Metropolitan Contexts for Community Initiatives Contrasts in a Turbulent Decade, Revised Draft The purpose of this statistical report is to illustrate the conditions and trends that have plagued America’s metropolitan areas during the 2000s to give community planners a basis for thinking about the implications for their future work. Read More
A Path Less Traveled Reflections on Making Connections This report includes observations and insights from Casey Foundation senior staff who served as local site team leaders as well as local site coordinators, during the Foundation’s 10-year Making Connections community change initiative. Read More
Ranking States Based on Improvement in Child Well-Being During the 1990s This report utilizes a new index to examine state-level improvements in child well-being over time. See how each state ranked. Read More
Expanding JDAI's Focus to Reduce Commitments and Placements: Program Summary Demonstrating that Jurisdictions can Respond to Delinquent Behavior in ways that are More Effective,Fairer, Safer and Less Costly Each year in the United States, thousands of children are placed inappropriately and unnecessarily into youth corrections facilities and various forms of congregate residential placements. Read More
The High Cost of Being Poor Issue Brief #7 Child Care Subsidies This brief explores one topic: child care subsidies in Virginia. It examines who’s eligible and how the state can do better to make child care and school more affordable for working parents in need. It is both a product of the Casey Foundation’s “The High Cost of Being Poor” forums and the seventh installment in a series that shares strategies on advocating for low-income families across America. Read More
Understanding the State of Knowledge of Youth Engagement Financing and Sustainability This report provides critical information on the costs, funding sources, financing strategies and sustainability of youth engagement programs. It outlines clear ways for funders get involved — including an urgent call to mobilize experts who can help these programs secure long-term, financial success. The end goal is simple: Give these programs the advantage that they need to continue empowering youth to shape their lives, strengthen their communities and build a brighter tomorrow. Read More
Health Insurance in Nonstandard Jobs and Small Firms Differences for Parents by Race and Ethnicity This brief looks at current health insurance coverage by race, ethnicity and size of employer, and how the proposed 2009 federal health insurance coverage bill would affect minority uninsured workers. Read More
Youth Count Exploring How KIDS COUNT Grantees Address Youth Issues This report examines how 12 KIDS COUNT grantees are working to advance policies and practices for older youth. It draws on interviews and document reviews to identify common issues, challenges and strategies related to pushing the youth advocacy agenda forward across the country. Read More
State Legislative Leaders' Perceptions of KIDS COUNT Summary of Research Findings This report recaps results from a survey offered to 333 state legislative leaders and devoted to one topic: KIDS COUNT. Readers will learn what the lawmakers think about KIDS COUNT, what they like and don’t like, and exactly how they use the KIDS COUNT Data Book in the legislative arena to help build a brighter, fairer landscape for America’s children. Read More
Recent Changes in the Percent of Children Living in Single-mother Families This paper shares data on America’s changing family structure, including how the share of kids living with single moms is shrinking. Explore the data. Read More
