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
New Research Series Examines Roots of Racial Inequities in Child and Family Well-Being The Annie E. Casey Foundation and Conrad N. Hilton Foundation are supporting a new research series, called Elevating Equity, that aims to advance racial equity for American families of color. Read More
Trauma and Adolescent Development With Shantel Assata This session explores how trauma impacts adolescent development and introduces tactics to improve services and programs. Watch the webinar. Read More
Nonprofit Evolves Into an Affordable Housing Landlord for Former Foster Youth This post spotlights a milestone moment for the Rhode Island-based nonprofit Foster Forward: Buying a house, renovating it and renting it to three young moms who had experienced foster care. Read More
Initiative’s Work in Baltimore Neighborhood Leads to Drop in Infant Mortality For years, disinvestment resulted in health disparities for residents of Baltimore’s Upton/Druid Heights neighborhood, including a high infant mortality rate. Learn how a city initiative has helped to spur a significant drop in infant mortality. 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
Strengthening Support for Kinship Caregivers This Kinship Care Month, three resources offer best practices for those who want to strengthen services for kinship families. Read More
Helping Mental Health Clinicians Better Support Adoptive Families Adopted children and their families face a distinct and elevated risk of difficulties. New research has singled out a training model that can help. Read more to learn about the Training for Adoption Competency. Read More
A Two-Generation Strategy A major underpining of the Casey's Foundation's work is the core belief that creating a brighter future for kids depends on making sure their parents are successful today. 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
