Developing Better Mentoring Programs for Maryland’s Youth For young people facing tough life circumstances, the benefits of quality mentoring programs are clear. These services help youth form positive relationships with adults and peers; keep them in school and on track toward graduation; improve their job prospects; and even reduce the likelihood they’ll use drugs. One Maryland nonprofit is working to improve the quality and quantity of mentors in the state. Read More
Giving Former Prisoners Positive Returns Read the story of Rodney Evans, a former addict who got his life back on track with help from Project RETURN, a support program for ex-prisoners. The Casey Foundation supports reentry work through programs, policies and practices that improve the employment prospects of former prisoners in an effort to reduce recidivism, increase public safety and improve outcomes for children and families affected by incarceration. Read More
Strategies for State Leaders to Support Youth in the Justice System Read the National Governors Association's ideas for how state leaders can mitigate the harm experienced by youth in the juvenile justice system. Read More
Connecticut Governor's Proposal to Raise Juvenile Court Age Sets Precedent Connecticut Governor boldly proposes raising the age of justice-involved youth to age 20 in alignment with brain research showing youth under age 25 don't possess the same decision-making skills as adults. Read More
Fresh Strategies for Creating Jobs at Big Ideas for Jobs The Big Ideas for Jobs project has once again tapped into the minds of some of the brightest experts from a variety of fields to come up with a new set of ideas that can lead to sustainable jobs today. Their proposals span areas of federal policy, industries and entrepreneurship. Read More
How Shared Data Helped Link Housing Conditions and School Readiness In Cleveland, researchers used combined data to connect housing-related risk factors with reduced kindergarten readiness. City workers and community organizations then turned to the same tool — shared data — to help implement solutions. Read More
I Was a Kid in Solitary Confinement At age 16, Alyssa B. was sent to adult prison, where she spent 23 hours a day in lockdown without positive human contact or regular programming. This post, written by Alyssa B., recounts the life-changing experience and reveals what justice-involved youth really need to turn their lives around. Read More
Divert Youth From Prosecution With Promising State and Local Efforts A Casey-funded report makes the case for expanding the use of diversion in addressing youth misbehavior. Learn about these efforts. Read More
Santa Cruz County’s Multi-Agency Approach to Results Count Santa Cruz County, California, is implementing the Results Count® framework across multiple agencies in an effort to achieve equitable results for all residents. Read More
Members of the 1993 Children and Family Fellowship Ten leaders from across the country have been named to the 1993 class of the Children and Family Fellowship. Read More
