Blog Post
A two-page infographic describes the Casey Foundation's strategic coinvesting approach. Download to review lessons for both communities and funders gleaned from an evaluation of the seven-year effort.
Webinar
A webinar, hosted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Center for Urban Families, discussed recommendations for advancing program strategies and policies to help young fathers thrive. View the presentation.
Blog Post
Home visiting programs that partner with justice system-involved parents are gaining attention — and rightfully so. A growing body of research suggests that these initiatives are uniquely positioned to support the parents they serve.
Two recent reports funded by the Casey Foundation explore challenges faced by young parents, particularly mothers of color. The publications also share recommendations for how public systems and policy makers can enhance outcomes for these parents and their children.
This one-page resource, produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation during the coronavirus pandemic, offers helpful tips for young parents who are raising families at a stressful time.
For children and families of historically underrepresented communities, evidence-based programs that draw on cultural roots offer the greatest opportunities for success. This realization informs the work of Little Holy One, a project that utilizes a culturally oriented approach to curtail youth substance abuse and suicide at Montana’s Fort Peck Reservation.
Two evaluation reports document how communities participating in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Family-Centered Community Change™ initiative have grappled with broad trends in housing, education and transportation as they pursue new approaches to strengthening families.
Two reports funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation explore the benefits and challenges that young parents experience when they are working while in school or training. The publications, released by the Urban Institute, highlight the need for policies and programs that help young parents manage their busy schedules and afford their educations.
A Minnesota-based nonprofit is using culturally relevant approaches to improve student achievement and increase parent engagement.
This tool kit aims to help two-generation initiatives — programs that serve children and families together — harness data in their decision making, funding strategy and service delivery. Supplemental resources include a guiding framework, a brief that identifies elements of data capacity and an infographic that charts progress through the tool kit.
