A Guide to Measuring Advocacy and Policy The Foundation commissioned this how-to guide for policy outcome evalution because measuring the impact of grant-maker dollars on large-scale social change is difficult at best. Read More
Building Leaderful Organizations Succession Planning for Nonprofits This publication presents emergency succession planning tools (an important “risk management” practice). It offers executive directors guidance on when and how to leave an organization, and includes suggestions for boards to assure the sustainability of their organizations. Read More
Opening Doors for Young Parents This report reminds policymakers and child advocates of the barriers that young families face. It examines national and state-level trends — highlighting areas of opportunity and concern — and then shares potential solutions that can help these families thrive. Read More
The Adolescent Brain and Foster Care New Research and its Implications for Young People Transitioning from Foster Care This report looks at evidence that the adolescent brain can be successfully “rewired” during and beyond the teenage years, making the case for foster care reform. Read More
The First Eight Years Giving Kids a Foundation for Lifetime Success This KIDS COUNT policy report makes the case for investing in an integrated and comprehensive solution to meet the developmental needs of all children through age 8, Read More
Juvenile Justice: Young People and Restorative Justice This paper examines restorative justice models and tells why more states are using them in juvenile justice policy. Read the report. Read More
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
The Opportunity Passport Building Assets for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care This report shares select statistics and stories from the Opportunity Passport’s first five years. Readers will learn how the program — developed by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative — is connecting young people with essential financial opportunities as they transition from foster care. Read More
Early Reading Proficiency in the United States A KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot Although reading proficiency rates have improved for most demographic groups over the past decade, large disparities still exist. This KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot provides an update on how fourth graders are faring in reading. Read More
Putting Family First Developing an Evidence-Based Child Welfare Preventive Practice Model This paper provides guidance for state child welfare agencies on what to consider when developing a preventive practice model that aligns with the requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act. Learn how to address the unique needs of families and ensure the quality of programs and practices. Read More
