Step-by-Step Guide on Using Equity Principles in Social Science Research How to Embed a Racial and Ethnic Equity Perspective in Research is a working paper from Child Trends, published with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, that suggests how researchers can do more to achieve equitable outcomes for children, families and communities. Read More
Incorporating Racial Equity in Data Sharing in Broward County, Florida Florida’s Broward County is developing an approach to data that seeks to correct the unintended consequences of existing data-sharing systems. The key difference? Incorporating equity principles in system design to ensure that the people with the greatest stake are full partners in the process. Read More
Young Adults Speak: Now Free, Two Oregonians See Progress in Sentencing Reform The Annie E. Casey Foundation asked two young Oregonians who came of age in the system under Oregon's Measure 11 to reflect on the lasting negative effects they still face in their 20s. Click here to read the interview. Read More
Santa Cruz Probation Collaboration Reduces Group Home Placements for Latino Youth In Santa Cruz County, California, Latino youth on probation experienced worse outcomes and higher rates of confinement when compared to their white peers. To address this disparity, the county probation department partnered with a community-based nonprofit to launch a family focused, culturally informed program called FUERTE. And it’s working. Read More
Profiles Showcase 2019–2021 Children and Family Fellows Meet the 15 leaders named to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2019–21 Children and Family Fellowship Class. Click here to learn more. Read More
Webinar To Examine Three Key Fiscal Elements for Using the Family First Act The Annie E. Casey and William T. Grant foundations are hosting a Nov. 13 webinar on three key fiscal elements that child welfare leaders should understand to use the Family First Prevention Services Act to better serve children and families. Read More
The Casey Foundation Names Kimberley Brown and Katie Tetrault as Vice Presidents The Annie E. Casey Foundation has two new vice presidents: Kimberley Brown, who has been named the Foundation’s vice president of human resources, and Katie Tetrault, now vice president of finance and grants management. Read More
New ABA Tools Help Engage Young People in Court Hearings, Case Planning The American Bar Association recently released a set of tools — developed with funding from the Casey Foundation — to help judges and lawyers more effectively engage young people in foster care in court hearings and case planning. Read More
Webinar: Lessons from LEAP On Sept. 19, the Casey Foundation hosted a webinar sharing data and lessons from the first phase of Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP). Click here to view the webinar. Read More
Progress Stalls on Child Poverty, According to 2018 Data In 2018, 18% of all kids nationwide were living in poverty. See how this rate changes over time and for different racial and ethnic groups. Read More
