This report is a series of 50 state-specific papers providing information about the status of immigrant families in each state.
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Providence, Rhode Island 2015–18
Providence, Rhode Island, has adopted the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Evidence2Success framework, which champions the power of data and proven programs to improve the lives of children and youth. This document outlines the city’s three-year action plan for piloting the program in two neighborhoods. The goal? Prevent problems for young people in Providence communities before they happen, using effective public investments.
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Highest Rates Among Young Blacks and Children of Single Mothers in Rural America
This report examines poverty rates throughout the United States based on race and family structure for children of all ages as well as by place and region for children under age 6.
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How Sector Partnerships are Tackling Workforce Disparities
This report shares findings garnered from calls and interviews with more than 90 representatives of sector partnerships. It explores whether sector partnerships are addressing race-based disparities and what role these partnerships can play in helping to narrow race-based disparities in education, skills acquisition, employment and income.
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Promising Practices, A Guide for Policymakers and Practitioners
This report presents actual programs and services available for foster care youth to establish a pathway out of poverty to college and high-paying careers.
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This document, part of the Trauma Systems Therapy for Foster Care curriculum, includes four short surveys designed to assess what caregivers and agency staff knew at the onset of training — and what they learned as a result of the training. A fifth item, a simple feedback form, asks facilitators what worked well — and what didn’t click — during their training sessions.
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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.
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Places to Thrive
This issue of Casey Connects highlights how the Foundation is advancing two-generation strategies to achieve positive community change. It looks at large-scale, long-term efforts to break the cycle of poverty in Baltimore and Atlanta. It also tells how schools, families and communities across the country are working together to help third graders hit key reading milestones.
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Ten Years on the Front Lines of New Futures
This report candidly recalls Casey’s first attempt at system reform efforts at the community level. Through reflections from two of the leaders, the truth about this failed attempt becomes apparent along with the lessons that carried forward in Casey’s future community change work.
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Six Steps for Policymakers
This detailed, six-step guide tells state and local officials how to act, legislatively and administratively, to help America’s fathers help their children. At every step, it offers clear recommendations for promoting father involvement, examples from the front lines and resources for learning more.
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