Strategies for the Successful Expansion of JDAI States that are accelerating the spread of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative® (JDAI) across their local jurisdictions now have a new resource to help inform their work. Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Scale-Up: Study of Four States, written by the WestEd Justice and Prevention Center and commissioned by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, draws lessons from four states that have expanded JDAI® to more counties. Read More
Advocating for Racial Equity in Youth Justice A program supported by the Casey Foundation is preparing attorneys to advocate for youth of all races in the juvenile legal system and support equitable opportunities. Read More
Casey Awards Grants to Juvenile Justice Reform Projects Led by Young People The Casey Foundation will fund three juvenile justice reform projects led by youth who have personal experience with the justice system. Read More
What 2016 Population Data Say About Race and Ethnicity in America The U.S. Census Bureau delivers new population-level racial and ethnicity data. Learn more about these results. Read More
Introducing PAYA: An Initiative to Expand Youth Apprenticeship Nationwide The nonpartisan think tank New America has recently launched a multi-year multi-stakeholder initiative called Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship — or PAYA. This Casey-supported effort will promote high-quality apprenticeship opportunities for high school-age youth across the country. Read More
A Wealth of Research and Data During National Foster Care Month During National Foster Care Month, the Casey Foundation has compiled a roundup of child welfare resources. Read More
Jim Casey Fellows Names Newest Cohort of Young Leaders The Casey Foundation has named nine new Jim Casey Fellows, who are committed to improving outcomes for their peers in child welfare systems. Read More
PAYA Gives Nearly $3 Million to Expand Youth Apprenticeships The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) has awarded nearly $3 million to support 17 partners across the country that will expand high-quality apprenticeship programs for young adults. Read More
Building Strong Local Partnerships: 5 Lessons From Family-Centered Community Change New research from the Urban Institute examines the pivotal role of partnerships in the Casey Foundation’s Family-Centered Community Change effort. The study focuses on three communities that embraced a two-generation approach to help caregivers and children succeed together. Read More
More Than Half of Kids in Immigrant Families Lived in Low-Income Households in 2016 Compared to kids in U.S.-born families, kids in immigrant families are more likely to grow up in low-income households. They are also more likely to have parents who work full-time year-round. Read More