Tool Kit Helps Juvenile Justice Experts Talk Reform A new digital tool kit leverages public perception research to help juvenile justice experts become better communicators to advance reforms. Read More
Building Recognition and Relationships to Help Native Youth Thrive A webinar explores how to better support Native American youth with justice system experience. Watch now. Read More
Team Decision Making: Key Resources for Assessing Child Risk and Safety Team Decision Making, a promising approach that the Annie E. Casey Foundation developed and has tested for more than 20 years, helps child welfare agencies make informed decisions about whether to separate children from their parents. This post explores key Foundation resources on Team Decision Making. Read More
Resources to Help Young Workers Through the Economic Crisis The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an economic crisis and a grim employment landscape for young workers. Read More
Casey Launches Initiative in the South to Reduce Debt for Families of Color The Casey Foundation has awarded $580,000 in grants to seven partnerships working to reduce household debt in communities of color throughout the South. Read More
COVID-19 Juvenile Justice Survey: Youth Detention Admissions Fell by More Than Half in Two Months A new survey of juvenile justice agencies across the United States found the rate of young people admitted to detention fell 52% in March and April — a decline in two months equal to one that took place over 13 years. Read More
Jonathan Reckford on Housing’s Role in Strengthening Families and Communities In this episode of CaseyCast, Lisa Hamilton chats with Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity. Listen to learn about America’s broken housing landscape, how we got here and the vital role that housing plays in creating successful families and communities. Read More
Report Explores How Adolescents Leave Foster Care A new Casey-funded study by the Center for State Child Welfare Data examines the reasons that teenagers exit out-of-home care and the variables influencing their path. Read More
The Importance of Youth Advocacy A recent panel discussion stressed the importance of engaging youth in shaping the policies that affect them. Watch the session — which featured Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP) fellows and leaders. 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