Blog Archive

New Funds for Work: Connecting Systems for Justice-Involved Young People

A new report, New Funds for Work, offers state-level insights on justice-involved youth in workforce programs and ways to improve their job outcomes.

Nation Shifts Away From Costly, Unnecessary Confinement

Since 2007, the rate at which youth are placed in juvenile detention and residential facilities has steadily declined — falling 44% nationwide.

The Number of Bilingual Kids in America Continues to Rise

In 2016, 22% of U.S. children (over 12 million) spoke a non-English language at home, a 2% rise, or 1.2 million more kids, in the last decade. Read more.

New Tool Helps Leaders Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities

The Results Equity Crosswalk helps leaders address racial and ethnic disparities, focusing on how race, class and culture shape outcomes for kids.

JDAI Sites: Apply Now for New Staff Development Opportunity

Agencies can apply for the Re-Imagining Juvenile Justice program, supported by the Casey Foundation, through Jan. 25, 2018.

Young People Help to Reshape Workforce Development in Baltimore

Young people in Baltimore seek meaningful careers, but barriers like limited support and information hinder their path, a new Casey report finds.

Apply Today: New Leadership Program Open to NPU-V Residents

Residents of Atlanta's Neighborhood Planning Unit-V can apply to a new leadership program aimed at helping residents effect positive community change.