Report: Expand Law Enforcement’s Role in Pre-Arrest Diversion of Youth A recent report finds that deflection — pre-arrest diversion led by law enforcement — leads to better outcomes for youth. Yet, deflection is underused. Read More
The Pandemic's Toll: Only 1 in 4 Eighth-Graders Proficient in Math in 2022 Just 25% of eighth graders scored proficient in math in 2022. Read how the pandemic has impacted this important academic benchmark. Read More
Watch: Funding Evidence-Based Programs in Child Welfare With the Family First Act A recorded webinar by the Casey and the William T. Grant foundations provides an overview of available funding streams for implementing and sustaining evidence-based programs in child welfare, with a special emphasis on the fedferal Family First Prevention Services Act. Read More
Four Principles to Make Data Tools Work Better for Kids and Families Agencies can use analytics to refine evidence, identifying which programs work, for whom and when. A report outlines four key principles to guide efforts. Read More
Publications on Youth Probation, Well-Being and Data-Driven Problem Solving This resource roundup highlights materials developed by juvenile justice leaders and researchers with the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s support. Read More
Using Results Count Skills to Expand Health Care Coverage for Kids in Georgia In 2021, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law expanding health coverage to 70,000 uninsured Georgia kids, fulfilling a Children’s Health Leadership Network goal. Read More
Video Series Covers Generation Work and “Now Jobs” for Young People A video series shows how Generation Work uses “now jobs” to help young people build skills and earn credentials for better-paying careers. Learn more. Read More
Atlanta Youth Seek to Survey Peers About Economic Opportunities and Obstacles Five young leaders in Southwest Atlanta launched a study to explore peers’ education, career goals and the barriers they face. Learn more. Read More
A Focus on African Culture Yields Literacy Gains for Black Kids in the Twin Cities A Minnesota-based nonprofit is using culturally relevant approaches to improve student achievement and increase parent engagement. Read More
ARC Reflections: Helping Kids in Foster Care Build Healthy Attachments Healthy attachments with caregivers enable children to develop a positive sense of self and explore and participate in the world around them. ARC Reflections, a free training curriculum for foster parents and kin caregivers, helps adults build these vital healthy attachments with kids in their care. Read More
