Healing Circles Help New Jersey Youth in Custody New Jersey’s Juvenile Justice Commission has embarked on a new strategy — healing circles — to break the cycle of recidivism and violence for young people in its facilities. Read More
Census 2020 Undercount The 2020 U.S. Census likely undercounted children, as well as people of color — due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a fraught political climate. Read More
The Importance of Youth Advocacy A recent panel discussion stressed the importance of engaging youth in shaping the policies that affect them. Watch the session — which featured Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP) fellows and leaders. Read More
Supporting Youth Leadership and Evidence2Success in Memphis The Evidence2Success partnership in Memphis is engaging local youth to shape policies and programs meant to improve their community. Read More
Leaders Call a National State of Emergency in Children's Mental Health The mental health crisis among kids and youth is real and worsening. Review the data driving leaders to sound the alarm on this issue. Read More
David Brooks on Being Seen, Social Trust and Building Relationships Lisa Hamilton chats with David Brooks — a journalist and social sciences scholar who is leading an inspiring charge to build stronger communities and social trust. Read More
Financial Literacy for Youth Financial literacy is key to helping young people build assets, manage debt and achieve their goals. Learn the skills, knowledge and tools needed to manage money effectively. Read More
Equity-Focused Leadership Program in Atlanta Continues to Strengthen Neighborhoods An equity-focused leadership program in Atlanta has created a network of residents who continue to strengthen local neighborhoods. Read More
Documentary Inspires Empathy for Families in Recovery In a new documentary, a parent advocate shares her story of healing from substance abuse and family separation. Read More
Adoptions From Foster Care in 2019 In 2019, over 120,000 kids were in foster care and awaiting adoption. Get the data details on these children. Read More
