Keeping Children Out of Group Placements: Strategies and Alternatives Lutheran Services in America reviewed provider initiatives to help child welfare cut reliance on group placements in a new report. Read More
Apply Now: Transforming Juvenile Probation Certificate Program Apply now: Georgetown’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform offers a week-long certificate program for safer, youth-centered juvenile probation. Read More
The Impact of Fines and Fees on Families Court and motor vehicle fees trap Black and low-income Southern families in debt. Efforts are underway to raise awareness and find solutions. Learn more. Read More
Promoting Equity and Economic Inclusion in San Francisco The San Francisco Foundation uses the Casey Foundation’s Results Count® framework to facilitate better outcomes for children, families and communities. Read More
How Youth Apprenticeships Are Bringing Students to Work The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship expands quality youth apprenticeship programs to boost equity and outcomes for low-income youth. Read More
Supporting English Language Learners A growing number of children live in immigrant families in the U.S. This post offers resources for English language learners and their families. Read More
Advocates Seek School Success Strategies for Youth in Foster Care Two years ago, Jim Casey Young Fellows Scentrellis Dixon and Shimaine Quimbley launched a youth group to support foster kids’ academic success. Read more. Read More
A Vital Records Win for Hawaii’s Young People in Foster Care Young advocates are leading Hawaii’s push to deliver vital records to 18-year-olds in foster care, setting them up for self-sufficiency. Learn more. Read More
Families Are Seen and Heard in New Child Welfare Podcast A new podcast highlights youth and parents impacted by child welfare — sharing experiences and exploring solutions to empower and unite families. 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
