Kids Deserve Better: Why Juvenile Detention Reform Matters Detention is a pivotal decision point in the juvenile justice process. Even a short turn in confinement can have an outsized influence on court outcomes, and it can also mean profound and potentially lifelong negative consequences for the young people involved, according to research. Read More
How to Have a Productive Conversation About Race Conversations about race are not easy, but they are crucial. This guide helps to inspire productive conversations to create understanding, growth and empathy. Read More
Thrive by 25: Casey Foundation Announces Increased Focus on Youth and Young Adults The Casey Foundation announecd 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 ages 14–24. Read about the effort. Read More
The Benefits of Workforce Exposure and Career Programming for Youth and Young Adults Research finds that early exposure to the workforce — through work-based learning programs like internships and apprenticeships — increases the likelihood that young adults will be employed and earn family-sustaining wages later in life. The Annie E. Casey Foundation has identified resources that can help young people connect to educational opportunities and jobs. Read More
Training Series: Coping With the Unique Challenges of Kinship Care The Casey Foundation has created a video training series — Coping With the Unique Challenges of Kinship Care — as a resource for kin caregivers and the child welfare workers who supporting them. Therapist and trainer Joseph Crumbley hosts the sessions. Read More
Nearly Six Million Kids Are Impacted by Parental Incarceration Close to six million kids in America have experienced losing a parent to prison or jail. Read More
What Is Permanence? Every child needs and deserves to grow up in a safe, loving and nurturing family – a family whose support is unconditional and will last a lifetime. Read More
Casey’s Response to the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision The Supreme Court's restriction of affirmative action in college admissions reinforces longstanding racial inequities. Learn more. Read More
Resources for Foster Parents A collection of 10 online resources designed to help foster parents succeed. Read More
The Impact of the High Cost of Child Care Learn about how the high cost of child care hurts families and the economy. Explore the obstacles created by inaccessible and unaffordable child care. Read More