Youth Underscore That Group Placements Are No Place to Grow Up in Foster Care In a new report, young people share firsthand perspectives on the detrimental effects of group placements — making the case for reduced reliance on the practice. 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
The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta Atlanta’s Black-owned businesses depend on support from the public and private sectors to overcome inequitable practices, the threat of displacement and the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Helping Young People in Foster Care Heal From Trauma and Build Resilience Growing up is hard. Growing up in foster care is even harder. A handout from the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, Healing Comes First, leverages what we know about adolescent brain development to help young people in foster care move from trauma to resilience. Read More
David Brooks on Being Seen, Social Trust and Building Relationships Lisa Hamilton chats with David Brooks — a journalist and social sciences scholar who is leading an inspiring charge to build stronger communities and social trust. 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
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
Casey Launches Initiative in the South to Reduce Debt for Families of Color The Casey Foundation has awarded $580,000 in grants to seven partnerships working to reduce household debt in communities of color throughout the South. Read More
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
Improving the Well-Being of Young Parents Two recent reports funded by the Casey Foundation explore challenges faced by young parents, particularly mothers of color. The publications also share recommendations for how public systems and policy makers can enhance outcomes for these parents and their children. Read More
