An Overview of the Lifelong Families Practice Model This video provides an overview of Lifelong Families, a practice model developed and tested by our former direct service agency. Read More
New Tool Helps Leaders Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities Leaders committed to helping all children succeed must understand the roles that race, class and culture play in shaping outcomes and opportunities for vulnerable children nationwide. Enter the Results Equity Crosswalk, a new tool from the Annie E. Casey Foundation that enables leaders to bring attention to and act on racial and ethnic disparities. Read More
LEAP Partner Receives $1 Million to Expand Initiative in Minnesota Project for Pride in Living has received funds from two Minnesota municipalities to promote job training programs and workforce initiatives in the state. Read More
Advocates Seek School Success Strategies for Youth in Foster Care Two years ago, Jim Casey Young Fellows Scentrellis Dixon and Shimaine Quimbley launched a group of youth devoted to supporting the academic success of kids in foster care. 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
Talking About Equity: Promoting the Curb-Cut Effect PolicyLink's Angela Glover Blackwell shows how developing policies to create equity can improve everyone’s lives. She does it with a simple example: curb cuts. The Casey Foundation believes the same principles can be applied to improving outcomes for children in the United States. Read More
Juvenile Justice Resources: Webinars on Effective COVID-19 Responses Eight new webinar recordings describe effective juvenile justice practices amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the sessions here. Read More
Healing Circles Help New Jersey Youth in Custody New Jersey’s Juvenile Justice Commission has embarked on a new strategy — healing circles — to break the cycle of recidivism and violence for young people in its facilities. Read More
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
The JAG Advantage Brings Trauma-Informed Care to Youth Employment The JAG Advantage is an approach created by Jobs for America's Graduates to provide student-centered services that help young people achieve their fullest potential, gaining an advantage in today’s emerging workforce. Read More
