Encouraging Positive Parenting in Early Childhood: Lessons From a Community Change Initiative Public/Private Ventures; Child Trends Walker, Karen E.; Amy Arbreton; Chelsea Farley; Sarah Pepper Published: January 2012 Examines the failure of the Children's Futures initiative to improve parenting practices citywide; potential reasons, including loose implementation and varied quality of instructional strategies; and lessons for funders, implementers, and evaluators. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Child Trends Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(45 pages; 405KB; PDF)
Overlooked and Underpaid: Number of Low-Income Working Families Increases to 10.2 Million Working Poor Families Project Roberts, Brandon; Mark Mather; Deborah Povich Published: December 2011 Highlights 2007-10 trends in the number and percentage of working families with incomes below 200 percent of the poverty line by state and race/ethnicity, as well as the number of children affected. Examines income inequality by quintile and implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 387KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Heinz Endowments Published: 2010 Contains president's message, foundation history, 2009 grants list, financial summary, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(14 pages; 236KB; PDF)
Teens, Kindness and Cruelty on Social Network Sites Pew Internet & American Life Project; Family Online Safety Institute; Cable in the Classroom Published: November 2011 Analyzes survey findings about how teenagers navigate the world of "digital citizenship," including experiences of, reactions to, and sources of advice about online cruelty; privacy controls and practices; and levels of parental regulation. Funder(s): Cable in the Classroom, Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Family Online Safety Institute Subject(s): Children and Youth; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
Advice to a New Child Services Leader Annie E. Casey Foundation Payne, James W. Published: December 2011 Offers advice to new leaders of child services agencies in the areas of leadership, administration, communication, and data. Discusses developing a strategy for change, building a management team, working with the media, and measuring workload. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.46MB; PDF)
Physical Activity, Overweight and Obesity Among Latino Youth Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: December 2011 Highlights rates of physical activity and overweight and obesity among Latino youth compared with other groups; the role of environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural factors; and policy implications and interventions for increasing physical activity. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Addressing Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity Among Latino Youth Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: December 2011 Examines the environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural factors that affect nutrition and overweight and obesity rates among Latino youth, including limited access to healthy foods, high food insecurity rates, and traditional infant and toddler feeding. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.53MB; PDF)
Influence of Media on Overweight and Obesity Among Latino Youth Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: December 2011 Outlines findings about how media marketing affects the health-related behaviors of Latino youth, including trends in television viewing, fast-food advertisement in low-income Latino communities, and snacking and caloric intake. Lists policy implications. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 1.06MB; PDF)
When a Parent Is Incarcerated: A Primer for Social Workers Annie E. Casey Foundation Lincroft, Yali; Ken Borelli Published: December 2011 Offers guidance on meeting the needs of children of incarcerated parents, including reducing trauma, engaging incarcerated parents, re-entry planning, addressing domestic violence, and issues for parents in deportation proceedings. Includes resource list. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(37 pages; 587KB; PDF)
Notorious to Notable: The Crucial Role of the Philanthropic Community in Transforming the Juvenile Justice System in Washington, D.C. Moriah Fund; Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust; Meyer Foundation; Public Welfare Foundation Published: December 2011 Describes how foundations helped transform the district's juvenile justice system, replacing a large prison with a smaller facility designed for rehabilitation and development, and reduced recidivism using community-based alternatives. Outlines lessons. Funder(s): Carter & Melissa Cafritz Trust, Meyer Memorial Trust, Moriah Fund, Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(40 pages; 4.36MB; PDF)
Improving School Foods Through the Team Nutrition Program: New Findings From U.S. Elementary Schools Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2011 Highlights findings about participation in the USDA initiative. Compares the availability of fresh fruit, whole grains, salads, and low-fat milk, as well as salty snacks, baked goods, and ice cream by year and in participant and non-participant schools. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 207KB; PDF)
Summer Learning: A New Vision for Supporting Students in Summer Programs National Association of State Boards of Education Sun, Chris Published: November 2011 Provides a policy discussion guide on summer learning programs, including an overview of the issue of summer learning loss, the impact of programs on student outcomes, effective programs, and state-level actions to support them. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(16 pages; 445KB; PDF)
Child Abuse Programme: What We're Learning Oak Foundation Published: November 2011 Outlines Oak's efforts to learn from children, families, communities, and programs about improving practice and policy; strategies for engagement in prevention; community efforts to protect children; risk factors; and approaches to child participation. Funder(s): Oak Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 269KB; PDF)
Trouble in Toyland: The 26th Annual Survey of Toy Safety U.S. PIRG Education Fund Published: November 2011 Presents findings on toys that may pose choking hazards, are excessively loud, or contain lead, phthalates, or other toxins. Outlines federal standards and makes recommendations for consumers, policy makers, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Funder(s): Bauman Family Foundation, Inc., Consumer Reports Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 3.76MB; PDF)
Educate Every Child: Promoting Positive Solutions to School Discipline in Virginia Legal Aid Justice Center Published: November 2011 Explains how suspension and expulsion for minor misbehavior leads to lower achievement, higher dropout rates, and more contact with juvenile justice. Calls for evidence-based alternatives, incentives to reduce school exclusion, and data collection. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(19 pages; 670KB; PDF)
The Casey Family Services Longitudinal Study of Foster Youth Development Casey Family Services Published: November 2011 Compares educational, work, health, and other outcomes for 19-year-olds who were in foster care via CFS with outcomes for those in public child welfare and a national sample. Compares those with legally permanent homes and those in long-term foster care. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 442KB; DOC)
A Patchwork of Progress UCLA Center for Health Policy Research; California Center for Public Health Advocacy Babey, Susan H.; Amanda Bloom; Allison L. Diamant; Harold Goldstein; Joelle Wolstein Published: November 2011 Outlines changes in childhood obesity and overweight rates in California between 2005 and 2010 by county. Considers implications of regional variations, including public policy options for promoting healthy diets and physical activity. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): California Center for Public Health Advocacy Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Public Health Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(80 pages; 1.89MB; PDF)
Young Adult Outcomes of Youth Exiting Dependent or Delinquent Care in Los Angeles County Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Culhane, Dennis P.; Thomas Byrne; Stephen Metraux; Manuel Moreno; Max Stevens; Halil Toros Published: November 2011 Compares educational, employment, health, mental health, criminal justice, and public welfare outcomes for youth who age out of foster care, those who exit the juvenile probation system, and those who were involved in both systems. Considers implications. Funder(s): Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(125 pages; 1.07MB; PDF)
Shattered Families: The Perilous Intersection of Immigration Enforcement and the Child Welfare System Applied Research Center Wessler, Seth Freed Published: November 2011 Examines how systemic biases in government practices, lack of legal protections, and limited expertise on the part of child welfare services exacerbate the trauma of separation following parents' detention and deportation and prevent family reunification. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(65 pages; 1.70MB; PDF)
Learning While Doing in the Human Services Sector: Becoming a Learning Organization Through Organizational Change Annie E. Casey Foundation; Casey Family Services Published: November 2011 Outlines Casey Family Services' model for organizational learning and managing change; the process and outcomes of shifting focus to securing permanent, loving families for children and youth and their timely exit from foster care; and recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Casey Family Services Subject(s): Human Services; Human Services, Family Services; Children and Youth Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(12 pages; 817KB; PDF)
