Blog Archive

"Now Jobs" Prepare Young Adults for Long-Term Success

Short- and long-term jobs can help young adults meet immediate needs and build skills for future careers, according to a new report.

Training Opportunity: Family-Engaged Case Planning in Youth Probation

Training prepares teams of juvenile probation professionals and partners to implement the family-engaged case planning model. Learn more.

Watch Our Webinar: Three Fiscal Elements for Using the Family First Act

A new webinar explores three important considerations in financing prevention services under the Family First Prevention Services Act.

What the Data Says: Adoption and Kids in Foster Care

In 2014, 107,916 children in America’s foster care system were waiting to be adopted. While nearly half of these children were adopted within two years, 29% waited three or more years to experience this milestone.

A Results-Oriented Training Hub for Community Partnerships

A new training hub helps community leaders and change makers achieve more equitable outcomes for those they serve. Learn more about it.

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.

The Cost of Doing Nothing About Federal Child Welfare Financing

A new infographic from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative shows the high cost of doing nothing about our federal financing system for child welfare.

Using What Works Series: New Strategic Financing Webinar Recording and Tools

In the latest webinar in the Using What Works series highlighting tools of the Casey Foundation’s Evidence2Success framework, experts described the components of a strategic financing plan for programs proven to work for children and families and new financing approaches being adopted around the country.