As Pandemic Eases, Youth Detention Population Creeps Up A monthly survey by the Annie E. Casey Foundation of youth justice agencies finds that since last May, the use of juvenile detention is down for white youth, but up for their Black and Latino peers on March 1, 2021. Read More
How Student Debt Hurts Young Adults of Color In addressing the racial and ethnic wealth gap, the issue of student loan debt — and its disproportionate impact on youth of color — must be a top priority. Explore several resources that highlight the racial disparities related to student debt and that recommend potential solutions. Read More
What It Takes to Create Educational and Career Pathways for Young People A new resource examines how public systems, service providers and nonprofit organizations can create educational and career pathways for young people. Read More
Evaluation Lessons From Family-Centered Community Change Can working with public systems to integrate services and serve parents and children at the same time spark broader community change? In a new webinar, the Annie E. Casey Foundation revisits its Family-Centered Community Change effort to explore this very question. Read More
Campaign Launches to Strengthen 1,000 Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta The Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative has launched the Advancing Enterprise Prosperity: 1,000 Black Businesses in 1,000 Days Campaign, which is an effort to help 1,000 Black-owned businesses in Atlanta either hire their first employee or offer living wages to current workers. Read More
New Resource Aids Researchers in Supporting Boys and Men of Color A new report aims to teach researchers, evaluators and funders how to better support boys and men of color. It introduces six strategies that emphasize challenging the status quo in research methodologies and taking responsibility for systemic forces that cause harm. Read More
Examining Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Shortage The Casey Foundation invests in efforts to promote quality, affordable housing in Atlanta and protect longtime residents from displacement. It explored several sources that break down local housing issues, and this blog post shares some of the Foundation's findings. Read More
Baltimore Health Corps Hires 275 Staffers A public-private initiative in Baltimore traces potential COVID-19 infections and coordinates care for those who contract the disease. The Baltimore Health Corps is also stimulating the economy by creating jobs, hiring 275 “contact tracers” and community health workers over six months. Read More
The Benefits of Workforce Exposure and Career Programming for Youth and Young Adults Research finds that early exposure to the workforce — through work-based learning programs like internships and apprenticeships — increases the likelihood that young adults will be employed and earn family-sustaining wages later in life. The Annie E. Casey Foundation has identified resources that can help young people connect to educational opportunities and jobs. Read More
United Way's Suzanne McCormick on Serving Communities During the Pandemic Suzanne McCormick is the U.S. president of United Way Worldwide. Listen as Casey's Lisa Hamilton chats with McCormick about how the United Way has evolved its programs and priorities to better support communities and families during the pandemic. Read More
