Meet the First Chief Equity and Social Justice Officer for Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Public Schools hired Tauheedah Baker-Jones in November as the district’s first chief equity and social justice officer. Learn more about her efforts to eliminate historic disparities in the district. Read More
Youth Justice Community Collaborative Launches in Albuquerque The Albuquerque Justice for Youth Community Collaborative — supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation — will engage local stakeholders and youth advocates in shaping promising futures for young people who have been affected by the juvenile justice system. Read More
Thrive by 25: Young People and Elected Leaders Talk About Working Together Three lieutenant governors listened to young people before speaking at an event where the Casey Foundation announced it is dedicating at least half of its investments over the next decade to improving the well-being and prospects of youth and young adults. Watch the event. Read More
How a Community Grants Program Pivoted to Address Local Needs During the Pandemic In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Fusion Partnerships — a Baltimore nonprofit funded in part by the Annie E. Casey Foundation — has modified its approach to better identify and meet the changing needs of the community. Read More
Thrive by 25: Casey Foundation Announces Increased Focus on Youth and Young Adults The Casey Foundation announecd it is dedicating at least half of its investments over the next decade to improving the well-being and prospects of youth and young adults ages 14–24. Read about the effort. Read More
Scholarship Opportunity for Juvenile Justice Professionals The Annie E. Casey Foundation is sponsoring 50 scholarships for juvenile justice professionals to attend the American Probation and Parole Association’s winter training institute. The virtual event runs from Feb. 22 to 26 and applications are due Jan. 29, 2021. Read More
Webinars Explore Restorative Justice The Annie E. Casey Foundation will host two webinars on Jan. 25 and Feb. 17, 2021, respectively, on how communities can use restorative justice as a constructive and more equitable response when young people break the law in ways that cause harm. Read More
Survey Identifies Priorities for Child Welfare Research Results of a recent survey from the Urban Institute shine a spotlight on gaps in child welfare research and reveal a need for major systems transformation. The survey, funded in part by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, indicates that respondents see the expansion of prevention services as a top priority for strengthening families. Read More
For the First Time in Years, More Parents Are Without Health Insurance The number and share of parents without health insurance coverage grew from 2018 to 2019. Explore the reasons for this statistical setback. Read More
Jim Casey Initiative Sites Pilot College Readiness Model Three sites with the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative are participating in a college readiness pilot, called Fostering Higher Education, aimed at supporting the transition from high school to college among youth who have experienced foster care. Read More