The 2005 KIDS COUNT Data Book This KIDS COUNT Data Book provides a state-by-state statistical portrait of the educational, health, and economic conditions of American children. The essay examines four employment barriers that policymakers and others consider among the most difficult to overcome: substance abuse, domestic violence, a history of incarceration and depression. Read More
Partnering for Equity 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. Read More
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities for School Readiness This fact sheet offers a quick source for analysis and strategies related to issues of racial inequity surrounding school readiness. Read More
The Eye of the Storm 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. Read More
The Working Poor Families Project Strengthening Workplace Education Program Policies to Enable Low-Wage Workers' Advancement This policy brief revisits a few programs covered in an earlier report on workplace education programs, and highlights other programs that improve basic skills, literacy and english language skills. Read More
School to Career and Postsecondary Education for Foster Care Youth 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. Read More
Responsible Redevelopment in East Baltimore This report outlines the goals, strategies and progress of the East Baltimore, Maryland, Revitalization Initiative. Read More
Child and Youth Emergency Mental Health Care A National Problem What happens when kids visit hospital emergency rooms for behavioral health concerns? Spoiler alert: The results aren’t pretty. This report spells out exactly how America’s emergency departments are failing young behavioral health patients — and outlines a 10-part, policy-driven prescription for change. Read More
Mentoring Former Prisoners A Guide for Reentry Programs This manual outlines the process for establishing, implementing and sustaining a workable mentoring program that supports former prisoner to community reentry services. Read More
Improving Immigrant Access to Workforce Services: Partnerships, Practices, and Policies This report outlines challenges and shares actionable ideas on how the immigrant-serving and workforce development fields could form partnerships to improve policies and practices to connect immigrants with skill-building and career-advancement opportunities. The report aims to contribute to the emerging national conversation about these issues. Read More
