Helping Young People in Foster Care Heal From Trauma and Build Resilience Growing up is hard. Growing up in foster care is even harder. A handout from the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, Healing Comes First, leverages what we know about adolescent brain development to help young people in foster care move from trauma to resilience. Read More
Measuring Program Effectiveness With Youth Voice A Sept. 9 2021 webinar explored how programs for young people can utilize youth voice and perspective to increase effectiveness. Read More
Supporting Youth in Trouble With the Law in Their Communities Two new videos showcase how juvenile justice systems and community-based organizations are working together to safely support young people in their communities. Read More
Racial Inequities in Foster Care Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 exacerbated racial inequities in the child welfare system according to Bethany Christian Services. Bethany recently released What the Pandemic Taught Us: Innovative Practice Report, which analyzed data from its child welfare programs from before and during COVID-19. Read More
Proposals From Youth Justice Organizations Sought to Create Career Opportunities The Casey Foundation requests proposals from youth justice organizations to create positions for youth with experience in the juvenile justice system. Read More
Study Documents the Benefits of Authentic Youth Engagement Engaging young people emerging from foster care to help shape practice and policy is a key approach of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. But does it work? A team of researchers from Washington State University set out to answer this question. Read More
Applications Sought for the 2023 Reimagining Juvenile Justice Training-for-Trainers Institute Applications are open for the 2023 Reimagining Juvenile Justice Training-for-Trainers Institute. Apply by June 2, 2023. Read More
How Colleges Can Promote Equity to Support Low-Income Students Earning an advanced degree opens doors for low-income working students, connecting them to family-supporting wages and greater financial stability. Read a new report that explores the role of colleges in supporting these students and their success. Read More
Youth Lockup Facility Transformed Into a Community Hub In Texas, a youth lockup facility is now a community resource hub. Watch a video on the center's transformation. Read More
Improving the Well-Being of Young Parents Two recent reports funded by the Casey Foundation explore challenges faced by young parents, particularly mothers of color. The publications also share recommendations for how public systems and policy makers can enhance outcomes for these parents and their children. Read More