Podcast Archive

Juvenile Detention Reformers Gather in Atlanta, GA

Learn about a two-day conference that was attended by more than 800 juvenile justice professionals from Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative sites across the country.

Juvenile Detention Reform in Baltimore in the Year of Freddie Gray

Baltimore, MD, instituted key improvements in juvenile detention reform with help from Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, including major changes during a tumultuous 2015 after the race-related events surroundingthe tragic death of Freddie Gray.

Policy Wins Help Strengthen Georgia’s Families and Economy

With support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a nonprofit in Georgia has helped secure key legislative changes that will strengthen the state’s workforce and create more equitable opportunities for children and families.

New Seattle Jobs Initiative Report Offers a True Insider’s Guide to Creating a Strong State SNAP E&T

A new report from the Seattle Jobs Initiative highlights lessons from the development and statewide expansion of Washington’s remarkably successful Basic Food Employment & Training program.

Craving Opportunity: Baltimore Youth Describe What They Need For a Better Future

A new report shares insights from nearly six dozen interviews with Baltimore youth about their experiences following the city’s 2015 unrest after Freddie Gray’s death.

Tips for Homeowners: Protecting the Value of Your Home

A recent workshop for residents of southwest Atlanta's Neighborhood Planning Unit V focused on protecting the value of their homes — and dealing with unsolicited purchase offers.

Pierce County Illustrates Rewards of Digging Deeper Into Data to Reduce Bias

The Washington Supreme Court's newsletter, Full Court Press, reported on a presentation by Pierce County JDAI before the state Supreme Court. The meeting, attended by Superior Court judges and statewide juvenile justice leaders, was convened to look at bias and disproportionality in the juvenile justice system.

Which Kids Run the Greatest Risk of Multiple Adverse Experiences?

In 2015-2016, 22% of children in the United States had multiple adverse experiences.

Casey Foundation Seeks New Sites for Evidence2Success Framework

The Casey Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals to begin the process of selecting new communities to participate in Evidence2Success, a framework that guides public system leaders and community representatives in working together to improve child well-being. Representatives of interested communities are invited to download the Request for Proposals and submit applications by May 28, 2015.