The Changing Child Population of the United States: Analysis of Data From the 2010 Census Annie E. Casey Foundation O'Hare, William P. Published: November 2011 Provides an overview of 2000-10 trends in the U.S. child population, including rate of growth compared with previous decades, changes in the share of Latino and racial minority populations, and changes at the state level and in large cities. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Population Reference Bureau Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 753KB; PDF)
Sugary Drinks FACTS Report: Evaluating Sugary Drink Nutrition and Marketing to Youth Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity Published: October 2011 Quantifies the sugar, caffeine, and artificial sweeteners in sugary and energy drinks, as well as marketing practices targeted to children and youth, including through traditional media, product placement, and Internet advertising. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rudd Foundation Subject(s): Health; Children and Youth; Agriculture/Food Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(232 pages; 8.72MB; PDF)
Preventing Obesity Among Preschool Children: How Can Child-Care Settings Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity? Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: October 2011 Synthesizes research about current practices in, opportunities for, and promising strategies for promoting a healthy diet and regular physical activity in early childhood. Examines state and federal regulations and outcomes of research interventions. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(18 pages; 529KB; PDF)
Today's Children, Tomorrow's America: Six Experts Face the Facts Urban Institute Steuerle, C. Eugene; Lisa Dubay; Olivia Golden; Robert D. Reischauer; Kim Rueben; Margaret Simms Published: October 2011 Compiles essays about trends in family structure; how federal, state, and local budget deficits and projected cuts affect child poverty rates and health; and their long-term implications of reduced investment in children. Includes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, First Focus, Foundation for Child Development Subject(s): Children and Youth; Public Affairs; Social Science Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 140KB; PDF)
All Children Matter: How Legal and Social Inequalities Hurt LGBT Families Movement Advancement Project; Family Equality Council; Center for American Progress Published: October 2011 Calls for legal recognition of LGBT families, equal access to economic protections and health care, protection from discrimination, and education about and support for LGBT families to secure stable homes, security, and health and well-being for children. Funder(s): Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis, Arcus Foundation, Colage, David Bohnett Foundation, David Dechman, David Geffen Foundation, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, Gill Foundation, H. van Ameringen Foundation, Jim Hormel, Johnson Family Foundation, Kevin J. Mossier Foundation, Mona Pittenger, National Association of Social Workers, Palette Fund, Two Sisters and a Wife Foundation, Weston Milliken Related Organization(s): Center for American Progress, Family Equality Council Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(134 pages; 817KB; PDF)
Digital Food Marketing to Children and Adolescents: Problematic Practices and Policy Interventions Public Health Law & Policy; National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity Published: October 2011 Examines trends in digital marketing to youth that uses "immersive" techniques, social media, behavioral profiling, location targeting and mobile marketing, and neuroscience methods. Recommends principles for regulating inappropriate advertising to youth. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity Subject(s): Children and Youth; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 911KB; PDF)
2010-2011 Annual Report Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Published: 2011 Contains message from the board chair and the president, program information, donor and grantee profiles, grants lists, grants summary, financial summary, donors list, funds list, and lists of committee members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 30.4MB; HTML)
The Toll of the Great Recession: Childhood Poverty Among Hispanics Sets Record, Leads Nation Pew Hispanic Center Hugo Lopez, Mark; Gabriel Velasco Published: September 2011 Compares the number and rates of children 17 and younger living in poverty in 2007 and 2010 by race/ethnicity. Analyzes child poverty rates among Latinos/Hispanics by age, region, family structure, and parents' nativity, education, and employment status. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(18 pages; 397KB; PDF)
Adolescent Health: Coverage and Access to Care Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Published: October 2011 Reviews health risk factors for teenagers such as obesity, sexual activity, use of violence, victimization, substance abuse, sexting, and thoughts of suicide. Outlines contributing factors, including insurance coverage, and implications for policy reform. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Health; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 950KB; PDF)
Municipal Leadership for Afterschool: Citywide Approaches Spreading Across the Country National League of Cities; Wallace Foundation Published: October 2011 Profiles city-led efforts to build out-of-school time systems with citywide networks, strategies, and research-based approaches to enhancing quality and access. Assesses progress on sustainability elements and impact on school attendance and performance. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(184 pages; 2.55MB; PDF)
Summer Snapshot: Exploring the Impact of Higher Achievement's Year-Round Out-of-School-Time Program on Summer Learning Public/Private Ventures Herrera, Carla; Amy Arbreton; Jean Baldwin Grossman; Leigh L. Linden Published: October 2011 Assesses the impact of a multiyear, intensive, academically focused OST program for motivated but underserved middle school students on test scores, summer program participation, and summer learning loss. Examines contributing factors and implications. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(73 pages; 457KB; PDF)
Testing the Impact of Higher Achievement's Year-Round Out-of-School-Time Program on Academic Outcomes Public/Private Ventures Published: October 2011 Presents findings from a multiyear evaluation of an intensive long-term OST program's effect on low-income middle school students' academic performance, attitudes, and behaviors. Outlines implications for financially strapped districts. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, Bank of America, William T. Grant Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(13 pages; 200KB; PDF)
Fiscal Fitness for Nonprofits Wallace Foundation Field, Anne Published: October NY Describes an initiative to address weak financial management (made worse by difficult government reimbursement policies) by supporting financial training for nonprofits with strong afterschool programs and a reexamination of state contracting practices. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.73MB; PDF)
No Place for Kids: The Case for Reducing Juvenile Incarceration Annie E. Casey Foundation Mendel, Richard A. Published: October 2011 Reviews research on states' reliance on incarcerating juveniles in dangerous, ineffective, unnecessary, obsolete, wasteful, and inadequate facilities. Recommends ways to redesign corrections systems, including investing in non-residential alternatives. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
Children of Immigrants: Growing National and State Diversity Urban Institute Fortuny, Karina; Ajay Chaudry Published: October 2011 Examines 2000-09 trends in the number of children of immigrants, both U.S.- and foreign-born, compared with children of native-born parents, as a share of the overall child population by state and race/ethnicity. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 172KB; PDF)
Children of Immigrants: The Changing Face of Metropolitan America Urban Institute Fortuny, Karina; Ajay Chaudry Published: October 2011 Examines trends in the populations of immigrants and children of immigrants in the hundred largest metropolitan areas, including growth in numbers and as a share of the overall population, racial/ethnic composition, age, and variations among metro areas. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 200KB; PDF)
Safe Routes to School: Helping Communities Save Lives and Dollars: 2011 Policy Report Safe Routes to School National Partnership Published: September 2011 Highlights the financial and health benefits of the federal program to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists; promote healthy, active lifestyles for children; and improve environmental conditions near schools, as well as implementation issues. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Athletics/Sports; Health Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 3.18MB; PDF)
The Beacon Community Centers Middle School Initiative: Final Report Policy Studies Associates, Inc. LaFleur, Jennifer; Mark Low; Rebecca Romash; Christina A. Russell Published: September 2011 Evaluates a Wallace-supported effort to build up after-school programs for middle school students in New York City's Beacon community centers. Identifies traits that seem to boost the chances of success, including giving youth a say in activities offered. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(54 pages; 768KB; PDF)
The Arizona KidsCare CHIP Enrollment Freeze: How Has It Impacted Enrollment and Families? Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured Published: September 2011 Outlines the implementation of Arizona's enrollment freeze on its Children's Health Insurance Program and its impact on the number of children on waiting lists, families facing losses in income and employer-sponsored coverage, and federal matching funds. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 731KB; PDF)
