Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Homelessness is one of the biggest issues affecting children, teens and young adults today. Learn more about how to help these youth. Read More
Despite Improvements Since 2019, Racial Inequities Persist in Atlanta, Report Says The Casey Foundation’s 2024 Changing the Odds shows Black Atlantans continue to lack access to opportunities. Learn more about the report's findings. Read More
Why Income Inequality Hurts Kids and Families The American Dream — the idea that anyone who is determined and works hard can get ahead — has long defined the promise of the United States. Yet the reality is that life chances for Americans are now determined to a significant degree by the wealth of our parents. The dream that hard work will lead to greater opportunity is increasingly challenging to realize. Read More
Supporting English Language Learners A growing number of children live in immigrant families in the U.S. This post offers resources for English language learners and their families. Read More
Juvenile Justice Video Explains Ways to Elevate Care for Youth in Custody A video outlines eight ways for juvenile justice systems to elevate the standard of care for youth in custody — while working toward greater change. Read More
Youth Detention Admissions Remain Low, But Releases Stall Despite COVID-19 A survey of juvenile justice agencies in 33 states found that COVID-19 slowed youth releases, leaving many still in confinement. Learn more. Read More
Five Things to Know About the New Juvenile Justice Act Casey outlines five changes in the new version of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act that practitioners should understand. Read More
Project QUEST: Workforce Development That Works A multiyear evaluation of Project QUEST, a workforce training program in San Antonio, shows that sector strategies help low-income job seekers develop meaningful careers that lift them out of poverty. Read More
The Annie E. Casey Foundation Names Patrice Cromwell Vice President, Center for Economic Opportunity The Annie E. Casey Foundation has named Patrice Cromwell as vice president for its Center for Economic Opportunity. Read More
Effects of Social Media on Mental Health Explore how social media negatively effects mental health and get tips on becoming a smarter social media consumer. Read More
