Civic Site Staff Talk Inclusive Community Planning in National Series Atlanta Civic Site staff shared their vision to ensure those most affected by community issues help shape solutions, via an Orton Foundation call series. Read More
KIDS COUNT Data Center Moves Race-Related Statistics Center Stage Users of the KIDS COUNT Data Center can now search by characteristic when sifting through data and hunting for trends on child and family well-being. Read More
Pierce County Illustrates Rewards of Digging Deeper Into Data to Reduce Bias Pierce County JDAI presented to the WA Supreme Court on addressing bias in juvenile justice; leaders and judges joined the statewide meeting. Learn more. Read More
Corey Steel Named Deputy Probation Administrator in Nebraska Corey Steel was selected as the new deputy probation administrator for juvenile services for the Office of Probation Administration in Nebraska. Read more. Read More
Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Juvenile Probation Research Projects The Annie E. Casey Foundation is requesting proposals for two research projects that will inform efforts to transform juvenile probation. Learn more about these proposals. Read More
New Report Documents Educational Stability Movement for Foster Youth A new Foundation report describes policy wins made in the efforts to promote improvements in school stability for youth in foster care. Read More
One in Eight Babies Born Preterm in 2010 One in eight babies in 2010 were born prematurely in the United States. Babies born before term are at greater risk of encountering developmental problems. Read More
The Center for Working Families Launches Green Works Program The Green Works program in Atlanta helps job seekers gain marketable skills in environmental remediation and green industrial jobs. Learn more. Read More
Community Investment Fund Spotlight: Introducing Kids to Urban Gardening A $5,000 grant is helping kids in Atlanta’s Neighborhood Planning Unit V learn about gardening, healthy living and more. Learn more. Read More
Latest Results Report Show Significant Site Progress JDAI sites report progress yearly, showing reduced detention use, improved public safety and fewer youth sent to state facilities. Learn more. Read More
