When and How to Use External Evaluators This practice guide is a simple, straightforward resource for grantmaking program officers interested in using external consultants for program evaluations. Read More
Philanthropic Due Diligence Exploratory Case Studies to Improve Investments in Urban Schools This paper proposes using Exploratory Case Studies as a tool to improve philanthropic giving to school districts empowering funders to make smarter, more strategic investments in our children’s future. Read More
End Games: The Challenge of Sustainability This report explores how funders and grantees think about sustainability, and how to best support and prepare promising projects for post-grant sustainability. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2001 Conference Focuses on Helping Adoptive Families This issue of Casey Connects focuses on fabulous family well-being advocates with the listing of the National Families Count Honorees, the 2001 Casey Fellows class and other Casey-recognized movers and shakers. Read More
The Human Services Workforce Initiative The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Commitment This report presents an overview of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s long-term efforts to address gaps in the systems that serve disadvantaged children and families. Read More
Evaluation of the AECF Jobs Initiative First Annual/Cross-Site Report Executive Summary This report recaps the planning phase of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Jobs Initiative across six locations. Read More
Casey Connects: Spring 2000 Pioneering Panel Hastens Pace Of Child Welfare Reform This issue of Casey Connects proves how true transformation starts with the heart — the heart of the individual as well as the heart of a public system — as three Casey reform initiatives are dissected. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2000 This issue of Casey Connects concentrates on the value of community with the rollout of a new neighborhood initiative and the announcement of seven community-based organizations as Families Count honorees. Read More
The Path of Most Resistance Reflections on Lessons Learned from New Futures The report presents the lessons learned from New Futures, the Casey Foundation's first attempt at a large-scale community change effort. Read More
