KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing the Child Poverty Rate This brief outlines five strategies for moving families out of poverty and toward financial stability. Read More
Faithful Citizenship Project: Congregational Profiles A Guide to Non-Partisan Voter Registration in Religious Congregations This report describes a faith-based voter registration initiative in eight communities. The initiative focused on congregations of varying denominations to help identify non-voters and register them to vote. Read More
Building More Effective Community Schools This report helped cities and site teams navigate education-related issues as part of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Making Connections initiative. It shares vital know-how, next steps, strategies and technical resources aimed at helping these groups advance a simple premise: Strong community schools = stronger families. Read More
Family, Friend and Neighbor Care Strengthening a Critical Resource to Help Young Children Succeed This KIDS COUNT Data Book essay explores a common type of child care known as family, friend and neighbor care. It shares real-world initiatives and expert advice aimed at strengthening this child care option. Read More
Generating Signals of Safety Facilitator’s Guide for Module Four of TST-FC This facilitator guide trains caregivers on using Trauma Systems Therapy to provide children with signals of safety. Read More
Helping Organizations Achieve Successful Leadership Transitions The success and stability of nonprofit leaders make a tremendous difference to the organizations they shepherd and the communities they serve. This discussion paper for small foundations addresses common issues in leadership transitions for nonprofit organizations. The guide includes ways in which small foundations can invest in this area, as well as discussion questions and additional resources. Read More
Funding Permanency Services A Guide to Leveraging Federal, State and Local Dollars This guide helps readers brush up on the finer points of child welfare funding. It also highlights how states and localities can dial back costly congregate care in favor of community-based permanency services for children and families. Read More
ARC Reflections Facilitator Guide to Session Seven Respond, Don't React This ARC Reflections Training Curriculum walks a facilitator — slide by slide — through each session’s content. Session seven helps facilitators show caregivers how to find and grow their ability to stay calm in the midst of trying circumstances. Caregivers learn to understand where behaviors come from and engage in strategies that work. Read More
Casey Connects: Summer 2008 Shining a Light on Poverty — and Efforts to Combat It This issue of Casey Connects highlights the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s big picture efforts to reduce poverty in America. In addition, readers will learn about Casey-supported initiatives aimed at curbing poverty in Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island. A smaller story outlines 2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book findings and recommendations related to juvenile justice reform. Read More
Insights From a Pandemic Reflections from the On Track to Career Success Project On Track to Career Success puts students on a path to academic and workplace success. Read about the initiative. Read More
