Population Trends in 2018: Youngest Kids and New Adults From 2017 to 2018, the number of kids under the age of 1 fell while the number of new adults rose. See if these trends hold at the state level. 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
Resource Roundup: Juvenile Justice Publications This resource roundup — highlighting materials developed by juvenile justice leaders and researchers with the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s support — shares new knowledge and key findings from the field. Read More
Progress Check: Casey Grantees on Easing the Debt Burdens of Families in the South This blog post checks in on the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Southern Partnership to Reduce Debt, a multiyear, multistate effort that is entering its third year and aims to ease the debt burdens of families in the South. Read More
Report Spotlights Strategies for Helping Low-Income Workers Succeed What innovative strategies are helping workers navigate today's changing economy? And, what can philanthropy learn from them? These are questions asked and answered in a new report, Taking Action. Read More
New Resources to Expand Quality Apprenticeship Programs This post highlights resources, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, that support the expansion of apprenticeship programs so that more Americans can gain the experiences and connections needed to thrive in today’s changing economy. Read More
A Casey Q&A: Improving Foster Parent Recruitment in the Cherokee Nation Hettie Charboneau, a child welfare leader in the Cherokee Nation, answers questions on strengthening foster family recruitment and retention. Read More
Preserving the Past in New Orleans Is Key to Creating a Brighter Economic Future When the New Orleans Business Alliance launched its economic development plan, the collaborative had a goal in mind: preserve the city’s rich history and ensure all residents have the opportunities and support needed to achieve financial stability and thrive. Read More
Expanding Housing Options for the Formerly Incarcerated Webinar The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently hosted a webinar exploring how advocates, community groups and others can work to increase housing options for people with criminal and arrest records. Watch the webinar. Read More
Judge William Thorne on the History and Healing of American Indian Families Lisa Hamilton interviews William Thorne Jr., a member of the Pomo and Coast Miwok Indian tribes and a retired juvenile justice judge with 34 years of experience in tribal and state courts. Their conversation explores how past federal policies have harmed American Indian children and what these communities are doing to help their own families heal. Read More