Blog Archive

Five Advocacy Organizations Receive Support to Reduce Youth Incarceration

The National Juvenile Justice Network awarded $350K to five organizations working to educate policymakers and media about safety in the justice system.

New Book Shows Why Equipping Adolescents to Thrive Is Key to a Brighter Future

A new book from Annie E. Casey Foundation's president and CEO calls for a bold shift in supporting adolescent youth. Get the details.

Improving Access to Support Services for Teens in Foster Care

An Instagram Live conversation discussed strategies to help more young people access federally funded services provided by child welfare agencies. Watch the recording.

Addressing the Needs of Young Parents in Foster Care During COVID-19

COVID-19 has created challenges for young parents in foster care. Child welfare practitioners can better support them by understanding their needs.

Community Connections for Youth Earns Casey's 2017 Gloria J. Jenkins Award

The Casey Foundation named Community Connections for Youth its 2017 Gloria J. Jenkins Award winner for advancing community-led detention reform.

Jim Casey Fellows Led Efforts to Improve Child Welfare

The 2022 cohort of Jim Casey Fellows led projects that advance policy and strengthen communities. Learn about their work.

New Lead Agency Helms Jim Casey Initiative’s Mississippi Site

Southern Christian Services now leads the Jim Casey Youth site in Mississippi, joining 17 other partners in the national youth network. Learn more.

Sharing Data to Benefit Kids: A Guide for Child Welfare and Education Systems

A new guide highlights how child welfare and education agencies can collaborate to share data and better support vulnerable children. Learn more.

Report: How Student Loan Debt and Forgiveness Plans Affect Atlanta’s Borrowers of Color

Black Atlantans face disproportionate student debt loads. Get data on these borrowers and ideas for supporting their debt relief.

Creating Trauma-Sensitive Communities

A new webinar explored how organizations that are pursuing a two-generation approach can begin to address trauma with the children and parents they serve.