New Tool Kit on Implementing Normalcy Provisions of Strengthening Families Act A new toolkit offers guidance to help policymakers and advocates implement the normalcy provisions of the Strengthening Families Act effectively. Read More
New Child Welfare Financing Report is Important Tool for State Advocates The Child Trends report, Child Welfare Financing SFY 2014, provides timely data on state-level child welfare financing. Learn more. Read More
Supporting Student Success Through Elev8 A national review shows Elev8 has made key progress since 2008, helping students — especially during the transition to high school — get needed support. Read More
New Casey Twitter Chat Series: Transforming Foster Parenting The Casey Foundation is launching a monthly Twitter chat on foster parenting. Kim Stevens will kick it off on February 14, 2016. Read More
Juvenile Justice Systems Find New Ways to Engage Families Casey is partnering with juvenile justice systems to boost outcomes by strengthening family engagement and collaboration across the country. Learn more. Read More
Ohio County Expands Diversion for Youth With Misdemeanor Charges Casey awarded Lucas County, OH a grant to test new juvenile probation strategies, aiming to divert more youth from court for better outcomes. Learn more. Read More
Juvenile Justice System Focuses on Strengths of Youth and Families in Massachusetts Massachusetts is piloting a training to help juvenile justice staff connect with youth and build on their strengths to improve outcomes. Learn more. Read More
Evidence2Success in Providence: A Report on Implementation A new report highlights how Evidence2Success was implemented in two Providence neighborhoods — Casey’s first Evidence2Success site. Learn more. Read More
Proportion of American Parents Without Health Insurance Hits Five-Year Low In 2015, 12% of parents (7M) lacked health insurance — down from 18% in 2010. The ACA is credited with boosting parental coverage. Learn more. Read More
More Kids Living in Low-Income Families Today Than Before Recession Research shows poverty harms child development. Today, 31 million kids — 43% of U.S. children — live in low-income families. Learn more. Read More