Closing the Gap Between Rights and Realities for Children and Youth in Urban Brazil: Reflections on a Brazilian Project to Improve Policies for Street Children International Center for Research and Policy on Childhood (CIESPI) Bush, Malcolm; Irene Rizzini Published: September 2011 Describes the successful use of Children's Rights Councils to promulgate policies to help children who spend their days (and in many cases nights) on the streets. Examines use of data and networks as well as challenges such as securing youth involvement. Funder(s): Oak Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Homeless Services Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(86 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)
Transforming Public Education: Pathway to a Pre-K-12 Future Pre-K Now; Pew Center on the States Published: September 2011 Based on interviews, research on early childhood learning, and lessons from efforts to expand pre-K access, argues for a pre-K-12 public education system. Outlines progress to date and reforms needed to improve school and life outcomes with pre-K for all. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 2.71MB; PDF)
The Adolescent Brain: New Research and Its Implications for Young People Transitioning From Foster Care Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative Published: September 2011 Outlines the developmental process adolescents undergo to become healthy, connected, and productive adults; implications for foster care youth, who often lack the supports needed to gain self-regulation, coping, and resiliency skills; and recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 784KB; PDF)
Vulnerability, Risk, and the Transition to Adulthood Urban Institute Kuehn, Daniel; Michael Pergamit; Tracy C. Vericker Published: August 2011 Examines whether poverty and single parenthood influence the likelihood of risk behavior and dropping out among youth and how these behaviors affect the trajectory of connectedness and employment patterns in adulthood. Considers policy implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 145KB; PDF)
Collecting and Using Information to Strengthen Citywide Out-of-School Time Systems National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education & Families; Harvard Family Research Project; Wallace Foundation Published: August 2011 Looks at the kinds of data U.S. cities are gathering and analyzing in their efforts to build citywide systems that make high-quality after-school programs more available to children, how they collect it, and how they put it to use. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Harvard Family Research Project Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(22 pages; 1.43MB; PDF)
Counting Is Not Enough: Investing in Qualitative Case Reviews for Practice Improvement in Child Welfare Annie E. Casey Foundation; Center for the Study of Social Policy Morris-Compton, Sarah; Sarah Morrison; Kathleen Noonan; Susan Notkin; Martha Raimon; Daniel Torres Published: August 2011 Outlines the value of quality case service reviews in child welfare systems, requirements for building and sustaining a robust process and adapting it under limited state budgets, and recommendations for jurisdictions, initiators, and national leadership. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for the Study of Social Policy Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 535KB; PDF)
2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: August 2011 Offers state-by-state 2000-10 data on ten indicators of children's health, education, and economic security by race/ethnicity. Finds increases in low-birthweight, unemployed parents, and poverty. Outlines two-generation strategies for children's success. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(88 pages; 9.06MB; PDF)
AfterZone: Outcomes for Youth Participating in Providence's Citywide After-School System Public/Private Ventures Kauh, Tina J. Published: August 2011 Presents findings from an evaluation of an afterschool program model that features a wide range of school- and community-based activities for middle school youth, a central coordinating body, and strong roots in the school context. Outlines implications. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(109 pages; 1.17MB; PDF)
Coverage Gains for Children: Increased Participation in Medicaid and CHIP in 2009 Urban Institute; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Kenney, Genevieve M.; Christine Coyer; Jennifer Haley; Michael Huntress; Victoria Lynch; Dean Resnick Published: August 2011 Updates analyses of patterns in Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program enrollment by state, including increases due to eligibility expansion and those due to income declines. Offers insights into Medicaid expansion under healthcare reform. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(25 pages; 1.40MB; PDF)
Early Childhood Councils: Effective Planning Processes for Health Systems Integration — Case Study Colorado Trust Schroeder, Jennifer; Elizabeth Bruner Published: August 2011 Examines the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from a trust planning grant to help integrate health practitioners and services into Early Childhood Councils' efforts to provide early childhood care, education, and family supports. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Health Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(12 pages; 389KB; PDF)
The Learning Curve Little League Baseball and Softball; USA Baseball; University of North Carolina Department of Exercise and Sports Science Published: July 2011 Presents findings from a five-year study of youth baseball pitchers' pitching methods, techniques, presence of pain, and injury occurrence. Examines links between increased competition, overuse, and other factors and the risk of injury. Funder(s): Yawkey Foundation II Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 430KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Weingart Foundation Published: 2011 Contains foundation information, message from the board chair including year in review, 2010 grants list, and financial highlights. Funder(s): Weingart Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 176KB; HTML)
Kids' Share 2011: Report on Federal Expenditures on Children Through 2010 Brookings Institution; Urban Institute Isaacs, Julia B.; Heather Hahn; Stephanie Rennane; C. Eugene Steuerle; Tracy C. Vericker Published: July 2011 Examines trends in federal, state, and local spending and tax expenditures on children in 2010 and during the recession, their share of federal outlays and the economy since 1960, and projected 2011-20 spending. Analyzes the impact of stimulus funding. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, First Focus Related Organization(s): Urban Institute Subject(s): Children and Youth; Public Affairs; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.07MB; PDF) Data Appendix
Food Environments Near Home and School Related to Consumption of Soda and Fast Food UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Babey, Susan H.; Allison L. Diamant; Joelle Wolstein Published: July 2011 Outlines how retail food environments affect adolescents' consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and fast food, including county-by-county variations. Discusses implications for health outcomes and policy recommendations improve food environments. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Health Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 194KB; PDF)
Breaking Schools' Rules: A Statewide Study on How School Discipline Relates to Students' Success and Juvenile Justice Involvement Council of State Governments Justice Center; Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University Fabelo, Tony; Eric A. Booth; Dottie Carmichael; Miner P. Marchbanks III; Martha Plotkin; Michael D. Thompson Published: July 2011 Analyzes Texas public school students' rates of discretionary suspension and expulsion for disciplinary reasons and the effect on their chances of failing, dropping out, and becoming involved with the juvenile justice system by race/ethnicity and gender. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, Open Society Institute Related Organization(s): Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(124 pages; 1.99MB; PDF)
Healthy Youth/Healthy Regions: Informing Action for the 9 County Capital Region and Its Youth UC Davis Center for Regional Change; Sierra Health Foundation Published: July 2011 Presents findings from a two-year study of the Sacramento, California region's health and well-being as measured by its youth's education, physical and mental health, employment, civic engagement, and built environment. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): California Endowment, Sierra Health Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 2.18MB; PDF)
Staying on Course: Three Year Results of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Evaluation MDRC Millenky, Megan; Dan Bloom; Joseph Broadus; Sara Muller-Ravett Published: June 2011 Evaluates the effectiveness of a quasi-military residential and mentoring program that aims to place high school dropouts in employment, education, or military service and improve outcomes including indicators of health, lifestyle, and delinquency. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, MCJ Amelior Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, U.S. Department of Defense, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(108 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
After-School Programs for High School Students: An Evaluation of After School Matters Northwestern University Hirsch, Barton J.; Larry V. Hedges; Megan A. Mekinda; JulieAnn Stawicki Published: June 2011 Evaluates outcomes for teens in Chicago's After School Matters apprenticeship-like program, finding statistically significant benefits on some measures of youth development and reduced problem behaviors but not in job skills or school performance. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust, Wallace Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(115 pages; 2.06MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report William T. Grant Foundation Published: 2011 Contains the president's and board chair's letters, essays on improving classroom interactions and stabilizing foundation operations, program information, grants list, financial summary, and lists of scholars, fellows, board members, reviewers, and staff. Funder(s): William T. Grant Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.70MB; PDF)
