Blog Archive

Marion County, Ramsey County Newsletters Showcase Reform Efforts

Marion County, Indiana, and Ramsey County, Minnesota, highlighted their success with detention reform in recent newsletters.

New Resources: Developing an Infrastructure for Two-Generation Work

A Casey webinar discussed a new brief that examines how seven sites across the country are evolving to address parent and child needs at the same time.

Dallas County Holds "Day of Pardon" for Misdemeanor Warrants

Dallas held its second "Day of Pardon," where some juveniles were able to get misdemeanor warrants cleared.

Webinar Recording: Strengthening Child Welfare Agency Permanency Practices

A new webinar explores key takeaways from 10 Practices: A Child Welfare Leader’s Desk Guide to help agencies become stronger and more effective.

Federal Demonstration Seeks to Curb Homelessness Among Youth Transitioning from Foster Care

A new HUD program offers housing support to youth leaving foster care, aiming to reduce the high risk of homelessness among this vulnerable group.

Revisions to JDAI Facility Assessment Standards on the Way

The U.S. Dept. of Justice issued the Prison Rape Elimination Act standards, outlining how juvenile and adult facilities must address sexual misconduct.

First Convening of Deep End Local Pilot Sites Held

Six cities were chosen by Casey to pilot ways to reduce youth in correctional and out-of-home placements, aiming to reform the juvenile justice system.

Foundation Launches Partnership To Move Results for Maryland "Opportunity Youth"

Casey and Maryland’s Governor’s Office for Children launched a program to boost school and job outcomes for youth ages 16–24 not in school or working.