Good News for Youth: At Least 9 in 10 Have Supportive Adults in Their Lives From 2018-2019, most U.S. youth reported having a supportive adult in their lives. Read why community engagement and mentors matter. Read More
Evaluating LEAP’s Early Years A new study from nonprofit research firm MDRC evaluates the early implementation of models by LEAP partnerships to help youth succeed in school and work. Read More
Building Evidence Through Trusting Relationships Among Latino and Black Youth and Adults in Washington, D.C. To build evidence of what works to help youth succeed, the Casey Foundation has been supporting an evaluation of an intensive mentoring and case management program. Read More
Nation Is Missing Opportunities to Strengthen More Than 6 Million Futures as Young Parents Lack Resources to Ensure Families Thrive A KIDS COUNT policy report illuminates needs and barriers facing nation’s young parents and their children. 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
Helping Adult Learners Find Careers and Economic Opportunity While most jobs require some college or postsecondary training, nearly 23 million Americans older than age 25 lack a high school degree or equivalent credential. The good news? Career pathway programs — which combine adult learning and job training — can help. 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
Report Identifies and Explores Home Visiting Programs for Justice-Involved Parents Home visiting programs that partner with justice system-involved parents are gaining attention — and rightfully so. A growing body of research suggests that these initiatives are uniquely positioned to support the parents they serve. Read More
Report Shares Benefits of Engaging Adolescents in Research and Evaluation Projects A new guide outlines ways for foundations and other funders to improve the quality of their grantees' research by forging partnerships between youth and adults. Read More
Report Series Examines Employment Trends for Black Americans A recent series provides insight into the high unemployment rate among Black youth and adults — and recommends policies to improve outcomes. Read More