Charting Progress for Babies in Child Care: Expand Monitoring and Technical Assistance Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Lim, Teresa; Hannah Matthews Published: June 2011 Highlights findings about the need for regular monitoring, unannounced inspections, and technical assistance for childcare providers of infants and toddlers to ensure that licensing regulations and health and safety measures are implemented correctly. Funder(s): Birth to Five Policy Alliance, Irving Harris Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 650KB; PDF)
Making Summer Count: How Summer Programs Can Boost Children's Learning RAND Corporation McCombs, Jennifer; Catherine H. Augustine; Susan J. Bodilly; Amanda Brown Cross; Dahlia S. Lichter; Brian McInnis; Heather Lee Schwartz Published: June 2011 Examines evidence that summer programs can help counter the "summer slide" that disproportionately affects low-income students and contributes to the achievement gap; identifies obstacles to program provision; analyzes costs; and offers recommendations. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(118 pages; 1.11MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, program information, 2010 grant and project highlights, and lists of board members and staff. Representative grants list available via separate link. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 381KB; PDF) 2010 Financial Statements 2010 Representative Grants List Annual Report Feedback
Summary of Lessons for the Field From Atlantic Philanthropies' "Out-of-School Time" Initiative Harvard Family Research Project; Atlantic Philanthropies Published: June 2011 Outlines impact of and insights from a five-year initiative to support direct service, infrastructure, and advocacy for engaging disadvantaged youth ages 8 to 16 in learning during out-of-school time using an "integrated learning cluster" model. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(4 pages; 60KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Published: 2011 Contains mission statement; president's message; 2010 youth advisory council highlights; lists of funds, grants, and donors (including affiliate foundations); financial statements; and lists of board members, staff, and affiliate foundation board members. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.07MB; PDF)
40+ Top Fatherhood Resources JustPartners, Inc. Published: May 2011 Lists online resources for improving outcomes for children through fathers' involvement. Includes research and data; guidance on programming; resources for Latino/Hispanic, African-American, and Native American fathers, and tools, guides, and curricula. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Human Services; Human Services, Family Services; Children and Youth Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(10 pages; 542KB; PDF)
Bridges to Manhood: A Multifaceted Probation Strategy That Incorporates Fatherhood Development JustPartners, Inc. Published: May 2011 Describes the rationale for, development of, and early lessons from a program that helps young men complete probation while learning to become responsible fathers and family members. Includes logic model, considerations for implementation, and curriculum. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.22MB; PDF)
Data Snapshot on Foster Care Placement Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: May 2011 Based on updated KIDS COUNT data, highlights the progress made on increasing placement of children in foster families rather than in institutions or group homes. Analyzes variations by age and state. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 344KB; PDF)
Addressing Coverage Challenges for Children Under the Affordable Care Act Urban Institute McMorrow, Stacey; Christine Coyer; Genevieve M. Kenney Published: May 2011 Explores reform implementation issues for ensuring that children in families with varying eligibility for different types of insurance have access to coverage. Estimates the number of such children and examines the implications of specific provisions. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 320KB; PDF)
The State of Children's Dental Health: Making Coverage Matter Pew Center on the States Published: May 2011 Examines states' progress since 2010 in meeting the dental care needs of publicly insured and soon-to-be insured children, including providing fluoridated water to 75 percent of residents and Medicaid reimbursements for preventive care. Funder(s): DentaQuest Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Dental Health; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.55MB; PDF)
Healthy Steps Toward Student Achievement: Research-Based Recommendations for Policy and Practice Children Now Published: May 2011 Reviews research linking health and well-being to academic success. Outlines strategies to close gaps for low-income students and students of color, such as improving school environments, access to health and support services, and state and local systems. Funder(s): California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 2.31MB; PDF)
Rethinking the State-Local Relationship: Child Welfare Services Public Policy Institute of California Danielson, Caroline Published: May 2011 Outlines funding concerns and joint state-county actions needed to raise cost efficiency in child welfare services: create meaningful local flexibility, identify core outcomes, address federal funding constraints, and integrate with other social services. Funder(s): Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Subject(s): Public Affairs; Children and Youth; Human Services Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(19 pages; 266KB; PDF)
The Potential of Safe, Secure and Accessible Playgrounds to Increase Children's Physical Activity Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: May 2011 Summarizes research findings about how access to and design of public outdoor areas with recreational equipment affect young children's physical activity. Highlights policy implications for promoting physical activity and reducing childhood obesity. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Athletics/Sports Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 532KB; PDF)
Planet Philanthropy: A Guide for Your Philanthropic Journey Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Published: May 2011 Outlines for youth the role of philanthropy, nonprofits, and volunteerism in meeting community needs and describes the foundation's Planet Philanthropy workshop for children ages 9 to 15. Includes profiles of nonprofits and resource list. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(30 pages; 2.80MB; PDF)
Colorado Meth Use & Attitudes Survey 2011 Meth Project Published: May 2011 Examines findings from a survey of teenagers about the perceived availability of meth; risks, social approval, and prevalence of meth use; information sources; and awareness of the Colorado Meth Project and its advertising compared with 2009 results. Funder(s): Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(76 pages; 978KB; PDF)
The Lives of Women & Girls in Monterey County Status Report Community Foundation for Monterey County Published: May 2011 Based on census, health, and other data and focus groups, examines the needs and community conditions of young, adult, and elder women, including priorities such as education, leadership, economic self-sufficiency, health, and safety. Lists resources. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Monterey County Subject(s): Women; Children and Youth; Aging Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 3.57MB; HTML) Highlights Report
Renewing Juvenile Justice Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice Published: May 2011 Offers a historical and statistical overview of California's juvenile justice system and issues, including adult court transfers and probation practices. Suggests a model designed to improve outcomes for youth, their families, and caregivers. Funder(s): Sierra Health Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 1.23MB; PDF)
Children's Mental Health in Virginia: System Deficiencies and Unknown Outcomes Voices for Virginia's Children Published: May 2011 Examines the demand for community-based children's mental health care, the availability of various services in the state, and the need for uniform, accurate data collection across state agencies. Outlines implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, AT&T, Bon Secours Virginia Health System, Carilion Foundation, Consumer Health Foundation, Freddie Mac Foundation, HCA Virginia Health System, Inova Health System, Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation, Washington Forrest Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Mental Health Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 2.14MB; PDF)
Racial Gaps in Early Childhood: Socio-Emotional Health, Developmental, and Educational Outcomes Among African-American Boys National Center for Children in Poverty Aratani, Yumiko; Janice L. Cooper; Vanessa R. Wight Published: April 2011 Examines gaps in early childhood cognitive and socio-emotional development among young African-American and white males, controlling for socioeconomic and family traits, and factors that boost resilience to risk. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 976KB; PDF)
Mapping Child Well-Being in Duval County, FL Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity Baek, Mikyung; Samir Gambhir; So-young Lee Published: March 2011 Analyzes the distribution of neighborhood, education, and health/environmental opportunity; impact on health and education outcomes; demographics of those in Children's Commission programs; and marginalized neighborhoods' conditions. Outlines strategies. Funder(s): Jessie Ball duPont Fund Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(121 pages; 23.32MB; PDF)
