What Is Neighborhood Planning Unit V (NPU-V)? This post looks at the history, residents and opportunities in Neighborhood Planning Unit V — a group of six neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More
Keeping Children Out of Group Placements: Strategies and Alternatives To help child welfare systems identify practices that may reduce their reliance on group placements, Lutheran Services in America examined initiatives used by its providers — compiling their findings in a new report. Read More
Apply Now: Transforming Juvenile Probation Certificate Program Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform is now accepting applications for a week-long certificate program that aids state and local jurisdictions in adopting a safer, youth-centered approach to juvenile probation. Read More
The Impact of Fines and Fees on Families For Black and low-income families in the South, debt related to court and motor vehicle fees and fines often prove to be particularly burdensome. Efforts are underway to raise awareness and find solutions. Read More
Promoting Equity and Economic Inclusion in San Francisco The San Francisco Foundation uses the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Results Count® leadership framework to facilitate improvements in well-being for children, families and communities. Read More
How Youth Apprenticeships Are Bringing Students to Work The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship continues to expand access to high-quality youth apprenticeship programs — boosting equity and improving outcomes for youth from low-income areas. Read More
Supporting English Language Learners A growing number of children — 18.2 million — live in immigrant families in the United States. This post shares a collection of resources devoted to supporting the nation's English language learners and their families. Read More
Advocates Seek School Success Strategies for Youth in Foster Care Two years ago, Jim Casey Young Fellows Scentrellis Dixon and Shimaine Quimbley launched a group of youth devoted to supporting the academic success of kids in foster care. Read More
A Vital Records Win for Hawaii’s Young People in Foster Care Young advocates have been leading the way as Hawaii takes steps to deliver vital records to 18-year-olds in foster care — helping to position them to lead self-sufficient lives. Read More
Families Are Seen and Heard in New Child Welfare Podcast A new podcast gives voice to young people and parents affected by the child welfare system. The podcast is an outlet to share experiences and explore solutions that empower families and keep them together. Read More
