. Casey Foundation hit the refresh button on their longstanding, successful KIDS COUNT index. Learn what changed, why it matters and how the tool’s expanded scope is helping state-level advocates take an even sharper, deeper look at child welfare issues. Read More
Social Capital: Issue Brief #2 Building Quality Networks for Young People in Foster Care This brief discusses the meaning of social capital and how it affects the growth and development of kids in foster care. It’s part of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative issue brief series for youth engagement. Read More
Trauma Informed Practice With Young People in Foster Care Issue Brief #5 This issue brief defines trauma, then discusses the trauma foster kids may go through and how caregivers and social workers should be ready to help. Read More
The Lifelong Families Training Curriculum Training Manual This child welfare training manual presents a comprehensive 2-day curriculum on the Lifelong Families permanency model for social worker training. It includes agenda, assignments, presentations, handouts, daily modules with timetable and more. Read More
Enduring Assets The Financial Lives of Young People Transitioning from Foster Care This report examines the financials habits, perspectives, struggles and success of Opportunity Passport program participants. Developed by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, Opportunity Passport aims to offer critical financial practice and guidance to youth who are transitioning out of foster care. Read More
Authentic Youth Engagement Youth-Adult Partnerships This issue brief outlines how child welfare agencies can support both strong youth-adult partnerships and authentic youth engagement. The end goal is simple: Help young people in foster care become meaningfully invested — and connected — as they move toward adulthood. This publication is a product of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative. Read More
Promoting Development of Resilience Among Young People in Foster Care This issue brief outlines clear strategies and critical elements that child welfare service systems should adopt to promote the development of resilience among young adults in foster care. It is a product of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative. Read More
Building From Strength: Creating Opportunity in Greater Baltimore’s Next Economy This report discusses the impact current economic development has had on the type and quality of job growth in the greater Baltimore region and how raising the bar with a new approach that includes all workers impacts that assessment and future regional economic planning. Read More
Self-Inflicted Wounds Protecting Families and Our Economy from Bad Budget Choices This report compares several 2010 budget cutting proposals and how each will affect the United States population. Read More
Housing as a Platform for Formerly Incarcerated Persons Stable housing may be a short- and long-term solution for helping released prisoners successfully re-enter society, but more research is needed. Read More