A Reference Manual for Child Tax Benefits Urban Institute Maag, Elaine; Stephanie Rennane; C. Eugene Steuerle Published: April 2011 Describes the dependent exemption, child tax credit, earned income tax credit, child and dependent care tax credit, flexible spending accounts, and higher education credits. Discusses the complexity of child tax benefits and proposed reforms. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, Popplestone Foundation, Price Family Charitable Fund, Rockefeller Foundation, Stoneman Family Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(30 pages; 498KB; PDF)
Food and Beverage Marketing to Children and Adolescents: An Environment at Odds With Good Health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: April 2011 Synthesizes research about the effectiveness of industry self-regulatory marketing practices promoting "better-for-you" foods and beverages to children and adolescents. Examines types of media used for unhealthy food marketing and race/ethnicity targeted. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Agriculture/Food; Health Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(11 pages; 868KB; PDF)
Diverging Pathways: How Wealth Shapes Opportunity for Children Insight Center for Community Economic Development Published: April 2011 Examines trends in incomes and assets among households with young children by race/ethnicity and the links between wealth and child development and health outcomes. Considers factors such as mother's education and number of assets as well as implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research, National Institutes of Health Subject(s): Social Science; Children and Youth; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 2.44MB; PDF)
Growing Up Toxic: Chemical Exposures and Increases in Developmental Disease U.S.PIRG Education Fund Madsen, Travis; Elizabeth Hitchcock Published: March 2011 Explains how exposure to toxic chemicals can harm health and impair development, causing premature birth, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, asthma and allergies, and/or other problems. Suggests policy reforms. Funder(s): Beldon Fund, Fund for Change, Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Zanvyl & Isabelle Krieger Fund Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(97 pages; 1.41MB; PDF)
Digital Media & Learning John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: March 2011 Highlights findings from MacArthur's digital media and learning initiative about changes in how youth learn, play, socialize, and engage in civic life; in learning environments and institutions; and in the guidance needed from parents and teachers. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.29MB; PDF)
State Trends: Legislative Victories From 2005 to 2010 Removing Youth From the Adult Criminal Justice System Campaign for Youth Justice Published: March 2011 Explains the costs to youth, public safety, community prosperity, and states of prosecuting children as adults. Outlines trends in state laws aimed at removing youth from the adult criminal justice system and restructuring the juvenile justice system. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Carter & Melissa Cafritz Trust, Chasdrew Fund, Covington and Burling LLP, DHO Consulting, Eckerd Family Foundation, Inc., Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, Falk Foundation, Ford Foundation, Fund for Nonviolence, Gladys Jensen, JEHT Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Julie Jensen, Moriah Fund, Open Society Institute, Public Welfare Foundation, Rockit Fund, Tow Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 6.40MB; PDF)
Improving the Lives of Young Children: Meeting Parents' Health and Mental Health Needs Through Medicaid and CHIP So Children Can Thrive Urban Institute Golden, Olivia; Karina Fortuny Published: March 2011 Outlines options for two-generational service delivery to help address parental health issues, especially depression, and minimize developmental or behavioral problems in their children when the parents are ineligible for or not enrolled in Medicaid. Funder(s): A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, Inc., Birth to Five Policy Alliance Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 347KB; PDF)
Getting in Sync: Revamping Licensure and Preparation for Teachers in Pre-K, Kindergarten and the Early Grades New America Foundation Bornfreund, Laura A. Published: March 2011 Outlines the challenges in teacher preparation and licensure, with a focus on pre-K through third grade; promising practices such as increased classroom experience and selectivity; and suggestions for improving teacher preparation programs and policies. Funder(s): A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, Inc., Foundation for Child Development, W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.75MB; PDF)
Empowering Youth as Self-Management Coaches for Diabetic Family Members Stanford University School of Medicine Published: March 2011 Highlights findings and lessons learned from a school-based intervention program to train non-diabetic teenagers in communications and coaching skills so they can help family members manage their diabetes through goal-setting and better health behaviors. Funder(s): California HealthCare Foundation Related Organization(s): Stanford University School of Medicine Subject(s): Health; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(2 pages; 472KB; PDF)
On the Home Front: Early Care and Education a Top Priority for Military Families Pew Center on the States Published: February 2011 Presents survey findings on military families' needs, priorities, and challenges in accessing early care and education programs, including Child Development Centers on military bases: cost, wait lists, and concerns about quality. Recommends solutions. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Mellman Group, Public Opinion Strategies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Social Science, Military Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(7 pages; 597KB; PDF)
Two Kinds of Dental Shortages Fuel One Major Access Problem Pew Center on the States Published: February 2011 Calls for expanding the dental workforce to address the shortage of dentists in certain geographical areas and of dentists treating Medicaid patients required in meeting the needs of low-income children who will be eligible for dental insurance by 2014. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Health; Health, Dental Health; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 250KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, financial summary; donor profiles, and lists of board members and staff. Lists of grants, donors, and funds available via separate links. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.57MB; PDF) 2010 Donors List 2010 Grants List Funds List
Securing a Healthy Future: The Commonwealth Fund State Scorecard on Child Health System Performance, 2011 Commonwealth Fund How, K. H.; Ashley-Kay Fryer; Douglas McCarthy; Cathy Schoen; Edward L. Schor Published: February 2011 Ranks states' performance with respect to healthcare access, affordability, prevention and treatment, equity for children, and other indicators. Examines the need for targeted initiatives and policy implications for better performance. Funder(s): Commonwealth Fund Subject(s): Health; Children and Youth; Public Affairs Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(92 pages; 3.58MB; PDF)
Health Affairs/RWJF Health Policy Brief: Enrolling More Kids in Medicaid and CHIP Health Affairs; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: February 2011 Outlines state efforts in 2010 to enroll more children from low- and moderate-income families in Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs, their impact, areas for improvement, and barriers. Considers next steps under the 2010 healthcare reform. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(5 pages; 550KB; PDF)
Lost Youth: A County-by-County Analysis of 2009 California Homicide Victims Ages 10 to 24 Violence Policy Center Published: January 2011 Presents data on youth homicide rates, weapons, victim-to-offender relationships, circumstances, and location by gender, race/ethnicity, and county. Discusses the broader effects of violence and the need to inform policy development and prevention. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 488KB; PDF)
Who Are America's Poor Children? Examining Health Disparities Among Children in the United States National Center for Children in Poverty Seith, David; Elizabeth Isakson Published: January 2011 Compares the environmental health, insurance coverage, access to healthcare services, behavior, and health outcomes of poor and non-poor children. Recommends reducing parental smoking and obesity and funding home visiting and oral health programs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)
Overcoming Interagency Data-Sharing Barriers: Lessons From the Maryland Kids First Act Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Idala, David; Cynthia L. Boddie-Willis; Jamie L. John; Tricia Roddy; Martha H. Somerville; Laura A. Spicer Published: January 2011 Outlines lessons and strategies for identifying children eligible for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs, including outreach efforts using state income tax information and legislative changes to allow for state agencies to share data. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(10 pages; 337KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: Sowing the Seeds of Philanthropy Homer Foundation Published: 2011 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, 2010 highlights, grantee and donor profiles, program information, financial statements, grants list, lists of donors and funds, donor information, and list of board members. Funder(s): Homer Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 1.84MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report St. Croix Valley Foundation Published: 2011 Contains foundation information, message from the board chair and the president, profiles of donors and affiliates, and lists of donors and board and committee members. Grantees list, donors list, and additional information available at separate links. Funder(s): St. Croix Valley Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.08MB; PDF) 2010 Annual Report Inserts
