Casey Selects 16 Organizations to Train Juvenile Justice Staff on the Frontlines The Annie E. Casey Foundation has selected 16 state and local juvenile justice agencies and related organizations to conduct professional development based on the Reimagining Juvenile Justice curriculum, which aims to help frontline staff better support, divert and redirect youth to appropriate and fair justice options. Read More
Urban Alliance: Connecting Youth of Color With Internship Opportunities By placing low-income high school seniors of color in paid internships, Urban Alliance provides a path for teens to attain quality jobs in the future. Urban Alliance has successfully transitioned its High School Internship Program to a virtual format during the pandemic. Read More
Enhancing Conversations Between Employers and Workforce Professionals A new report funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation captures the kinds of conversations that workforce development professionals have with employers to learn about the types of job and training opportunities available to young people. Read More
Report: The Pitfalls of Group Placements and Value of Prevention and Family Care A new report calls on child welfare systems to stop placing kids in group settings. It also shares evidence-based policy recommendations that promote family-based alternatives. Read More
Tool Kit Shows Apprenticeship Programs How to Advance Equity A tool kit explores how apprenticeship programs can promote equitable outcomes for youth and young adults who have been historically marginalized by education and workforce systems. Review the tool kit to learn more. Read More
Providing Internet Access to Communities of Color in Baltimore In Elev8’s hometown of Baltimore, a disproportionate share of these families live in Black communities and include young people participating in remote learning and programming. To bridge this digital divide, the nonprofit has taken matters into its own hands. Read More
Strategies for Child Welfare Leaders Facing Post-COVID Budget Cuts As part of the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, social service agencies across the nation can expect to see reductions in funding. Watch a webinar that lays out a plan for how child welfare agencies can manage the fiscal implications of the pandemic. Read More
Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Juvenile Probation Research Projects The Annie E. Casey Foundation is requesting proposals for two research projects that will inform efforts to transform juvenile probation. Learn more about these proposals. Read More
Number and Share of Kids Without Health Insurance Jump in Pre-Pandemic Report The numbers on U.S. kids without health insurance worsened in 2019 — even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Get the data details. Read More
Modest Progress on Child Poverty Preceded the COVID-19 Pandemic In 2019, 12 million children nationwide — 17% of America’s kids — were living in poverty. See how this statistic has changed over the years. Read More