The Case for Rebuilding America’s Juvenile Justice System Lisa Hamilton spoke with Liz Ryan of Youth First on fixing the juvenile justice system and reducing states’ reliance on youth prisons. Learn more. Read More
Using What Works Series: New Strategic Financing Webinar Recording and Tools A Casey Foundation webinar shared tools from Evidence2Success, outlining funding strategies for programs benefiting kids and families nationwide. Read More
Leading With Evidence: Documenting Progress With Data and Evaluation The Casey and Grant foundations hosted a symposium to build evidence-based strategies that improve outcomes for children, families, and communities. Read More
Experts Talk Developing a Model for Extended Foster Care and Re-Entry Policies The final webinar in a six-part series highlights key parts of extended foster care, including model programs, policies across states, and reform plans. Read More
How Medicaid Can Help Child Welfare Systems Meet Kids’ Needs A new Medicaid primer gives practical tips to help child welfare leaders and agencies better meet kids’ behavioral health needs. Learn more. Read More
Immigrants in Rural Areas — a Growing Group — Face Unique Challenges A University of New Hampshire study finds rural immigrants differ significantly from rural native-born and urban immigrants in many ways. Learn more. Read More
Youth Incarcerated in Virginia’s Juvenile Correctional Centers Present Ideas to Governor The Casey Foundation supported Virginia’s shift toward juvenile justice reform. Youth and staff met with Gov. McAuliffe to share their ideas. Learn more. Read More
Five States Selected for New Initiative to Help Parents and Kids Succeed Together A new initiative connects low-income families to early education, job training and tools to boost stability and break the cycle of poverty. Learn more. Read More
Jim Casey Initiative Names Young Fellows From 12 States Casey named 12 new Jim Casey Fellows to train in leadership and advocacy and help improve outcomes for youth moving from foster care to adulthood. Read More
What is Economic Inclusion and Why Does it Matter in Atlanta? A new report from the Partnership for Southern Equity urges a shift in how we measure economic growth to support inclusion in metro Atlanta. Learn more. Read More
