Webinar and New Tools: Evidence-Based Communications Strategies Advance Juvenile Justice Reform Three new resources are now available to help supporters of juvenile justice reform be more effective for youth and communities by utilizing evidence-based communications strategies. Read More
Developing State Budgets in Tough Fiscal Times Principles from the Center for the Study of Social Policy, a Casey partner, offer suggestions for policymakers attempting to balance state budgets while protecting public well-being in tough times. Read More
Employers Are Target of New Campaign to Add Young People to Workforce Nearly 6 million young adults are out of school and seeking work. Forty percent of employers say a lack of skills among workers is the main reason for job vacancies, and two-thirds report difficulty filling open positions. A new Ad Council campaign encourages employers to take a different approach to hiring to help bridge that gap. Read More
New Resources Support Efforts to Integrate Civic Data to Solve Problems Casey Foundation grantees have published two new resources to help state and local governments navigate the substantial challenges associated with collecting, linking, cleaning and securing data in the public interest. Read More
First Convening of Deep End Local Pilot Sites Held Reducing the number of youth in correctional institutions and out-of-home placements is key to reforming the juvenile justice system. The Foundation has selected six local sites – Bernalillo County, N.M.; Jefferson Parish, La.; Lucas County, Ohio; Marion County, Ind.; the city of St. Louis, Mo.; and Washoe County, N.V. – to pilot strategies to safely reduce commitments and other out-of-home placements following delinquency adjudication. Read More
Patrick McCarthy on Supreme Court's United States v. Texas Decision Casey Foundation President & CEO Patrick McCarthy offers his reflections on the recent Supreme Court decision blocking President Obama's executive order on immigration and what it means for children and families. Read More
A Second Chance for a High School Diploma and a Future A high school dropout in Los Angeles finds a way to reconnect with school at Conservation Corps. Read More
Civic Site Staff Talk Inclusive Community Planning in National Series Atlanta Civic Site staff shared their community-building principles and vision for making sure those most affected by community issues are part of the conversation — and the solutions — as part of an Orton Family Foundation conference call series. Read More
Webinar to Highlight Well-Being of Kids in Financially Struggling Families A Center for Financial Services Innovation webinar in November will focus on how kids in financially struggling families are faring. Read More
Ohio JDAI Collaborative Expands Representation to Detention Hearings Ohio JDAI reforms ensure that detained youth in their counties are represented by counsel. Read More
