What Is Youth Navigation? This post explains youth navigation services, why they're important and how they can help young people thrive. Read more. Read More
Nearly Four in 10 Kids Are Involved in Maltreatment Investigations by Age 18 By the time U.S. kids reach adulthood, 37% have had system involvement as potential victims of maltreatment, according to a new study. Read more. Read More
Podcast Explores Proposed SOUL Family Permanency Option Learn how former foster youth and their yearning for legal, loving and lifelong relationships led to a new permanency option called SOUL Family. Read More
The Changing World of Latino Philanthropy With Ana Marie Argilagos and Sam Zamarripa CaseyCast: Lisa Hamilton talks Latino philanthropy with Ana Marie Argilagos, CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Ga. State Senator, Sam Zamarripa. Read More
Growing Numbers of Latino and Native Youth in Juvenile Detention Buck Trend A survey of youth justice agencies found detention dropped early in the pandemic but then stabilized, with increases for Latino and Native American youth. Read More
10 Key Resources for Child Welfare Professionals A roundup of 10 online resources that child welfare professionals can use to strengthen their work with kids and families. Read More
Helping Young People in Foster Care Heal From Trauma and Build Resilience Growing up is hard — foster care makes it harder. A Jim Casey handout shows how brain science can help teens and build resilience. Learn more. Read More
Improving the Well-Being of Young Parents Casey Foundation reports highlight challenges for young parents, especially mothers of color, and offer policy recommendations to improve outcomes. Read More
Expanding Career Connections for Youth in Foster Care The Works Wonders model equips youth who have experienced foster care with career opportunities and connections. Read More
The Number of Youth in Secure Detention Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels A survey of youth justice agencies finds that the drop in youth detention that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic has evaporated. Read More
