Report: The Pitfalls of Group Placements and Value of Prevention and Family Care A report urges child welfare systems to end group placements and recommends evidence-based, family-focused alternatives. Learn more. Read More
Tool Kit Shows Apprenticeship Programs How to Advance Equity A toolkit highlights how apprenticeships can create equitable opportunities for marginalized youth and young adults in education and workforce systems. Read More
Providing Internet Access to Communities of Color in Baltimore In Baltimore, many Black families face a digital divide. Elev8 is tackling this by supporting youth in remote learning and programming. Learn more. Read More
Strategies for Child Welfare Leaders Facing Post-COVID Budget Cuts COVID-19’s economic fallout is cutting social service funding. Watch a webinar on how child welfare agencies can manage these fiscal challenges. Read More
Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Juvenile Probation Research Projects The Annie E. Casey Foundation is requesting proposals for two research projects that will inform efforts to transform juvenile probation. Learn more about these proposals. Read More
Modest Progress on Child Poverty Preceded the COVID-19 Pandemic In 2019, 12 million children nationwide — 17% of America’s kids — were living in poverty. See how this statistic has changed over the years. Read More
Number and Share of Kids Without Health Insurance Jump in Pre-Pandemic Report The numbers on U.S. kids without health insurance worsened in 2019 — even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Get the data details. Read More
Many Women Still Receive Little or No Prenatal Care Before Giving Birth in 2018 In 2018, nearly 230,000 women nationwide received no or late prenatal care before giving birth. Learn who was most likely to miss out on care. Read More
Growing Numbers of Latino and Native Youth in Juvenile Detention Buck Trend A survey of youth justice agencies found detention dropped early in the pandemic but then stabilized, with increases for Latino and Native American youth. Read More
Racial Equity Impact Assessments Guide Family First Act Planning in Minnesota Child welfare agencies in Minnesota are using the Family First Prevention Services Act as an opportunity to deploy a racial equity impact assessment. Read More
