Young Adults Assess Their Social Networks and Connections to Resources A recent study explores youth insights on how social connectedness shapes health and positive development. Learn more. Read More
How Young Adults View Social Connectedness and Access Resources A Summary This study provides insights into young adults’ views on their social networks and analyzes ways young people connect to financial, mentoring and other resources critical to their healthy development. Read More
Research on Summer Programs Sheds Light on Employment and Well-Being for Youth Two recent studies outline how summer youth employment programs can be expanded to advance equity and opportunity for young people. Learn more. Read More
Casey President Lisa Hamilton Promotes Equity in Grant Making in New Interview In a PEAK Grantmaking interview, Casey President & CEO Lisa Hamilton discusses why equity and inclusion must be central to organizations’ work. Read More
New Guide: Family-Engaged Case Planning for Youth on Probation A new practice guide helps juvenile justice agencies institute family-engaged case planning. Learn about a model to improve the odds for young people. Read More
Family-Engaged Case Planning A Practice Guide for Transforming Juvenile Probation This practice guide helps juvenile justice agencies implement family-engaged case planning in youth probation. Read it now. Read More
Nonprofit Evolves Into an Affordable Housing Landlord for Former Foster Youth Foster Forward marks a milestone: buying, renovating and renting a home to three young moms who experienced foster care in Rhode Island. Learn more. Read More
Eight Youth-Centered Principles for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice A new report offers an eight-part framework for child welfare and juvenile justice, emphasizing youth development, racial equity and belonging. Read More
Report Details Barriers Faced by Students at HBCUs A new report highlights HBCUs’ challenges — low investment, enrollment declines and pandemic fallout — and offers solutions. Read More
Strategies for Equitable Grant Making and Resources for Grant Seekers A new report urges grant makers to cultivate relationships with nonprofits of color and adopt equitable funding strategies for investing in communities. Read More