12-Month Continuous Eligibility in Medicaid: Impact on Service Utilization Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; State Health Access Data Assistance Center Lavarreda, Shana Alex; E. Richard Brown; Livier Cabezas; Dylan H. Roby Published: December 2010 Summarizes findings on how allowing Medicaid enrollees to remain enrolled without reapplying for twelve months affected the number of Medi-Cal-enrolled children's emergency room visits and physician visits compared with those with discontinuous coverage. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): State Health Access Data Assistance Center Subject(s): Health; Children and Youth; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(5 pages; 569KB; PDF)
Back on Track: Transforming Virginia's Child Welfare System Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: November 2010 Describes how Casey helped the state reform the system in three years by focusing on results. Points to consistent leadership, teamwork and collaboration, best practice knowledge and on-the-ground innovation, and a focus on systemic weaknesses. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.98MB; PDF)
Improving the Lives of Young Children: Increasing Referrals and Follow-Up Treatment in Medicaid and CHIP Urban Institute Pelletier, Jennifer E.; Genevieve M. Kenney Published: December 2010 Outlines factors limiting referrals and treatment for children in public insurance programs, including low reimbursement rates and complex billing rules and fragmentation between primary care and treatment providers. Recommends policy options. Funder(s): A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, Inc., Birth to Five Policy Alliance Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(15 pages; 750KB; PDF)
California Report Card 2011: Setting the Agenda for Children Children Now Published: December 2010 Grades the state on education, health, and other issues and sets policy priorities including a P-12 revenue and reform package; a comprehensive longitudinal data system; coordinated and streamlined service delivery, and affordable health coverage. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 1.88MB; PDF)
Improving the Lives of Young Children: The Role of Developmental Screenings in Medicaid and CHIP Urban Institute Kenney, Genevieve M.; Jennifer E. Pelletier Published: December 2010 Outlines barriers to early identification of health, developmental, or behavioral problems. Recommends policies to increase Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program enrollment, Well-Child Visits and screenings, and use of data to improve policies. Funder(s): A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, Inc., Birth to Five Policy Alliance Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Mental Health Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(19 pages; 394KB; PDF)
We Dream a World: The 2025 Vision for Black Men and Boys Twenty-First Century Foundation; Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Published: December 2010 Examines the intersection of structural racism, class, lack of access and other factors affecting African-American men and boys. Calls for amended policies, support for communities, better programs and approaches, and more investment in poor individuals. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Open Society Institute Related Organization(s): Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 389KB; PDF)
Healthy Steps at 15: The Past and Future of an Innovative Preventive Care Model for Young Children Commonwealth Fund Barth, Michael C. Published: December 2010 Evaluates a model for preventive pediatric care for children up to age 3 that relies on mid-level specialists, including the program's spread, operating costs, funding, challenges, and potential effects of healthcare reform. Includes site profiles. Funder(s): Commonwealth Fund Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(27 pages; 486KB; PDF)
Improving the Lives of Young Children: Opportunities for Care Coordination and Case Management for Children Receiving Services for Developmental Delay Urban Institute Hanlon, Carrie Published: December 2010 Summarizes opportunities for states to develop a coordinated system of care for children receiving early childhood intervention and services and how providers can support effective care coordination and case management policies. Funder(s): A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, Inc., Birth to Five Policy Alliance Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 764KB; PDF)
The Education of Migrant Children: An NGO Guide to EU Policies and Actions Open Society Institute Huttova, Jana; Elif Kalaycioglu; Lina Molokotos-Liederman Published: November 2010 Provides an overview of the European Union's policies and practices in promoting migrants' rights and equality, integration, social inclusion and cohesion, and education and training. Recommends ways for NGOs to address challenges and fill gaps. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(216 pages; 801KB; PDF)
Children's Healthy Mental Development: What State Policymakers Need to Know Colorado Trust Bruner, Charles Published: November 2010 Outlines state policies and practices to support healthy mental development in early childhood by raising awareness, offering counseling and other parent services, and identifying and treating symptoms early. Lists examples and federal funding sources. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Health, Mental Health Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 435KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 435KB; PDF)
The Effectiveness of Boosting Public Health Insurance Enrollment Through Community Events Colorado Trust Velonis, Alisa J.; Debbi S. Main Published: November 2010 Examines the effectiveness of outreach efforts at festivals and other community events to enroll children in Family Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Plus. Includes case summaries. Suggests venues and factors that garner more applications. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Health; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 201KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 201KB; PDF)
Giving Every Child a Place to Play Ball: A Partnership to Revitalize San Francisco's Athletic Fields City Fields Foundation Published: November 2010 Highlights the accomplishments of a public-private partnership that is providing more recreational space and hours by upgrading the city's athletic fields and reforming the field permit system. Outlines success factors, challenges, and lessons learned. Funder(s): City Fields Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Children and Youth; Health Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.63MB; PDF)
Engaging Youth in Community Change: Outcomes and Lessons Learned From Sierra Health Foundation's REACH Youth Program Sierra Health Foundation Published: November 2010 Assesses the REACH: Connecting Communities and Youth for a Healthy Future program's outcomes, including new skills and community awareness; lessons for the field; and suggestions for funders. Funder(s): Sierra Health Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Davis Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
Results-Based Leadership: Improving School Readiness in DeKalb County, Georgia Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: November 2010 Presents a case study of how the Leadership in Action Program helped community leaders work collaboratively to improve school readiness through a pre-kindergarten program for refugee children, social workers encouraging early literacy, and other efforts. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Children and Youth Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(6 pages; 2.70MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(6 pages; 2.70MB; PDF)
Children of Immigrants: Economic Well-Being Urban Institute Chaudry, Ajay; Karina Fortuny Published: November 2010 Explores the family incomes; economic well-being, including food security and housing; and use of public benefits among children of immigrants by parents' country of origin and years in the Unites States and compared with native families. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Foundation for Child Development Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 99KB; PDF)
Trouble in Toyland: The 25th Annual Survey of Toy Safety U.S. PIRG Education Fund Published: November 2010 Outlines findings on toys that may pose choking hazards or contain lead, phthalates, or other toxins, developments in federal and international regulations, and recommendations for consumers, policy makers, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Funder(s): Beldon Fund Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 2.03MB; PDF)
The Decline of Marriage and Rise of New Families Pew Research Center Published: November 2010 Based on economic and demographic data analysis and a survey, examines changes in family structure and behavior since 1960 and public attitudes toward those trends by income, age, race/ethnicity, religion, and marital and familial circumstance. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): TIME Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(121 pages; 1.63MB; PDF)
No Way Home: Understanding the Needs and Experiences of Homeless Youth in Hollywood Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership Published: November 2010 Analyzes findings on how youth become homeless; their health, educational, and vocational needs; service utilization and experiences; and risk factors such as involvement with child protective services and justice systems. Recommends service improvements. Funder(s): California Endowment, California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Homeless Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 3.40MB; PDF)
