The 2005 KIDS COUNT Data Book This KIDS COUNT Data Book provides a state-by-state statistical portrait of the educational, health, and economic conditions of American children. The essay examines four employment barriers that policymakers and others consider among the most difficult to overcome: substance abuse, domestic violence, a history of incarceration and depression. Read More
The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Achieving the Six Core Results This summary document describes how faith-based organizations can develop services and programs to meet the economic and other needs of low-income individuals and families living in their communities. Read More
Coming Home: From Prison to the Community with the Help of Faith This document summarizes what was learned about faith-based community re-entry programs from the multiple reports funded by the Foundation for its Making Connections initiative. It also highlights the impact incarceration has on the families of those who are incarcerated. Read More
Speak Up Tips on Advocacy for Publicly Funded Nonprofits Using real-life examples and offering practical tips, this guide outlines the reasons why nonprofit organizations of all sizes should engage in advocacy to help change laws, influence funding and improve service delivery to their constituents. Read More
Families as Primary Partners in their Child’s Development and School Readiness This tool kit aims to help communities partner with parents to enhance child development and school readiness. Its two-part approach involves: 1) developing parents as their child’s first teacher; and 2) engaging parents as decision makers and leaders. Read More
A Chartbook on Latino Adolescent Reproductive Health A Future With Promise This publication draws on a wide range of research to present education, immigration and health facts related to the sexual wellness of Latino youth. The goal is simple: Give readers a richer and more nuanced look into these teens’ lives while informing policy and practice to better support their reproductive health needs. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2004 Setting the Stage for Successful Reintegration After Prison This issue of Casey Connects spotlights the Foundation’s efforts on 2 fronts: 1) helping individuals reintegrate into society after prison, and 2) cultivating strong leaders who can help drive and sustain foster care reforms. Smaller stories highlight 6 Casey-celebrated movers and shakers and a Foundation-funded study that shows tax credits for the working poor benefit families in rural, suburban and urban areas alike. 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
Mentoring as a Family Strengthening Strategy Using a combination of case studies and Q&A with experienced professionals, this policy brief examines the potential of youth mentoring programs to engage parents and strengthen families. Read More
No Time to Be Sick Why Everyone Suffers When Workers Don’t Have Paid Sick Leave This report highlights the importance of paid sick leave in building a strong, healthy workforce. It tells how current benefits fall short, who still lacks access (nearly half of all private sector employees!), and what policymakers can do to expand paid sick leave programs in America. Read More
