Village of Wisdom Transforms Classrooms into Equitable Learning Spaces Village of Wisdom is building evidence that adding cultural relevance to learning leads to better academic achievement for kids of color. Read more. Read More
JDAI’s Deep-End Sites Safely and Significantly Reduce Rates of Youth Confinement A study shows Juvenile justice jurisdictions in Casey's Deep-End Initiative have outpaced reductions in confinement at the national level. Learn how. Read More
Some States May Be Able to Increase Foster Parent Payments During COVID-19 COVID-19 undermined child welfare efforts to foster stability and support. Now agencies can consider a temporary raise in foster parent rates. Learn more. Read More
The Changing World of Latino Philanthropy With Ana Marie Argilagos and Sam Zamarripa CaseyCast: Lisa Hamilton talks Latino philanthropy with Ana Marie Argilagos, CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Ga. State Senator, Sam Zamarripa. Read More
Leading With Race to Reimagine Youth Justice JDAI’s Deep-End Initiative This report explores the Casey Foundation’s Deep-End Initiative, which has demonstrated that juvenile justice jurisdictions can safely and significantly reduce youth confinement — especially for young people of color. Read the report to learn more. Read More
Survey: Amid Pandemic, Youth Detention Population Fell 24% in One Month, Matching a Recent Seven-Year Period A survey of juvenile justice agencies found that the number of youth in secure detention centers fell 24% in March 2020. Learn more about the survey. Read More
At Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dramatic and Rapid Reductions in Youth Detention Youth in secure detention fell 24% in March 2020. A survey reveals how COVID-19 is reshaping the juvenile justice system. Read More
Causes of and Solutions to the Student Debt Crisis Understand the history of America’s student debt crisis, who is hurt most and how public and private entities can take action. Read More
How Child Welfare Leaders Can Help Older Youth During COVID-19 Pandemic Child welfare systems must prioritize older foster youth and those aging out without family connections. Read key recommendations for support. Read More
Six Results Count Skills for Leaders Responding to COVID-19 The Casey Foundation shares six Results Count® tools to help leaders drive equitable results amid COVID-19’s rapid changes. Learn more. Read More