The Dangers of Detention The Impact of Incarcerating Youth in Detention and Other Secure Facilities This policy brief looks at the consequences of detention on kids and communities and the positive results coming from Casey’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). Read More
Summary of Research Findings: Awareness, Use and Perceptions of KIDS COUNT Among Congressional Staff A KIDS COUNT Working Paper This report presents Congressional staff knowledge and usage of KIDS COUNT data. Read More
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
Moving Families Toward Self-Sufficiency: Effective Case Management Strategies A Making Connections Peer Technical Assistance Match Between Louisville, Kentucky and Chicago, Illinois This report summarizes an informational meeting between a Foundation-funded Making Connections grantee—Louisville, Kentucky—with peers from Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of the technical assistance match was to learn about Chicago’s HOPE VI housing revitalization efforts, with an emphasis on case management approaches for families affected by housing revitalization. Read More
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Brochure A Successful Approach to Comprehensive Reform Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative works to improve lock-up conditions while vetting the types of kids needing to be detained. Read More
States Ranked on the Basis of Child Well-being for Children in Low-income Families This paper examines state-level data on child well-being for low-income versus higher-income families. See how the two groups compare. Read More
Turning Curves, Achieving Results Children and Family Fellowship The results-based accountability framework has allowed leaders and organizations to plan reforms that are strategic goal-oriented and effective. This report uses the framework to examine how Casey Fellows have assisted the human services sector in making effective change. Read More
Unsuccessful In-Home Child Welfare Service Plans Following a Maltreatment Investigation Racial and Ethnic Differences This report utilizes data pulled from a national study to analyze children who remained in their homes after an initial maltreatment investigation. It shows where racial and ethnic differences do — and do not — exist when these families are re-investigated for child maltreatment. Read More
Strengthening Workforce Policy Applying the Lessons of the Jobs Initiative to Five Key Challenges This report identifies five central problems that confront policymakers in attempting to improve workforce development programs – and how to address those problems. Read More
Adult Literacy Education In Immigrant Communities Identifying Policy and Program Priorities for Helping Newcomers Learn English This report recaps discussions from a September 2006 conference on adult literacy education in immigrant communities. It outlines strategies, priorities and collaboration opportunities aimed at helping our nation’s newest members learn English and — in turn — pursue deeper community bonds and brighter economic futures. Read More
