U.S. Economy Improves in 2018 Despite More Teens Disconnected From School and Work The number of young people disconnected from school and work grew for the first time since 2010. Read why this matters. Read More
Better Help for Systems-Involved Kids After Natural Disasters Child Trends will create a toolkit to help public systems address disaster-related trauma in systems-involved youth over the next two years. Read more. Read More
Study Documents the Benefits of Authentic Youth Engagement The Casey Foundation engages foster youth to shape policy and practice; researchers are studying its impact. Learn more. Read More
Better Decisions for Better Results Featured on Podcast In a recent episode, the inSocialWork podcast featured Casey’s Better Decisions for Better Results to highlight the importance of frontline casework. Read More
Video Series Covers Generation Work and “Now Jobs” for Young People A video series shows how Generation Work uses “now jobs” to help young people build skills and earn credentials for better-paying careers. Learn more. Read More
New Research Explores Intersection of Community Safety and Health A special edition of Health Affairs highlights how community safety and health intersect, stressing the need for local strategies to reduce violent crime. Read More
The Share of Kids Adopted Out of Foster Care Continues to Grow Nearly one in four kids exiting foster care were adopted in 2017. See how this statistic has changed over time. Read More
Take It Now: National Workforce Benchmarking Survey The Corporation for a Skilled Workforce invites workforce development organizations to take its Workforce Benchmarking Network survey. Read More
Raquel Mariscal Honored with JDAI Achievement Award The Casey Foundation has named Raquel Mariscal, a senior fellow at the W. Haywood Burns Institute, the inaugural recipient of its JDAI® Achievement Award. Read More
Seeking Grant Applications for Summer Youth Programs in Baltimore Baltimore-area funders are offering grant funding to nonprofits to provide high-quality educational and recreational programs for youth in summer 2020. Read More
