Blog Archive

Mobilizing Youth for Data-Driven Community Change

A new report spotlights innovative efforts to help young people harness the power of data and advocate for changes they want to see in their communities.

Two Leaders Confront a Major Roadblock — Structural Racism — in Their Pursuit of Equity

Two leaders sought to reduce disparities in juvenile justice, but unaddressed pain and racial tensions threatened their progress. Learn more.

Improving Juvenile Probation to Support Girls in New Mexico

Bernalillo County’s probation department is driving culture change by partnering with girls, young women and community groups to guide reforms. Learn more.

Missouri County Maps Youth Programs

Members of Johnson County, Missouri, JDAI are "mapping" available youth programs in an effort to evaluate their system's strengths and deficiencies.

Video Captures Promise of Southwest Atlanta's Pittsburgh Neighborhood

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Indiana Approved to Claim Federal Funding for Modern Child Welfare Technology

New federal waiver allows Indiana to request federal funding for key costs of Casebook, a core component of the state’s child welfare technology platform.

New Online Collection of Resources on Youth and Young Adults

The Casey Foundation and Foundation Center created a resource hub for disconnected youth — ages 16–24 who aren’t in school or working. Learn more.

Expanded Partnership Seeks Proposals for Summer Programs Serving Baltimore Youth

Baltimore’s largest charitable funders are teaming up, for the second year, to create new summer learning opportunities for city youth.

KIDS COUNT Data Check: Teen Birth Rate Hits Historic Low

Teen birth rates in the U.S. have hit historic lows, a positive shift given the potential life challenges teen childbearing poses for moms and babies.