Broken Bonds Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Children with Incarcerated Parents Recent research indicates that parents in prison exert a unique influence on child outcomes. This literature review offers a synthesis of data and makes recommendations for those involved in research, policy and service delivery for this population. Read More
How Families Survive and Thrive in the American Indian and Alaska Native Community Seeing the Protective Rainbow: Family Resiliency in Native American Communities The study looks at unique resiliency themes, factors and characteristics that have allowed Alaskan and Native American peoples to thrive through social and political persecution. Read More
Understanding the Experiences and Needs of Children of Incarcerated Parents Views from Mentors This report details conversations from mentors of kids with parents in prison and how the prison time affects the kids. Read More
Hometown Prosperity Increasing Opportunity for DC's Low-Income Working Families The benefits of Washington, DC’s growing economic prosperity have bypassed the District’s working poor families. This report examines why the District’s economic recovery has eluded many low-income residents and what can be done about it. Read More
Wanted! A Narrative for Investing in Workforce Development As part of The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s two-year Workforce Narrative project, this report provides a framework for investing in workforce development policies and programs. 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
Sustaining Neighborhood Change The Power of Resident Leadership, Social Networks and Community Mobilization This report, focused on "authentic demand" and resident engagement, shows how Casey’s community change work is integrated into the neighborhoods for its Making Connections initiative. Read More
Children of Incarcerated Parents Fact Sheet This fact sheet presents data on parents as prisoners, the affect this has on the children and how foster care plays a role. Read More
State-Level Detention Reform A Practice Guide for State Advisory Groups #3 This detention reform practice guide is specifically designed for State Advisory Groups overseeing the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), providing recommendations for ways to implement and lead an effective detention reform initiative. Read More
The Story of Family to Family The Early Years 1992-2006 An Initiative to Improve Child Welfare Systems This document explains why and how the Casey Foundation set out to improve child welfare systems and practices across the country and what the Foundation learned in the process. Read More