Juvenile Justice Resources: Webinars on Effective COVID-19 Responses Eight new webinar recordings describe effective juvenile justice practices amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the sessions here. Read More
Results Count Realizes Gains in Reading and Math Proficiency In Minneapolis, kids improved in math and reading thanks to Results Count and efforts by the Northside Achievement Zone and partners. Read more. Read More
StriveTogether Network Embraces Results-Based Leadership Approach Community partnerships in the StriveTogether national network are applying the tools of results-based leadership (RBL) — the Casey Foundation’s unique approach to leadership development for social change — to support the success of every child from cradle to career. Read More
Nation Is Missing Opportunities to Strengthen More Than 6 Million Futures as Young Parents Lack Resources to Ensure Families Thrive A KIDS COUNT policy report illuminates needs and barriers facing nation’s young parents and their children. Read More
Evaluating LEAP’s Early Years A new study from nonprofit research firm MDRC evaluates the early implementation of models by LEAP partnerships to help youth succeed in school and work. Read More
Casey Foundation Announces Tenth Class of Children and Family Fellows Outstanding human service and social change leaders from 13 states will develop results-based leadership skills to build bright futures for children and families. Read More
Fiscal Sponsors and Baltimore’s Grassroots Organizations A new report shows how funders can better support non-501(c)(3) groups, especially those led by people of color, and the fiscal sponsors they rely on. Read More
A Resource for Strengthening Adoptive Families With Older Kids Casey is investing in efforts to support data collection and create a manual of practice for post-adoption services for older youth and their families. Read More
A Model Move: Trauma Informed Community Building In a new report, researchers outline what they’ve learned about trauma-informed community building and how it can help promote resiliency and social cohesion among residents who have experienced pervasive trauma. Read More
Results Count Program Informs Plan to Eradicate Poverty in Washington Washington’s Poverty Reduction Work Group released a 10-year plan to end poverty. Facilitator Lori Pfingst credits Results Count for shaping her work. Read More