Helping Young People Navigate Life’s Challenges New research highlights how youth navigation programs help young people overcome barriers and build a brighter future. Read More
The Growing Role of Public Assistance in Childhood From 2005 to 2017, 46 states saw an uptick in the share of kids whose families received public assistance. Learn which states were outliers. Read More
Webinar and New Tools: Evidence-Based Communications Strategies Advance Juvenile Justice Reform Three new resources help supporters of juvenile justice reform serve kids and communities by utilizing evidence-based communication strategies. Learn more. Read More
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. Read More
Ohio JDAI Collaborative Expands Representation to Detention Hearings Ohio JDAI reforms ensure that detained youth in their counties are represented by counsel. Read More
Advocates Convince Arizona to Use Stimulus Dollars for Child Care Read Michael Hill’s story: Arizona single father credits stimulus-funded child care for helping him and his son overcome a financial setback. Read More
Iowa Sees Significant Reduction in Youth Detention The introduction of JDAI in Iowa has resulted in the most dramatic detention reductions the state has seen in 20 years. Read More
Atlanta Community Investment Fund Seeks 2015 Grant Applicants Through the 2015 Atlanta Community Investment Fund, the Foundation provides small grants to organizations and resident networks. Read More
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. Read More
David Steinhart Wins Gerbode award David Steinhart, Juvenile Justice Program director for Bolinas, the Commonweal research institute, won a 2011 Gerbode Professional Development Award. Read More
