Legal Considerations for Successful Youth Diversion Programs A tool kit from UCLA Law helps jurisdictions address legal issues when implementing youth diversion programs. Download it today. Read More
Casey Partners with First Focus to Create State Policy Advocacy and Reform Center for Child Welfare The Annie E. Casey Foundation is helping to form a nonpartisan center to enhance the existing network of state child welfare policy advocates working to achieve comprehensive reforms for children and families involved in child welfare systems. Read More
A Focus on African Culture Yields Literacy Gains for Black Kids in the Twin Cities A Minnesota-based nonprofit is using culturally relevant approaches to improve student achievement and increase parent engagement. Read More
Transforming Juvenile Probation Training Series Now Online — and Free A training series aims to make juvenile probation more effective and equitable. Learn more about the series. Read More
The Conservative Case for Restorative Justice A new report argues that restorative justice practices yield better results. Learn about the conservative principles behind the argument. Read More
Mandated Reporter Survey Seeks to Improve Practices to Keep More Families Together A new survey aims to learn from mandated reporters of child abuse or neglect. Read about the survey. Read More
KIDS COUNT Network Brainstorms Racial Equity Strategies Nearly 200 child and youth advocates gathered in San Antonio earlier this fall to discuss race and ethnic equity during the annual convening of the KIDS COUNT network. The unique focus on race during this year’s conference allowed the advocates to deepen their knowledge of systemic and institutional racism while brainstorming strategies to take back to their communities. Read More
Pivot to Prevention: Tools for Funding and Implementing Evidence-Based Programs in Schools After achieving significant gains in its work to improve mental and behavioral health among high-school students in Providence, Rhode Island, CYC has launched a series of tools supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to help like-minded communities replicate their success. Read More
Introducing the Evidence2Success Tool Kit The Evidence2Success tool kit helps leaders build and fund smarter strategies for aiding children and families. Learn about the tool kit. Read More
Evaluating Race Equity and Family Engagement Strategies to Reform the Deep End of Juvenile Justice In a Casey-hosted webinar, presenters shared lessons from an evaluation of effort to deploy race equity strategies and engage youth and families in reducing incarceration and other out-of-home placements for young people, especially youth of color. Read More