Jabari: Reaching His Full Potential "Growing up, my dream was to be a vet," recalls Jabari. "As I got older, life happened. There were trials and tribulations, and I got off track from that dream." Learn how an evidence-based program helped this young man pivot and reach his potential. Read More
Casey Endorses Extending Foster Care to Age 21 in Youth Today Op-Ed Extending foster care to age 21 can save billions and help youth thrive, argues Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Director Leslie Gross in a new op-ed. Read More
Older Youth and Permanence: A Conversation with Gina Miranda Samuels Gina Miranda Samuels, researcher and associate professor at the University of Chicago discusses ways to achieve permanence for older youth in foster care. Read More
JDAI Sites: Apply Now for New Staff Development Opportunity Now through Jan. 25, 2018, agencies and organizations affiliated with a Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative site can apply to participate in a professional development program supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation called Re-Imagining Juvenile Justice. Read More
New Leadership Development Program Will Strengthen Child Health Advocacy The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and The Atlantic Philanthropies are proud to introduce the Children’s Health Leadership Network, a new leadership development program to strengthen the field of state-based advocates for children’s health policy. Read More
Community Justice for Youth Institute Named Winner of Gloria J. Jenkins Award The Casey Foundation honored a Chicago-based juvenile justice organization with the Gloria J. Jenkins Award during the 2012 JDAI Intersite Conference. Read More
Juvenile Justice Summit Considers Future of Youth Justice The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently took part in a juvenile justice summit ar the Washington Post. Experts in the field to discussed how federal and state efforts can improve the justice system for youth. Read More
Statistical Snapshot: Kids in Immigrant Families in America Today One in four kids in America — 18 million children total — hailed from an immigrant family in 2014. While most are U.S. citizens, several factors place them at a disadvantage as they grow into adulthood. Read More
Improving Juvenile Probation to Support Girls in New Mexico Motivated by data, the probation department in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, is embracing a fundamental culture change – looking to girls and young women as well as deeply rooted community organizations as the best sources for information about what they need. Read More
Watch the Webinar: Responsible Demolition and Land Reuse A Casey webinar explores responsible demolition protocols and strategies for repurposing blighted properties into vibrant, productive areas. Watch now. Read More
