Evidence2Success Framework Shapes Services for Black Youth in Miami A team of service providers is working together to better serve Black young people and families in Miami, Florida. Read More
In Memphis, Effort to Boost Businesses of Color Gains Momentum Memphis launched the 800 Initiative to help 800 Black-owned businesses grow their revenue by $50 million. Learn more. Read More
An Adoptive Family for Andrea: Using the Lifelong Families Model This video gives an inside look at the Lifelong Families Model, Permanency Teaming, and shows how team discussion helps other core components of the model. Read More
Working Effectively With Young People Requires Authentic Partnerships A Youth Voice and Power Summit hosted Feb. 22 featured mayors and young leaders who spoke about effectively working with youth. Watch the event. Read More
Keeping the Family Conversation Alive: Supporting Permanence Among Youth in Foster Care A new handout by the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative shares recommendations for promoting permanence among young people in foster care. This advice utilizes the latest research on adolescent brain development and apply even for young people who may have given up on the idea of legally joining a permanent family. Read More
Webinar Highlights What Caregivers Need to Know About Kinship Care The Casey Foundation is hosting a webinar on Oct. 16 for caregivers and the professionals who work with them. The free session will highlight lessons from Casey’s work on helping relatives navigate the emotional challenges of raising kin. Read More
Strengthening the Federal Infrastructure for Evidence-based Policymaking A new report from the Forum for Youth Investment offers a blueprint for building a strong infrastructure that promotes the use of evidence and research at every stage of the federal policymaking process. Read More
Indiana's Pioneering Effort to Adopt Casebook is Paying Off This is the third in a four-part series about Casebook, a state-of-the-art tool to help child welfare workers track and improve results for children in their care using state-of-the-art technology. In this installment, you will learn about Indiana’s pioneering work and results in adopting Casebook. Read More
Parents Helping Parents Achieve Stability in Georgia A Casey-funded program helps families establish stable housing, a network of support and employment opportunities. Learn more about its work. Read More
Academic Success in Low-Income New Jersey School District Offers National Model Low-income students of color thrive in Union City, New Jersey, public schools. Journalist Soledad O'Brien shares how one city has transformed education to benefit all of its children. Read More
