Learning to LEAP: Resources Share Early Lessons on Supporting Youth Introducing three new resources informed by the early successes of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential — or LEAP — initiative. Read More
New LEAP Fellows Promote Leadership and Community Service The Casey Foundation selected its third cohort of young-adult Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential fellows. Read More
Workforce Development and Juvenile Justice Publications This resource roundup highlights employment-related well-being for youth with experiences in the justice system. Read More
In Georgia, a School District Reduces its Reliance on Juvenile Courts The Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools teamed up with local agencies to help realize an 85% drop in referrals to juvenile court after just five years. Read More
Support Is Essential for Students of Color in Atlanta This post examines academic achievement gaps between Black and white students in Atlanta. Learn more. Read More
A Blueprint for Embedding Evidence-Based Programs in Child Welfare A new guide, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, helps child welfare leaders select, implement and sustain proven programs in their systems. Read More
Results Count Heads to Arizona to Help Kids Hit Grade-Level Reading Benchmarks Reading at grade level by third grade is a critical milestone — one that can help predict whether or not kids will thrive in later grades and graduate from high school. That’s why Read On Arizona tapped the Casey Foundation to advance its work helping young Arizonans reach this important target. Read More
Juvenile Justice Resources: Webinar Recordings to Improve Practice JDAI Connect offers free one-hour webinars on system reform, covering topics from case processing to new youth justice initiatives. Read More
Report Reveals Lack of Investment in Baltimore’s African-American Communities In Baltimore City, predominantly white neighborhoods receive four times the investment of Black neighborhoods, according to a new Casey-funded report. Read More
Casey Supports National Campaign to Stop Solitary for Kids The Foundation is supporting the Stop Solitary for Kids campaign to end solitary confinement of youth in juvenile and adult facilities in the United States. Read More
