Supporting Workers in the New Gig Economy More workers are being scheduled and paid on an as-needed basis instead of having steady hours and earnings — an arrangement often referred to as gig work. During a recent webinar, experts explored this changing landscape and shared strategies to support job seekers and employers. Read More
New Brochure Highlights the Foundation’s Evidence2Success Framework New brochure highlights the elements of the Foundation’s Evidence2Success framework and milestones achieved for the first communities to use it. Read More
New Guidelines Show How To Replace Youth Prisons With Community Services Beyond Bars: Keeping Young People Safe at Home and Out of Youth Prisons offers a framework for juvenile justice administrators, legislators, judges, nonprofit organizations and youth advocates to dramatically reduce the practice of youth incarceration, promote public safety and restore a sense of belonging for young people in their homes and neighborhoods. Read More
Overview of the Family First Prevention Services Act Explore the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), its pros, cons and impact on child welfare and keeping families together. Read More
Becoming #TheNewUS: Discussion on Changing Face of Rural America The Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group will host a panel discussion Thursday, Oct. 6, about the changing face of rural America and what it means for organizations working to improve the lives of low-income families in these communities. Read More
Recession Increases Number of Children Living in Low-Income Families by 7% to 31 Million According to the Casey Foundation's 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book, the last decade has seen a decline in economic well-being for low-income kids and families. Read More
Iowa Celebrates Attendance Awareness Month Up, Up, and Attend is a super-hero themed attendance awareness campaign that is being used in Grade-Level Reading (GLR) communities throughout the U.S. Read More
Updated Adoption Stats for Kids in Foster Care The number of kids in foster care and awaiting adoption rose to nearly 118,000 children in 2016. Learn more about these kids. Read More
Fewer Children in Poverty, But Still Cause for Concern According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 16 million children lived in poverty in 2013. Read More
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. Read More
