Blog Archive

A Second Chance for a High School Diploma and a Future

A high school dropout in Los Angeles finds a way to reconnect with school at Conservation Corps.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Share of Kids in America Fell Faster Than Expected in 2018

Children represent only 22% of the U.S. population — down from 23% in 2017 and 26% in 1990. Read more about the graying of America.

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.

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.