Adapting to Connect Young People to Opportunity With the pandemic, youth face barriers to education and employment. Stakeholders must adapt to connect young people to opportunity. Read More
Nonprofit Evolves Into an Affordable Housing Landlord for Former Foster Youth This post spotlights a milestone moment for the Rhode Island-based nonprofit Foster Forward: Buying a house, renovating it and renting it to three young moms who had experienced foster care. Read More
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Young Parents With Foster Care Experience A new webinar from the Annie E. Casey Foundation examines five ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected young parents with experience in foster care. Read More
City Accelerator Grant Aims to Strengthen Small Businesses in Southwest Atlanta The City Accelerator program has selected Atlanta as one of five cities nationwide to receive a $100,000 grant supporting local businesses and job growth. The program, which stems from a joint effort between the Citi Foundation and Living Cities, aims to strengthen communities of color across the country. Read More
Strengthening Support for Kinship Caregivers This Kinship Care Month, three resources offer best practices for those who want to strengthen services for kinship families. Read More
Casey Joins National Partnership To Tackle Disparities in Rural America Save the Children has joined forces with StriveTogether, Partners for Education at Berea College and the Annie E. Casey Foundation to develop and launch a first-of-its-kind collective impact effort for rural America. Learn more about this collective effort. Read More
Study: Early Work Experience and Supportive Adults A Boon to Low-Income Youth Young people who grow up in low-income households often face steep challenges on the road to adulthood. But three factors — a postsecondary degree, early labor market experience and work-based learning opportunities that include positive relationships with adults — can improve their future success, according to a new report funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Read More
Supporting Kinship Caregivers Through the Family First Prevention Services Act The Family First Prevention Services Act introduced pathways to ensure that young people involved with the child welfare system are able to grow up in safe, stable and secure families — including kin placements — that support their long-term well-being. Find resources related to kin placements. Read More
Measuring Program Effectiveness With Youth Voice A Sept. 9 2021 webinar explored how programs for young people can utilize youth voice and perspective to increase effectiveness. Read More
Proposals From Youth Justice Organizations Sought to Create Career Opportunities The Casey Foundation requests proposals from youth justice organizations to create positions for youth with experience in the juvenile justice system. Read More