Every State Agrees: 16-Year-Olds Are Better Served in the Youth Justice System Sixteen-year-olds are more likely to successfully transition to adulthood if the justice system focuses on rehabilitation — and not adult criminal justice. Read More
May Is National Foster Care Month May is National Foster Care Month, when the nation turns its attention to children and families in foster care and the many supporters who are committed to helping them succeed. Read More
Helping Young People After Natural Disasters Two tool kits — one for child welfare and one for juvenile justice — share evidence-based and trauma-focused guidance to help youth thrive after disasters. Read More
Sarah Hemminger on How to Create a Stronger Community for Young People In this CaseyCast: Lisa Hamilton chats with Sarah Hemminger, CEO of Thread, a Baltimore nonprofit that builds support networks for youth facing challenges. 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
The Annie E. Casey Foundation Names Stephen Plank Vice President of Research, Evaluation, Evidence and Data The Annie E. Casey Foundation has named Stephen Plank its new vice president of Research, Evaluation, Evidence and Data. Read More
Resources for Young People in Foster Care A roundup of resources dedicated to helping young people thrive in foster care and beyond. Read More
Supporting Kinship Caregivers Through the Family First Prevention Services Act The Family First Act supports stable, secure families for youth in child welfare, including kin placements for long-term well-being. Learn more. Read More
Strengthening Support for Kinship Caregivers Learn best practices on strengthening services for kinship families. Read More
Youth Underscore That Group Placements Are No Place to Grow Up in Foster Care In a new report, young people share perspectives on the detrimental effects of group placements — making the case for reduced reliance on the practice. Read More
