When Child Welfare Systems Embrace Trauma-Informed Care When child welfare systems incorporate trauma-informed care, kids experience fewer placements and fare better in foster care, according to new research. Read More
United Way's Suzanne McCormick on Serving Communities During the Pandemic Casey's Lisa Hamilton chats with Suzanne McCormick, U.S. president of United Way Worldwide about United Way’s support of communities during the pandemic. Read More
Supporting Families With Funding Streams to Prevent Child Welfare Involvement Child welfare systems nationwide use new funding strategies to strengthen families, community ties and child well-being. Read More
Food Banks Demonstrate the Power of Community Engagement for Results A year after adopting Results Count, two food banks on opposite sides of the country have used the approach to advance and improve their strategies. Read More
Resources to Help Young Workers Through the Economic Crisis The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an economic crisis and a grim employment landscape for young workers. Read More
The Importance of Youth Advocacy Watch a recent panel discussion — featuring LEAP fellows and leaders — on the importance of engaging youth in shaping policies that affect them. Read More
Medicaid Opportunities to Support Youth Leaving Incarceration An webinar explains how new federal Medicaid legislation can support young people returning from incarceration. Watch the session. Read More
Measuring Program Effectiveness With Youth Voice A Sept. 9 2021 webinar explored how programs for young people can utilize youth voice and perspective to increase effectiveness. Read More
Florida Requires Child Welfare System to Teach Youth in Foster Care Their Rights A Florida law requires child welfare professionals to teach young people in foster care about the laws that protect their rights. Read more. Read More
How the Informal Housing Market Deepens Racial Inequities in Baltimore A new report highlights how informal homebuying markets in Baltimore disadvantage buyers and worsen racial inequities for low-income families. Read More
