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 Casey Foundation is sponsoring scholarships for professionals to attend the 2021 American Probation and Parole Association’s winter training institute. 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
What Are the Core Characteristics of Generation Z? Generation Z has emerged as a population increasingly worthy of attention, especially now as its older members enter young adulthood. Here’s what we know about their characteristics. Read More
U.S. Chamber Foundation Offers Tools for Employers to Expand Job Access Two publications provide recommendations and tools to help employers, educational institutions and workforce organizations work together to expand job and career opportunities for people who historically have faced barriers to entering professions. Read More
Casey Invests in Multiyear Effort to Support Young Parents and Their Kids The Annie E. Casey Foundation is working with partners in four cities — Austin, Charlotte, Miami and Santa Fe — as well as several national organizations to better support young parents and their children. Read More
By Expanding Family Support, South Carolina Aims to Reduce Use of Foster Care South Carolina is leading an ambitious statewide effort to bolster and expand family support services — aiming to reduce reliance on the child protection system. Learn about the new approach. Read More
