Blog Archive

And the Survey Says: Aspen Institute Examines Efforts to Connect Young Adults to Jobs

In 2015, 6.7M young adults were out of work or school. A Casey report with Aspen Institute shows how to help 18–29-year-olds thrive in today’s workforce.

Seeking Applicants for Boys and Men of Color Leadership Initiative in Atlanta

The Boys & Men of Color Exec. Director Collaboration Circle supports nonprofit leaders advancing academic and economic equity. Apply by June 1, 2018.

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.

ESPN Film Chronicles Work of Santa Cruz Probation Officer

Probation officer Gina Castaneda united rival gangs through soccer in South Santa Cruz — now featured in a short ESPN documentary. Learn more.

Helping Universities Promote Economic Inclusion: A Step-by-Step Guide

Drexel University offers a guide to help universities and other institutions expand jobs, increase wealth and boost wages for low-income people of color.

JDAI Practices Ease Flow of Committed Youth to State Corrections and Sustain Lower Populations

Learn how Texas and Louisiana reduced their youth corrections populations through systemic realignment, downsizing their juvenile institutions.

Foundation Honors YAP for Outstanding Contributions to Detention Reform

The Casey Foundation named Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. as the recipient of its 2015 Gloria J. Jenkins Award for outstanding contributions to detention reform.

Town Halls in Georgia Show the Needs of Youth in Foster Care

Since 2016, Multi-Agency Alliance for Children in Georgia has held town halls with foster care youth and parents to help guide improvements. Learn more.