Engaging Youth in Foster Care to Build a Brighter Future in Baltimore Learn how a partnership between Casey and the Baltimore City Department of Social Services is improving the lives of Charm City's youth in foster care. Read More
Why We’re Expanding JDAI’s Focus Bart Lubow explains why the Annie E. Casey Foundation is working to reduce the nation's overreliance on juvenile confinement. Read More
Jim Casey Initiative in Georgia Raises Graduation Rates Among Youth in Foster Care Students who experience foster care face many challenges on the path to earning a high school diploma or a GED. But the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children is showing that, with the right resources, these young people can thrive. Read More
Foster Care Can Spark Modest Improvements in Child Well-Being, New Research Shows According to new research from Kids Insight, the well-being of many children in foster care improves while in custody. However, a minority of kids still struggle and agencies need to find innovative approaches to effectively meet their needs. Read More
Video Submissions Spotlight Achievement Gaps for Latino Students Casey Foundation and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists issued a compelling charge to student videographers across the nation: Tell the story of how Latino children are faring. Read More
Proposals Sought for 2017 JDAI Inter-Site Conference The Foundation is accepting workshop proposals through January 20, 2017 for its 23rd Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Inter-Site Conference, set for April in Orlando, Florida. Read More
Apply Today: New Leadership Program Open to NPU-V Residents Now through Jan. 31, 2018, residents of Atlanta's Neighborhood Planning Unit-V can apply to participate in a new nine-month leadership program aimed at helping residents effect positive community change. Read More
Collaborative Helps Residents Get Jobs in Baltimore’s Growing Industries A recent report shows how workforce-development programs in Baltimore helped most participants get credentials that led to quality employment opportunities with family-sustaining wages. Read More
Equity-Focused Leadership Program in Atlanta Continues to Strengthen Neighborhoods An equity-focused leadership program in Atlanta has created a network of residents who continue to strengthen local neighborhoods. Read More