Developing Evidence in Programs Serving Young People of Color A new Annie E. Casey Foundation webinar recording unpacks the work of building evidence to show that programs are effectively serving young people of color. Read More
Three Key Elements of Quality Work-Based Learning Programs for Young Adults A new report funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation identifies key elements of quality work-based learning programs for youth and young adults. Read More
Including Youth Leadership in Community Change Efforts Learn how young leaders encourage community change programs to give youth and young adults opportunities to drive social change. Read More
What the Statistics Say About Generation Z The Gen Z population, born between 1997 and 2012, is more diverse, more highly educated, and more integrated with technology than Millennials. Get the stats. Read More
Juvenile Detention Explained How many children are in detention centers in the United States? What is the long-term impact of juvenile detention? This resource from the Casey Foundation has the answers. Read More
Youth Detention Admissions Increase After Dramatic Decrease Early in Pandemic A survey of youth justice agencies in 34 states — conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation — finds that admissions to youth detention centers are increasing, partially reversing dramatic declines in the first months of the pandemic and worsening racial and ethnic disparities. Read More
What Is Generation Alpha? Make way millennials. Move over Generation Z. Learn more about what demographers have named society’s next age group: Generation Alpha. Read More
Four Principles to Make Data Tools Work Better for Kids and Families Agencies and child advocates can use advanced analytics tools to model large, multivariate problems and refine evidence to help pinpoint which programs work for whom — and when. A new report identifies four principles to help steer the work. Read More
Tool Kit Helps Child Welfare Leaders Streamline Procurement Processes The Casey Foundation has funded the development of the CCWIS Model RFP, a tool kit designed to help child welfare leaders streamline their procurement processes to emphasize program and policy objectives — and prioritize outcomes for kids and families. Read More
Providing Food and Jobs for Atlanta Residents During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has left thousands of out-of-work Atlantans struggling to afford food, while relief organizations are forced to operate with a shortage of resources. Read how CARE has led efforts to provide groceries and connect residents to jobs supporting food relief. Read More