Youth Entrepreneurship Survey 2010 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: November 2010 Presents survey findings on interest in entrepreneurship among 8- to 24-year-olds by age group, gender, education, and whether they personally know an entrepreneur, compared with 2007 results. Examines motives and preference over other career paths. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): Harris Interactive Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(35 pages; 2.87MB; PDF)
Fast Food FACTS: Evaluating Fast Food Nutrition and Marketing to Youth Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity Published: November 2010 Analyzes fast food outlets' menu composition, external advertising, and in-store marketing to youth and their effects. Calls for setting standards for child-targeted marketing and creating lower-calorie and more nutritious menu items as default options. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rudd Foundation Subject(s): Health; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(208 pages; 11.53MB; PDF)
KIDS COUNT Issue Brief: Rethinking Juvenile Detention in Ohio Children's Defense Fund; Children's Law Center; Juvenile Justice Coalition Published: October 2010 Calls for state- and county-level reforms to promote cost-saving measures, achieve better outcomes without endangering public safety, reduce racial disparities, and promote greater accountability. Highlights the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Cincinnati Bar Foundation Related Organization(s): Voices for Ohio's Children Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 2.40MB; PDF)
Too Big to Ignore: Youth Homelessness in California John Burton Foundation for Children Without Homes; California Coalition for Youth Published: October 2009 Examines barriers to the successful implementation of a policy to end youth homelessness in the state, including lack of funding, organizational development, and partnerships. Makes recommendations for utilizing existing resources as well as new funding. Funder(s): California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Human Services, Homeless Services Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
Young Children of Immigrants and the Path to Educational Success Urban Institute Golden, Olivia; Karina Fortuny Published: April 2011 Summarizes June 2010 discussions on the needs of immigrant children age 3 to 8 and policy opportunities. Examines access to high-quality early care and education and elementary education for English language learners, as well as parent-focused strategies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Foundation for Child Development Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 184KB; PDF)
Child Care Instability: Definitions, Context, and Policy Implications Urban Institute Adams, Gina; Anna Danziger; Monica Rohacek Published: October 2010 Provides an overview of concerns about the lack of continuity in child care and how it affects children's development, parents' employment, and low-income families' lives. Discusses policy implications, with a focus on the Child Care Development Fund. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 480KB; PDF)
Hours of Opportunity: Volumes I, II and III Wallace Foundation; RAND Corporation Published: October 2010 Examines Wallace-supported efforts in five cities to build systems to improve the quality and accessibility of after-school, summer, and other out-of-school time programs. Concludes that the fledgling systems hold some promise. Also describes challenges. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): RAND Corporation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(325 pages; 2.36MB; PDF) Issue Brief Video Commentary
State-Level Variation in Children's Health Insurance: A Deeper Look: A State-by-State Analysis Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; State Health Access Data Assistance Center Published: October 2010 Provides data tables, graphs, and maps showing state-by-state comparisons in rates of children's uninsurance, coverage by public and private insurance, and variations in coverage by age, race/ethnicity, and income. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.52MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 2.52MB; PDF)
The Missouri Model: Reinventing the Practice of Rehabilitating Youthful Offenders Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: October 2010 Describes a promising alternative to corrections institutions focused on smaller group homes, camps, and treatment facilities; relationships and direct supervision; and intensive youth development provided by specialists. Compares several states' data. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.78MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 1.78MB; PDF)
Four Pillars of Growth for Youth Serving Nonprofits Bridgespan Group Campbell, Kelly; Rohit Menezes Published: October 2010 Based on interviews, outlines how fast-growing youth-serving nonprofits prepare systematically for growth, demonstrate clear programmatic results, market to specific funders, and actively engage board members' time, talent, and financial resources. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Children and Youth Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(43 pages; 322KB; PDF)
Teacher Quality: What You Need to Know Joyce Foundation Published: September 2010 Illustrates how a new teacher's experience affects her classroom effectiveness. Outlines promising practices in training, recruiting, supporting, evaluating, and rewarding good teachers and questions to ask of schools, districts, and state legislators. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(17 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Undocumented and Abused: A Texas Case Study of Children in the Child Protective Services System Center for Public Policy Priorities Burstain, Jane Published: September 2010 Outlines the characteristics of maltreated undocumented children in state care, the misalignment of federal immigration and federal and state child welfare laws, the issues with repatriating children, and how to improve Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(32 pages; 4.73MB; PDF)
Fostering Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Opportunities for a Lifetime of Health Convergence Partnership Srikantharajah, Janani Published: September 2010 Based on a literature scan and interviews, outlines policy opportunities and practices that address socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors in physical activity rates and raise the quality and quantity of activity in and out of school. Funder(s): California Endowment, Kaiser Permanente, Kresge Foundation, Nemours Health & Prevention Services, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): PolicyLink, Prevention Institute Subject(s): Children and Youth; Athletics/Sports; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(40 pages; 5.63MB; PDF)
2010 California County Scorecard of Children's Well-Being California Endowment Published: September 2010 Provides county-by-county data on twenty-six indicators of child well-being, including health, insurance coverage, access to open space, safety, substance use, preschool enrollment, and academic outcomes. Compares data by urban/rural and income levels. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(287 pages; 2.55MB; PDF) Interactive Map
MDG Report Card: Measuring Progress Across Countries Overseas Development Institute; UN Millennium Campaign Published: September 2010 Analyzes data on absolute and relative progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals by country and region, income, rural-urban, and gender. Examines unexpected outcomes and concerns over stalled progress. Includes six country case studies. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): UN Millennium Campaign Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Children and Youth; Health Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(118 pages; 18.14MB; PDF) Case Studies
2009 Annual Report McKnight Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, program information, 2009 grant and project highlights, financial statements, and board and staff changes. Representative grants list and audited financial report available via separate links. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 699KB; PDF) 2009 Audited Financial Report 2009 Representative Grants List
Children of Immigrants: 2008 State Trends Update Urban Institute Fortuny, Karina Published: September 2010 Highlights 2007-08 data on the population of children of immigrants up to age 17, including distribution by state, race/ethnicity, poverty, English proficiency, parents' region of origin, and education, ans well as factors driving trends. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 28KB; PDF)
CHIP Expansions to Higher-Income Children in Three States: Profiles of Eligibility and Insurance Coverage Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; State Health Access Data Assistance Center Gresenz, Carole Roan; Sarah E. Edgington; Jose J. Escarce; Miriam Laugesen Published: September 2010 Summarizes findings on how changes in eligibility rules for children's public health insurance programs affected 2002-09 coverage rates and the number of uninsured children in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Compares results by scope of reform. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): State Health Access Data Assistance Center Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 300KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(6 pages; 300KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Published: September 2010 Contains mission statement, organizational information, letter from the board chair and the president, program information, financial statements, and a list of board members. Funder(s): Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Since the Start of the Great Recession, More Children Raised by Grandparents Pew Research Center Livingston, Gretchen; Kim Parker Published: September 2010 Examines 2000-08 trends in the share of children living with and/or being raised by grandparents by race/ethnicity and poverty level. Analyzes the recession's impact, grandparent caregivers' characteristics, and their own and parents' views of their care. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Aging Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(7 pages; 251KB; PDF)
