Ten Core Principles for Youth Probation A recent APPA vision statement encourages juvenile justice agencies to ensure that probation promotes youth success rather than punishes. Learn more. Read More
The Importance of Trust, Training and Multiple On-Ramps in Workforce Efforts Generation Work aims to connect youth with jobs and family-supporting careers. Read lessons from the initiative's first seven years. Read More
Thrive by 25: Young People and Elected Leaders Talk About Working Together Three lieutenant governors listened to young people before speaking at an event where the Casey Foundation announced it is dedicating at least half of its investments over the next decade to improving the well-being and prospects of youth and young adults. Watch the event. Read More
1 in 10 Young Adults, 1 in 30 Kids Experience Homelessness Each Year "Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness in America" calls for urgent action to address the homelessness crisis affecting millions of young people. Read More
Leaders Call a National State of Emergency in Children's Mental Health The mental health crisis among kids and youth is real and worsening. Review the data driving leaders to sound the alarm on this issue. Read More
Preparing High School Students for Careers During and After the Pandemic Learn more about how the On Track to Career Success framework prepares high school students for successful careers. Read More
Complete College America Helping Black Community College Students With postsecondary outcomes for Black students suffering due to the pandemic, Complete College America is working with community college leaders to strengthen programs and improve student retention. Read More
New $5 Million Grant Program Will Connect Youth Facing Obstacles to Higher Education and Employment In partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Social Innovation Fund, the Annie E. Casey Foundation announced today that it plans to award $5.4 million in grants over the next three years to help more teens and young adults complete high school and postsecondary education and build paths to careers. Read More
Using Strengths — and Challenges — to Measure Youth Well-Being A new report surveys what tools are available to help gauge the existing strengths in a young person's life. Learn more about this work. Read More
Dr. David Nichols Talks Child Health Gains and Challenges In this episode of CaseyCast, Lisa Hamilton interviews David Nichols, who is a pediatrician and president and CEO of the American Board of Pediatrics. Their conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the rise in mental health issues among kids, the importance of the 2020 census and the pivotal role that parents play in child well-being. Read More