Turning Brain “Strains” Into “Gains” for Adolescents in Foster Care A new video discusses adolescent brain development and how child welfare systems impact opportunities for the successful transition to adulthood. Read More
Top Causes of Staff Turnover at Child Welfare Agencies — and What to Do About it High staff turnover hurts child welfare morale and costs agencies $54K per exit — making it one of the system’s toughest, most costly challenges. Read More
Defining LGBTQ Terms and Concepts This post defines common LGBTQIA+ and gender identity terms. Learn how to promote the use of accurate, authentic and inclusive language to help youth thrive. Read More
Applying Results-Based Facilitation Skills in Virtual Meetings A new guide helps adapt Results-Based Facilitation techniques for virtual meetings, as COVID-19 shifts in-person meetings online. Download it now. Read More
Get Involved: A Collection of Juvenile Justice Resources Key resources and publications from the Casey Foundation for those interested in learning more about, and becoming involved in, juvenile justice reform. Read More
Thriving Families, Safer Children Embraces a Public Health Approach to System Reform A national initiative offering support to parents aims to help families avoid child welfare system involvement. Learn more about the approach. Read More
Step-by-Step Guide on Using Equity Principles in Social Science Research A Child Trends report outlines how researchers can do more to achieve equitable outcomes for children, families and communities. Learn more. Read More
For Youth in Foster Care, the Road to Driving is a Bumpy Ride A new report urges states to remove barriers that keep foster youth from getting driver’s licenses and the independence that comes with them. Read More
New Leadership Video: Get Results by Understanding Person-Role-System A new video introduces Person-Role-System and B/ART — tools to help leaders drive results for kids and families through results-based leadership. Read More
New Resources Help Organizations Advance Race Equity at Every Step The Casey Foundation created a race equity guide and new resources to help social-sector groups navigate a seven-step equity journey. Learn more. Read More
