State Strategies to Address the Needs of Justice-Involved Youth Impacted by Collateral Consequences The National Governors Association explores how state leaders can mitigate the adverse effects of justice system involvement for youth. Read the report. Read More
Fostering Youth Transitions 2023 State and National Data to Drive Foster Care Advocacy "Fostering Youth Transitions 2023" examines the experiences of teenagers and young adults in foster care as reported by all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Read More
The Changing Child Population of the United States Child Population Data From the 2020 Census Discover insights on the changing child population in the U.S. with AECF. Understand trends, demographics, and implications for the future. Learn more now. Read More
Insights From a Pandemic Reflections from the On Track to Career Success Project On Track to Career Success puts students on a path to academic and workplace success. Read about the initiative. Read More
Championing Change A Practitioner Guide for Leading Inclusive and Equity-Infused Rapid-Cycle Learning Rapid-cycle learning involves quickly testing strategies for program improvement and prioritizing equity from the get-go. Learn how it works. Read More
Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness in America A Thrive by 25® Brief This brief examines youth homelessness, why it matters and what leaders can do to help more young people find safe, stable housing. Read it now. Read More
Keeping Mentoring Connections in a Socially Distanced World Findings From a Youth-Engaged Study of Virtually Adapted Mentoring Practices in Response to COVID-19 This report explores the benefits, challenges and opportunities of virtual youth mentorship. Learn how to put these models to work. Read More
Roadblocks to Workforce Inclusion for Young Adult Immigrants Charting the Path Forward This report explores barriers that young immigrants face in the U.S. job market and how employers can support their success. Read it now. Read More
Probation Reform: A Tool Kit for Juvenile Justice State Advisory Groups This tool kit guides juvenile justice State Advisory Groups to support youth probation. Learn how SAGs can support youth justice reform. Read More
Juvenile Justice: Young People and Restorative Justice This paper examines restorative justice models and tells why more states are using them in juvenile justice policy. Read the report. Read More