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
Resources to Help Partnerships Expand Youth Apprenticeship Programs New America recently compiled insights and guidance on creating strong partnerships at the regional, state and local levels to expand quality youth apprenticeship programs. Learn more about these resources. Read More
Memphis to Implement Proven Programs to Boost Well-Being of Black Students Two programs — Strong African American Families and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools — aim to address challenges faced by students in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about the work of Evidence2Success in this community. Read More
More than $1.8 Million Raised To Support Entrepreneurs of Color in Baltimore Six local organizations have received grants in a collaborative effort to help entrepreneurs of color overcome obstacles to starting and growing businesses in Baltimore City and the surrounding region. Learn how funders are supporting local small businesses. Read More
Webinar Highlights Prosecutor-Led Juvenile Justice Reforms A webinar features prosecutors from JDAI jurisdictions using their offices to promote fairness, rehabilitation and accountability. Watch now. Read More
Five Reasons to Complete the 2020 Census (and Encourage Others to Do the Same) Here are five reasons why the U.S. census matters more than you think, and why you should encourage everyone you know in the nation to participate. Read More
Four Common Misconceptions About the 2020 Census This post separates fact from fiction and addresses common misconceptions about the census. Learn all about the 2020 survey. Read More
Webinar Explores the Impact of Debt on Communities of Color Prosperity Now has launched a series of webinars spotlighting the burdens that debt places on families and communities of color in the South. Read More
The Latest State-Level KIDS COUNT Data Books View state-level resources — produced by KIDS COUNT network organizations — that examine how local kids and families are faring. Read More
Webinar Promotes Healing for Youth in the Justice System A webinar explores how mental health and juvenile justice systems can help youth manage their behavior with culturally relevant programs. Read More
