Young Adult Turnout Nearly Doubled in the 2018 Midterm Elections. Can It Be Maintained in 2022? This post reflects on the young adult voter turnout in 2018 and looks ahead to the midterm elections of 2022. Review the data details. Read More
Supporting Families With Funding Streams to Prevent Child Welfare Involvement Child welfare systems across the country are leveraging new tools to support families through funding strategies that promote community connections and child well-being. Read More
Apply Now: Learn to Advance Racial Equity in Public Data Integration Applications are open for a training and technical assistance program — based at the University of Pennsylvania — to help education, child welfare and other state and local agencies advance racial equity in data integration efforts. Read More
A Discussion on Funding Strategies to Keep Families Supported, Connected and Safe An upcoming webinar shares how child welfare leaders and their partners can develop and fund approaches that keep families supported, connected and safe. Read More
Young Adults Assess Their Social Networks and Connections to Resources A recent study draws on the insights of young people to better understand the role of social connectedness in influencing healthy outcomes and positive youth development. Read More
Research on Summer Programs Sheds Light on Employment and Well-Being for Youth Two recent studies outline how summer youth employment programs can be expanded to better develop job skills and advance equity and opportunity for young people. Read More
Casey President Lisa Hamilton Promotes Equity in Grant Making in New Interview In a recent interview with PEAK Grantmaking, Casey President and CEO Lisa Hamilton shares why it's important for organizations to put equity and inclusion at the center of their work. Read More
New Guide: Family-Engaged Case Planning for Youth on Probation A new practice guide aims to help juvenile justice agencies institute family-engaged case planning. Learn about a model to improve the odds of young people. Read More
Nonprofit Evolves Into an Affordable Housing Landlord for Former Foster Youth This post spotlights a milestone moment for the Rhode Island-based nonprofit Foster Forward: Buying a house, renovating it and renting it to three young moms who had experienced foster care. Read More
Eight Youth-Centered Principles for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice A new report outlines an eight-part framework for child welfare and juvenile justice. Read how to incorporate principles of positive youth development, racial equity and belonging. Read More
