First-of-its-Kind Data Track Troubling Outcomes of Youth Transitioning From Foster Care Fostering Youth Transitions highlights the most comprehensive dataset ever collected to assess how youth fare as they transition from foster care to adulthood. Read More
For Youth in Foster Care, the Road to Driving is a Bumpy Ride Learning to drive is an exciting and nearly essential milestone for young people today. Yet, for youth exiting foster care, this rite of passage is often littered with obstacles — from DMV fees to costly automobile insurance rates. A new report identifies common challenges that young people in foster care face and recommends policy moves that states can make to help these youth get behind the wheel. Read More
Nearly Four in 10 Kids Are Involved in Maltreatment Investigations by Age 18 By the time U.S. kids reach adulthood, 37% have crossed paths with Child Protective Services as potential victims of maltreatment, according to a new study pubilshed in the American Journal of Public Health. Read More
New Resources Help Organizations Advance Race Equity at Every Step First, the Annie E. Casey Foundation created Race Equity and Inclusion Action Guide, a seven-step guide focused on helping organizations advance race equity. Now, in partnership with race equity experts, the Foundation has produced a new set of resources aimed at helping social-sector organizations navigate every step of this seven-part journey. Read More
Reengaging Students Who Lost Their Way During the Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, young people across the nation disengaged from middle and high school. Read about a new resource hub devoted to helping these youth get their academic careers back on track. Read More
Foundation Announces Multiyear Partnerships in Three Communities to Help Youth Thrive by 25 The Foundation has launched partnerships in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Atlanta and Baltimore as part of its investments in the well-being and success of youth and young adults. Read More
Five Ways to Help Kin Caregivers Now Kin caregivers don’t always receive the same level of support that foster parents receive. This can result in kids missing out on key resources — from school supplies to mental health services — that they need to thrive. This blog post shares specific ways that individuals, communities and child welfare agencies can support kin caregivers now. Read More
Results-Based Leadership Video: Resolving Differences Using the "Circle of Conflict" A Foundation video lays out common conflicts on a circle graph. Being able to identify and discuss the types of conflict that are occurring will allow partners to better determine how to resolve them so productive work can continue to happen. Read More
Equipping Policymakers With the Data to Help Transition-Age Young People Thrive Download the Casey Foundation's "Fostering Youth Transitions 2023." The brief examines the experiences of teenagers and young adults in foster care. Read More
New Tool Kit Helps Leaders Communicate the Benefits of Family First Law The Annie E. Casey Foundation has developed a downloadable tool kit to help child welfare leaders, advocates, private providers and others talk about how the Family First Prevention Services Act can help improve outcomes for children and families. Read More