Podcast Explores Support for Older Youth Leaving Foster Care A podcast episode explores what child welfare leaders can do to ensure young people thrive after they leave foster care. Listen now. Read More
May Is National Foster Care Month May is National Foster Care Month, a chance to honor kids and families in foster care and the many supporters who help them succeed. Learn more. Read More
Aiding Youth-Serving Organizations in Pursuing Racial Equity Youth organizations now have a new resource to address barriers for young people of color, thanks to Child Trends and the Casey Foundation. Learn more. Read More
Helping Young People After Natural Disasters Two tool kits — one for child welfare and one for juvenile justice — share evidence-based and trauma-focused guidance to help youth thrive after disasters. Read More
Pilot Supports Postpartum Health in Black Moms Experts reviewed a pilot aimed at reducing disproportionately high blood pressure among Black mothers. See what they learned. Read More
Study: Team Decision Making Associated With Better Child Welfare Outcomes A Child Trends report finds that Team Decision Making helps child welfare agencies navigate difficult placement decisions while keeping kids safe. Read More
South Carolina Moves to Strengthen Extended Foster Care There’s a new law in South Carolina — one that aims to help young people make a smoother, more successful leap from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Implementing Positive Youth Development Programs Learn how organizations can implement positive youth development programs to position young people to succeed in the job market. Read More
How Baltimore Is Helping Students Transition From High School Many high school graduates in Baltimore struggle with postsecondary plans. A new effort helps them pursue education or stable jobs. Read More
Just Over Half of Young Adults Voted in the 2020 Presidential Election. Will Gen Z Exceed That in 2024? This post reflects on the young adult voter turnout in 2020 and looks ahead to the 2024 presidential election. Read the data today. Read More