Systems of Care Coordination for Children: Lessons Learned Across State Models Commonwealth Fund Silow-Carroll, Sharon; Gretchen Hagelow Published: September 2010 Outlines features of successful systems that refer children for developmental interventions, help coordinate care, offer support and follow-up, and give providers feedback, including maximum efficiencies and partnerships, as well as policy implications. Funder(s): Commonwealth Fund Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Mental Health Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(18 pages; 703KB)
Young Children of Immigrants: The Leading Edge of America's Future Urban Institute Fortuny, Karina; Ajay Chaudry; Donald Hernandez Published: August 2010 Highlights data on the population of children of immigrants up to age 8, distribution by state, parents' origins, school enrollment rates, English proficiency, and family characteristics, including parent's citizenship, education, and income level. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Foundation for Child Development Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 265KB; PDF)
Smallest Victims of the Foreclosure Crisis: Children in the District of Columbia Urban Institute Comey, Jennifer; Michel Grosz Published: August 2010 Examines trends in the number of public school students affected by the foreclosure crisis, their demographic characteristics, and concentration by neighborhood or school. Discusses implications for housing and education agencies and providers. Funder(s): Foundation to Promote Open Society, Open Society Institute Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 1.21MB; PDF)
Lessons in Early Learning: Building an Integrated Pre-K-12 System in Montgomery County Public Schools Foundation for Child Development; Pre-K Now Marietta, Geoff Published: August 2010 Analyzes lessons and strategies from successful efforts to integrate districtwide early learning as part of pre-K-12 school reform, including full-day kindergarten, standards-based curricula, consistency, and parental and community involvement. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pre-K Now Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 962KB; PDF)
Using Data to Promote Collaboration in Local School Readiness Systems Urban Institute Kingsley, G. Thomas; Leah Hendey Published: August 2010 Presents findings from the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership's community-level data analysis on services that improve physical and mental health, family stability, and neighborhood environments to foster collaboration for school readiness. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 925KB; PDF)
Reaching Uninsured Children: Iowa's Income Tax Return and CHIP Project Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; State Health Access Data Assistance Center Freshour-Johnston, Brenda Published: August 2010 Reviews the implementation of Iowa's 2008 healthcare reform provision to facilitate enrollment of children in public insurance by collecting coverage information on tax forms. Outlines lessons for tax-based outreach, including on interagency data sharing. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): State Health Access Data Assistance Center Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Health Insurance/Coverage Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(7 pages; 366KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(7 pages; 366KB; PDF)
School District Wellness Policies: Evaluating Progress and Potential for Improving Children's Health Three Years After the Federal Mandate Bridging the Gap Published: August 2010 Analyzes data on written wellness policies on nutrition, nutrition education, and physical activity and education from the 2006-09 school years. Highlights the progress made and policy opportunities for improvement, including evaluation components. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.16MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
CHA Transformation: Children and Youth Urban Institute Gallagher, Megan Published: August 2010 Summarizes a study of changes in the well-being of children and youth who moved from distressed public housing to lower-poverty areas, including safety, health, and behavior, by age and gender. Makes recommendations for relocation and support services. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 202KB; PDF)
Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Opportunities Initiative: Building Capacity for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Published: August 2010 Describes an initiative to offer support and resources to youth aging out of foster care, including individual development and debit accounts and access to education, jobs, health care, and housing. Outlines impact, CFGA's role, and lessons learned. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Human Services Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(14 pages; 569KB; PDF)
Initial Results From the New York Noncustodial Parent EITC Urban Institute Sorensen, Elaine Published: August 2010 Examines the design, adoption, and initial outcomes of New York's earned income tax credit program for low-income parents who do not have custody but pay child support. Recommends increased outreach to improve implementation and participation rates. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Human Services; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(10 pages; 167KB; PDF)
Responsible Fatherhood Investments, 1994-2009: Influence, Impact, & Leverage JustPartners, Inc. Published: July 2010 Reviews the Annie E. Casey Foundation's investments in and contributions to the field of responsible fatherhood in improving outcomes for vulnerable children, including convening, funding ideologically diverse grantees, and providing technical assistance. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Human Services; Human Services, Family Services; Children and Youth Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(26 pages; 675KB; PDF)
The Foundations of Lifelong Health Are Built in Early Childhood Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University Published: July 2010 Explains the need to design early childhood policies and programs to provide stable and responsive relationships; safe and supportive physical, chemical, and built environments; and sound nutrition for lifelong health promotion and disease prevention. Funder(s): Birth to Five Policy Alliance, Buffett Early Childhood Fund, Casey Family Programs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.37MB; PDF)
2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: July 2010 Offers state-by-state data on ten indicators of children's health, education, and economic security; 2000-08 trends; and variations by race/ethnicity. Finds rising percentages of low-birthweight babies, children in poverty, and children of single parents. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 6.41MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 6.41MB; PDF)
Teen Voice 2010: Relationships That Matter to America's Teens Best Buy Children's Foundation; Search Institute Published: July 2010 Based on an annual survey, examines teenagers' unmet need for interests and a sense of purpose, engagement with civic and social issues, and meaningful relationships, especially with adults. Includes recommendations from teens. Funder(s): Best Buy Children's Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.34MB; PDF)
Kids' Share 2010: Report on Federal Expenditures on Children Urban Institute; Brookings Institution Isaacs, Julia B.; Jennifer Macomber; Stephanie Rennane; C. Eugene Steuerle Published: July 2010 Examines 1960-2009 trends in federal spending and tax expenditures on children, including food stamps, tax credits, and Head Start. Analyzes the effects of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding, projected funding through 2020, and implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, First Focus Subject(s): Children and Youth; Public Affairs; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
State Case Studies of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Systems: Strategies for Change Commonwealth Fund Lyman, D. Russell; Richard H. Dougherty; Wendy Holt Published: July 2010 Profiles efforts to develop mental health identification and intervention systems for children up to age 5 in Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Examines hurdles, reform potentials, and lessons learned, including the role of partnerships. Funder(s): Commonwealth Fund Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Health, Mental Health Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(36 pages; 882KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, foundation history, grant information, 2009-10 highlights, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 228KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(15 pages; 228KB; PDF)
Healing Invisible Wounds: Why Investing in Trauma-Informed Care for Children Makes Sense Justice Policy Institute Published: July 2010 Examines research on the effects of childhood trauma on development and its impact on youth involvement in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Outlines the need for better reporting, screening, and evidence-based treatments and interventions. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Fund for Nonviolence, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Institute, Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health, Mental Health; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief
