Families Are Seen and Heard in New Child Welfare Podcast A new podcast gives voice to young people and parents affected by the child welfare system. The podcast is an outlet to share experiences and explore solutions that empower families and keep them together. Read More
Entrepreneur-backed Assets Fund Draws $17.5 Million in New Commitments The Aspen Institute and the Microfinance Impact Collaborative have announced $17.5 million in support for the Entrepreneur Backed Assets Fund. Read More
Atlanta Youth Seek to Survey Peers About Economic Opportunities and Obstacles Five young leaders from Southwest Atlanta have launched a research effort to better understand their peers’ educational and career aspirations and the barriers that stand in their way. Read More
Infographic Highlights Trends in Youth Incarceration Over Three Decades A new infographic from the Annie E. Casey Foundation leverages newly released federal data to present key trends in youth incarceration over the last three decades. Read More
Building Evidence Through Trusting Relationships Among Latino and Black Youth and Adults in Washington, D.C. To build evidence of what works to help youth succeed, the Casey Foundation has been supporting an evaluation of an intensive mentoring and case management program. Read More
Youth Detention Use Reaches Highest Level in 19 Months The use of juvenile detention reached a 19-month high on Oct. 1, 2021. Despite this development, the youth detention population is still 22% smaller than it was on March 1, 2020, before the pandemic began. Read More
Healing Circles Help New Jersey Youth in Custody New Jersey’s Juvenile Justice Commission has embarked on a new strategy — healing circles — to break the cycle of recidivism and violence for young people in its facilities. Read More
Census 2020 Undercount The 2020 U.S. Census likely undercounted children, as well as people of color — due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a fraught political climate. 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
Supporting Youth Leadership and Evidence2Success in Memphis The Evidence2Success partnership in Memphis is engaging local youth to shape policies and programs meant to improve their community. Read More
