Blog Archive

Nearly Four in 10 Kids Are Involved in Maltreatment Investigations by Age 18

By the time U.S. kids reach adulthood, 37% have had system involvement as potential victims of maltreatment, according to a new study. Read more.

Questions Courts Must Ask Before Placing Children in Group Homes

A Casey-backed report offers key questions for professionals to ask before placing youth in residential treatment.

States See Clear Benefits to Keeping Youth Out of the Adult Criminal Justice System

Seven states raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction, helping keep more youth at home without straining justice systems, says a Justice Policy report.

Casey Seeks Grant Proposals for Baltimore Workforce Initiatives

The Casey Foundation seeks proposals for East Baltimore job programs. Grants up to $300K will fund efforts combining training, services and placements.

Six Lessons Learned From Successful Campaigns to Close Youth Prisons

A report from Youth First Initiative shares key lessons learned from successful state campaigns to close youth prisons.

Series Explores the Power and Future of Social Investing

Stanford Social Innovation Review’s 11-part series dives into social investing, a growing way philanthropies go beyond grants to advance their mission.