Blog Archive

Montana Holds Second JDAI Conference

Montana's second JDAI conference took place October 17-21 2011.

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.

Download KIDS COUNT Report on Better Way to Measure Poverty

Download Measuring Access to Opportunity in the United States, the latest KIDS COUNT data snapshot.

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.

Marion County, Ramsey County Newsletters Showcase Reform Efforts

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

United States Sees Small Gains With Low Birthweight Babies

In 2015, 8.1% of U.S. babies — over 320,000 — were born at low birthweight, a rate similar to Kenya, Iran, Uruguay and Tanzania. Learn about small gains.

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.

Help Kids Thrive by Focusing Child Welfare Casework on Family Permanence

Casey’s desk guide outlines how child welfare casework can help kids find stable homes and build lasting family connections. Learn more.

New Funds Limit Use of Detention Facilities for Massachusetts Youth and Expand JDAI

A new grant will help JDAI expand across Massachusetts, reducing detention time for low-risk youth and addressing racial and ethnic disparities. Read more.