Every State Agrees: 16-Year-Olds Are Better Served in the Youth Justice System Every state in the nation now acknowledges that 16-year-olds are more likely to successfully transition to adulthood if they are served by a justice system designed for youth rehabilitation rather than the adult criminal justice system. Read More
The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta Atlanta’s Black-owned businesses depend on support from the public and private sectors to overcome inequitable practices, the threat of displacement and the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Study: Early Work Experience and Supportive Adults A Boon to Low-Income Youth Young people who grow up in low-income households often face steep challenges on the road to adulthood. But three factors — a postsecondary degree, early labor market experience and work-based learning opportunities that include positive relationships with adults — can improve their future success, according to a new report funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Read More
Thriving Families, Safer Children Embraces a Public Health Approach to System Reform A national initiative offering support to parents aims to help families avoid child welfare system involvement. Learn more about the approach. Read More
Adapting to Connect Young People to Opportunity With the pandemic, youth face barriers to education and employment. Stakeholders must adapt to connect young people to opportunity. Read More
What Is Neighborhood Planning Unit V (NPU-V)? This post looks at the history, residents and opportunities in Neighborhood Planning Unit V — a group of six neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Young Parents With Foster Care Experience A new webinar from the Annie E. Casey Foundation examines five ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected young parents with experience in foster care. Read More
Supporting Kinship Caregivers Through the Family First Prevention Services Act The Family First Prevention Services Act introduced pathways to ensure that young people involved with the child welfare system are able to grow up in safe, stable and secure families — including kin placements — that support their long-term well-being. Find resources related to kin placements. Read More
Youth Lockup Facility Transformed Into a Community Hub In Texas, a youth lockup facility is now a community resource hub. Watch a video on the center's transformation. Read More
New Research Series Examines Roots of Racial Inequities in Child and Family Well-Being The Annie E. Casey Foundation and Conrad N. Hilton Foundation are supporting a new research series, called Elevating Equity, that aims to advance racial equity for American families of color. Read More
