American Indian and Alaska Native Children in the 2000 Census This report utilizes census data to examine how the American Indian population is changing — and growing. It is part of a series of papers on the 2000 census prepared for the nationwide network of KIDS COUNT projects. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2008 Responsible Redevelopment Means Much More Than Better Buildings This issue of Casey Connects focuses on responsible redevelopment and how the Annie E. Casey Foundation is investing in better buildings and — even more — broader opportunities and benefits for residents in distressed neighborhoods. Smaller stories introduce Casey’s online juvenile justice reform helpline plus 7 movers and shakers who are advancing the Foundation’s work. Read More
Working Hard, Falling Short America’s Working Families and the Pursuit of Economic Security Too many American families are struggling to get by, advance to the middle class and provide a secure future for their children. This report takes a hard look at why so many working families are struggling, how state and federal policies are falling short, and what we can do to prevent the pursuit of the American dream from becoming a national nightmare. Read More
A Practical Guide to Documenting Influence and Leverage In Making Connections Communities This guide offers practical steps for capturing and documenting the effects of influence and leverage in Casey's Making Connections communities. Read More
A House of Cards: Refinancing the American Dream Borrowing to Make Ends Meet Due to ever-increasing financial pressures, families often depend on high-cost credit as a way to bridge the gap between stagnant or decreasing incomes and rising costs. This third brief in the Borrowing to Make Ends Meet series examines rising debt and debt burdens, as well as the consequences of leveraging equity. Read More
Bringing Promise to Washington, D.C. The DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative Working with partners ranging from residents to businesses to schools to assistance agencies, this Washington, D.C. collaborative is establishing the groundwork to keep kids healthy and in school from cradle to college. Read More
Casey Connects: Summer 2005 KIDS COUNT Message Highlights Barriers to Employment This issue of Casey Connects shares key findings on children and poverty from the 16th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book. It spotlights a KIDS COUNT essay that explores why parents may be struggling to find work and then tells readers about real-world efforts to help these parents support their families. The newsletter also highlights Casey’s first-ever Border KIDS COUNT report, which looks at child well-being in a 4-state stretch of communities along the Mexican border. Read More
Holding Schools Accountable Toolkit A Guide for People Working in Neighborhoods This publication offers communities a comprehensive set of tools — tips, references, stories, worksheets and more — aimed at helping neighborhoods hold schools accountable for student achievement. Read More
AdvoCasey: Spring 2002 Paul Revere Rides Again: Inside the Remarkable Rise of the Houston Public Schools This issue of AdvoCasey starts with an article examining the academic transformation of schools in Houston, then delivers a story on Chicago’s Child-Parent Centers before moving to Miami to spotlight innovative treatments for substance-using teens. The final story lands in Tulsa, Okla., and tells how a local nonprofit is helping working poor families avoid expensive tax preparation fees, maximize refunds and save for the future. AdvoCasey is a seasonal publication of the Foundation that covers some serious ground. Each themed issue spotlights programs and policies that have made measurable differences in the lives of kids and families. Read More
When Should the State Cease Parenting? Evidence from the Midwest Study This study presents the case for extending the age for federal foster care reimbursement to states from 18 to 21. Read More
