Act and Adapt A DePaul University professor is expanding the use of Act and Adapt, a program that identifies middle schoolers in Chicago’s public school system who show signs of depression or anxiety and offers resources to help. Read More
Get Involved: Advocates for Change in Juvenile Justice Check out our list of organizations advancing juvenile justice reform and join the movement advocating for youth justice today. Read More
Tips to Attract and Keep Young Workers Today’s labor market demands that employers cultivate an environment that meets the needs of young workers. A new report provides guidance and best practices. Read More
Extended Foster Care Explained Learn the basics of extended foster care, what it involves and how it yields benefits for both young people and society at large. Read More
Foster Care Race Statistics Explore AECF's analysis on the disproportionate representation of Black children in foster care. Gain insights to address systemic issues and advocate for change. Read More
Engaging Kinship Caregivers With Joseph Crumbley The Casey Foundation offers a five-part video training series: “Engaging Kinship Caregivers: Managing Risk Factors in Kinship Care.” Led by Joseph Crumbley, the series strengthens the skills of child welfare professionals in supporting kinship families to improve outcomes for kids. Read More
How to Improve Reading Skills of a Child Discover AECF’s latest findings on how parents can support reading at home to improve child literacy development. Learn how you can set your child up for success. Read More
National, State-by-State Data Show Depth of Mental Health Pandemic for Youth Children in America are in the midst of a mental health crisis, struggling with anxiety and depression. Explore state-by-state data. Read More
Financial Literacy for Youth Financial literacy is key to helping young people build assets, manage debt and achieve their goals. Learn the skills, knowledge and tools needed to manage money effectively. Read More
What Is Restorative Justice for Young People? This post is a primer on restorative justice in juvenile justice. Read about the benefits, how it works and how it compares to typical approaches. Read More
