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
Many Women Still Receive Little or No Prenatal Care Before Giving Birth in 2018 In 2018, nearly 230,000 women nationwide received no or late prenatal care before giving birth. Learn who was most likely to miss out on care. Read More
Growing Numbers of Latino and Native Youth in Juvenile Detention Buck Trend A survey of youth justice agencies in 34 states finds that after falling sharply in the early months of the pandemic, the number of young people held in detention centers remained constant. The survey finds that the number of Latino and Native American youth in detention centers increased. Read More
Racial Equity Impact Assessments Guide Family First Act Planning in Minnesota Child welfare agencies in Minnesota are using the passage of the federal Family First Prevention Services Act as an opportunity to deploy a racial equity impact assessment. Read More
How System Leaders in Atlanta Use Results Count Skills and Tools In addition to supporting neighborhood revitalization in Atlanta, the Casey Foundation is connecting leaders there to use and apply Results Count, Casey's approach to leadership development. Read More
