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
The Annie E. Casey Foundation Names Stephen Plank Vice President of Research, Evaluation, Evidence and Data The Annie E. Casey Foundation has named Stephen Plank its new vice president of Research, Evaluation, Evidence and Data. Read More
Pennsylvania Moves to Find Families for Teens in Foster Care Pennsylvania law recently expands efforts to find supportive families and caregivers for teens in foster care and help young people to thrive. Read more. Read More
How Los Angeles County Expanded Youth Diversion A new guide from Los Angeles describes how community outrage and activism led to the expansion of youth diversion in the juvenile justice system. 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
New Guide: Family-Engaged Case Planning for Youth on Probation A new practice guide helps juvenile justice agencies institute family-engaged case planning. Learn about a model to improve the odds for young people. Read More
Kansas to Pilot Permanency Option for Older Youth in Foster Care Jim Casey Fellows propose a new legal path for young adults in foster care to form permanent families, now being piloted in Kansas. Learn more. Read More
Webinar: How to Develop a Theory of Change A webinar on Aug. 24, 2022 will focus on helping organizations develop a theory of change. Read More
Prosecution of Young People as Adults Defies Spirit of Supreme Court Ruling A guest post reflects on 50 years since Kent v. U.S., the landmark ruling that shaped the foundation of today’s juvenile justice system. Read now. Read More
How Colleges Can Promote Equity to Support Low-Income Students An advanced degree helps low-income working students gain financial stability. A new report explores how colleges can support their success. Read More
