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Insight is a periodic publication that focuses on emerging and important topics for grantmakers. It provides an opportunity for grantmakers to further examine the grantmaking strategies presented and to identify promising innovations in the field.
Below are links to PDFs of our most recent issues of Insight. To order copies, download the GCYF Publications Order Form.
2010
New!
Tipping the Scale: Philanthropy's Role in Addressing Childhood Obesity
This issue of Insight considers:
- the causes and consequences of the childhood obesity epidemic, including behavioral and environmental factors.
- public-private partnership and strategies currently being employed to combat the rise in childhood obesity.
- steps foundations can take to contribute to the fight against obesity, such as identifying effective public policy approaches and building support and leadership at the community level.
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P-3 and Beyond: Sustaining Early Learning Gains Through Later Years, Spring 2010
This issue of Insight considers:
- what it means to focus on early learning, preschool through third grade (P-3), and other points on the continuum of early experiences.
- foundation partnerships helping to implement a long-term early education program that connects children and parents with schools.
- the critical impact of absenteeism in early grades on later outcomes and how grantmakers can address this issue in their communities.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction.
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2009
Nurturing Healthy Families, Fall 2009
In this issue of Insight:
- GCYF and contributing authors consider what grantmakers mean by family and what services and programs family support encompasses.
- GCYF presents concepts and conclusions based on its four-year examination of the definitions and practices of grantmaking.
- Contributing authors consider some of the complex issues that families face, as well as strategies for ensuring that families have what they need to thrive.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction.
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The Next Generation: Exploring the Unique Needs of Older Youth & Young Adults, Spring 2009
This issue of Insight considers:
- the critical developmental factors that put older youth and young adults at risk for health problems
- factors which prevent youth and young adults from accessing health care
- the lack of coordination and responsibility for adolescent and young adult health at the national level
- opportunities and frameworks for addressing adolescent health.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction.
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From Risk to Opportunity: Philanthropy’s Role in Bringing Children of the Incarcerated “Into the Circle,” Winter 2009
This issue of Insight is the culmination of a major initiative on children of incarcerated parents, which GCYF implemented and The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc. supported, in 2008. This issue provides a synthesis of the information from three 2008 learning summits and documents the experiences of nine foundations that have varying levels of investment in work on children of the incarcerated.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction.
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2008
Setting the Policy Table: The Role of Children, Youth and Family Grantmakers in Public Policy, Spring 2008
This issue explores the role of grantmakers in public policy, providing an overview of public policy and advocacy – what it is and what it is not – and demonstrates how grantmakers change systems for children and families through investment in this work. It examines a range of strategies foundations have used to advance public policies supporting the needs of children and families, and illustrates the benefits of engaging in public policy work.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction.
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2007
Improving Opportunity Paths for Boys of Color, Winter 2007/2008
This issue of Insight explores challenges faced by boys and young men of color, drawing on experiences of African American boys in traditional systems, such as education, foster care and juvenile justice.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction.
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Positive Pathways: Strength Based Approaches to Youth Development, Fall 2007
This issue of Insight explores what it really takes to improve outcomes for youth through strength-based approaches that meet youth where they are.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction.
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2006
Forging Partnerships in Culturally Diverse Communities, Winter 2006/2007
This issue of Insight explores opportunities for collaboration between philanthropy and national African-American- and Latino-led organizations to address critical health issues affecting African American and Latino children and families.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction and special pull-out article: Targeted Youth Development: A Closer Look at Immigrant Youth.
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Systems Building & Change: Engaging Public Partners and Decision Makers to Improve Early Childhood Outcomes, Fall 2006
This issue of Insight discusses the importance of public partnerships with philanthropy for early childhood, providing theoretical thinking and real-life profiles of partnerships engaging public programs and grantmakers to build stronger early childhood systems.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction and a special pull-out article: Understanding the opportunities, benefits, and realities of public and private partnerships, the Washington State Early Childhood Comprehensive System's Experience.
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Building Constituencies in Diverse Communities: Lessons from a Learning Journey, Summer 2006
This issue of Insight offers a glimpse of the learning journey that took place for a group of GCYF members over an eight-month period, synthesizes the collective learning that emerged and relays some of the most important strategies for success that were uncovered.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the executive summary.
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2005 & Archives
Building the Case for Increased Public Investment in Early Childhood Education, Winter 2005/2006
This issue of Insight captures the vision in the work of grantmakers who have taken on a range of approaches to increase public investment in early childhood care and education.
Members can read and download this issue of Insight in the Resource Library. Non-members are invited to read the introduction.
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Turning the Leadership Corner: Innovative Youth Engagement Strategies, Fall 2003
This issue of Insight frames and illustrates strong currents in both youth development practices and community initiatives that move beyond the gloom cast by our culture on today's youth.
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Promoting the Well-Being of Children, Youth & Families, Fall 2002
This issue of Insight features articles on children of the working poor who are at risk of falling behind in school, a family foundation's use of evalution to strengthen its grantmaking outcomes, the Fred Rogers Foundation, and more.
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Fathers & Families, Spring 2000
This issue of Insight highlights recent research, grantmaking activity and federal activity related to fathers and families.
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