Examining How JDAI Sites Interact with Native Youth and Tribes Funded by Casey Foundation, this report examines how Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative® (JDAI) sites interact with Native American youth and tribes to support appropriate cultural alternatives to detention. In addition to identifying areas of concern and best practices, the publication notes that sites across the nation are largely failing to utilize culturally relevant approaches and outreach efforts that meet the unique needs of American Indian youth. 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
Does Workforce Development Work? As part of The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s two-year Workforce Narrative project, this paper presents a comprehensive view of workforce development, including common pitfalls in considering the effectiveness of workforce development interventions. Read More
Roadblocks to Workforce Inclusion for Young Adult Immigrants Charting the Path Forward This report explores barriers that young immigrants face in the U.S. job market and how employers can support their success. Read it now. 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
Restoring Fathers to Families and Communities 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. Read More
Evidence2Success Action Plan 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. 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
Building Family Economic Success: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) This report serves as a quick primer on the Earned Income Tax Credit — what it is and why it matters to America’s hardworking families. Readers will also learn about a Casey-led campaign that succeeded in boosting the credit’s profile while securing more than $310 million in tax relief for low-income households. This document is one installment in a 10-part series, called Building Family Economic Success, that spotlights how the Annie E. Casey Foundation is helping to economically empower families across the country. Read More
The Child Population: First Data from the 2000 Census A Kids Count/PRB Report on the 2000 Census This report highlights data about American children from the 2000 U.S. Census, including demographic changes from the 1990s. Read More
