What 2016 Population Data Say About Race and Ethnicity in America The U.S. Census Bureau delivers new population-level racial and ethnicity data. Learn more about these results. Read More
Factors Influencing Housing Decisions Among Low-Income Families How do families with children — and low-income families, in particular — end up living where they do? Sociologists Stefanie DeLuca of Johns Hopkins University and Christine Jang-Trettien of Princeton University set out to answer this very question. Read More
Webinars Spotlight Juvenile Court Diversion Programs Two new webinars help practitioners and community-based organizations explore the use of diversion from juvenile court processing. The sessions support the Casey Foundation’s vision for juvenile probation transformation, which calls for diverting youth from formal court processing and probation supervision. Read More
The Missouri Model: Worthwhile Reform Benefits Youth and States According to a new report, the Missouri Model in juvenile justice has been proven to improve public safety, make facilities safer and improve outcomes for youth, without additional costs to taxpayers. Read More
Momentum Builds in States to End the Youth Prison Model America’s longstanding youth prison model — which emphasizes compliance, control and punishment — exacerbates youth trauma and inhibits positive growth while failing to enhance public safety. Not surprisingly, this model is fading across the nation. Read More
When Child Welfare Systems Embrace Trauma-Informed Care When child welfare systems infuse trauma-informed care into everything they do, kids experience fewer placements and fare better in foster care, according to new Casey-funded research. Read More
From the Field: Four Ways to Transform Juvenile Justice Now The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released videos on four emerging areas of juvenile justice practice — youth partnership, credible messengers, restorative justice and healing youth trauma. The talks inspire practitioners to think differently about what’s possible within their systems. Visit the post to watch the videos. Read More
Report: Colleges Must Help Students Academically to Keep Financial Aid College students of color or with foster care experience are at greater risk of losing financial aid, due to academic performance. A new report offers guidance on how schools can better equip and prepare students. Read More
New Report Shows Racial Barriers Prevent Children of Color and Immigrant Children from Reaching Potential, Postrecession The Casey Foundation's 2017 Race for Results report reveals persistent disparities for children of color and kids in immigrant families. The report urges lawmakers to back policies that level the playing field for all kids. Read More
Reflections on Housing Advocacy in Atlanta Casey Foundation grantees are advocating for affordable housing in Atlanta. Read about their experiences. Read More
