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
Casey Joins National Partnership To Tackle Disparities in Rural America Save the Children and partners launched a unique rural collective impact effort with support from the Casey Foundation. Learn more. Read More
Supreme Court Decision Affirms Justice System Must Treat Youth Differently The U.S. Supreme Court ruled teens sentenced to life must get a chance for release — impacting up to 2,000 people sentenced as minors. Learn more. Read More
YouthWorks Creates Leadership Opportunities for Young Workers In Baltimore, a workforce development program for young people is prioritizing placement in leadership roles. Get the details. 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
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
Kids in Immigrant Families Among Least Likely to Live in Single-Parent Homes Over 1 in 3 U.S. kids live in single-parent homes. Rates are lowest for Asian children (16%), white children (25%), and kids from immigrant families (25%). Read More
Youth Justice Community Collaborative Launches in Albuquerque The Albuquerque Justice for Youth Community Collaborative, backed by the Casey Foundation, helps shape futures for youth affected by the justice system. Read More
Mentors Build Meaningful Connections With Youth in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C.’s Credible Messenger Initiative pairs youth with mentors who’ve had similar experiences and are trained to offer support. Read more. Read More
